4500rpm driveway MSD 2 step test!

My Mopar drag car that’s has MSD ignition already needed a msd 2step installed, after installing it time to test! This 1968 Dodge Dart small block mopar 360 was screaming at 4500 bouncing on that msd 2 step! My neighbours love me.

[@edmai6451]

Awesome watching You, Uncle Tony, and Nick's Garage🖒

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I do! Great channels. Now go on their pages and ask if they watching me! Hahah thanks for watching!

[@oliverz4544]

We watch hihi

[@tmackinator]

Being a GM Guy, this Mopar is one of my favorite cars. You do a great job of showcasing the machine and have a great approach to dialing this thing in!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Be careful I have converted a few gm guys! Haha glad you like the vids. Thanks for watching

[@deucewheeler]

Ur neighbors must love you haha 👍👍✌️✌️🤘🤘🤘🏁🏁🏁

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I think so! Ha.

[@patgraeme775]

I would welcome you as a neighbor in wa any time!!!

[@yarrdayarrdayarrda]

I did the 2 step deal before going to a trans brake, consider this. I welded up a little platform with side arms that slid tightly on the brake pedal arm directly above the pad. Then I installed a surface mount push button (horn button, etc.) and used it's mounting holes to go to a back strap that secured the assembly on the pedal arm. Everything works like normal when you drive, but when you want the 2 step just slide your foot up a bit higher allowing the toe of your shoe to depress the button as you apply the brakes. This makes making a pass a zero thought process rather than trying to co-ordinate a finger button release along with the brake release. I ran for years that way, never an issue. (and no annoying cord wrap when you're steering sharply) Cheers!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yea that’s a good idea. I also just talked with a buddy how wired it into the brake pedal switch itself and installed a switch at the back of the sifter. So it would only in gage with brake on in first gear. I will be going to trans brake soon tho so might as well get used to a button. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisdimitriou6889]

Love it. Can’t wait to see it hitting the track again. Great work buddy. Awesome car mate.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks again for watching

[@HOOKSTA61]

Great job on engine bay, sounds friggin awesome and on the step, Beautiful car man well done 💪😎👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks my dude! Check out some more vids! Got lots of drag race ones too! Thanks for watching

[@MoparMissileDivision]

3:51 Love the sound of your cam and exhaust! It sounds a lot like the exhaust on my '72 Road Runner with a 440 that has been "poked and stroked" to a 528 and has a Lunati "Voodoo" cam. I hand made and welded the exhaust out of tubing that a buddy gave me for free, it is a little heavy but eventually I will get lighter exhaust tubing and use mine as a template. It has Flowmaster mufflers on it but also has cutouts exiting in front of the rear wheels/tires. I have driven past many policemen that never even looked twice unless they were usually giving me a thumbs up, so since I am building this car to be a street/strip (actually more of a dedicated drag racer that is just barely street legal) and deleting the mufflers and cutouts would probably save me a good 100lbs! That translates to almost 0.10sec quicker times in the 1320'! I definitely need a two step, I just installed a line lock and the next project is going to be getting the two step installed when I get a line lock. 3:57 looks like one of your neighbors was checking out what you are doing from the second story window directly above the rear window of your Dart!😇😁😂😂

[@bigbear5510]

Sounds sweeeet! Glad ya got that figured out. Can't wait to see what she does on the track! I miss my ol' neighbor, he had a Falcon with a pro street set up. He use to do burnouts & hole shots in his driveway. Nobody around here ever complained that I know of. A cop told me one time, if I wanted to do burnouts, do it in front of my house, so I've been somewhat following his advice ever since then. I still do them elsewhere, just know how to look around & make sure they're not watching.😁

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya I bee lookin out! Thanks again for watching

[@mikesr3407]

Out in the country I had neighbors did same ! I had to run out and watch them go by ! One guy on an elsinor stood on seat rode wheelies sometimes out of view 1/4 mile or more another guy on 3 wheeler so awesome !

[@mikekosar6135]

Nice...

[@canklehater]

Bad ass bro!Can't wait for some new licks next summer.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I know right! Can’t wait. Thanks for watching

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

340 is a bad ass engine. My brother always ran 340 people always thought it was a big block. Was .030 over 70 340 stock steel crank rods had 13.5 to 1 slugs fully ported 2.08 int w2 iron heads old general kinetics 650in lift solid cam 950 holley would spin 7,000 rpm all day long.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 hell ya brother. Sounds awesome! Thanks for watching

[@haydenspence6952]

Nice work bro good to see if your times improve this season with the cage making the car a little heavier.cant wait

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I know it’s a toss up. I did add weight, but with battery in the back a a stiffer chassis made a better 60 foot. Thanks for watching

[@jasonbanuelos7569]

Love the color and the car, one of my favorite cars ever.

[@abdulkarim-vm9cf]

You got a new subscriber with that sound and smile, awesome car man

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother. Thanks for coming along! Lots more on the channel!

[@evalpacer1396]

The best name you ever gave yourself is @joeyrocks, because you DO ROCK Joey! And unlike most of your neighbours, I wished I lived right next door, so I could listen to that SWEET sound of that lumpy 360 with it's angry idle. I'd be bangin' on your door every day, sayin' "Come on Joey, spark err up, I wanna hear it man."

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on man! Hahha my neighbours are actually very cool about it. 3 other cars guys in area. Thanks for watching bro!

[@steveschlosser6658]

Glad to see you turned the idle up to about a grand... sounds so much better. Very tough sounding!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@watchthisspacecarchannel6523]

Hey man that's friggin awesome love that sound !!!!

[@mikesr3407]

Sooooooooooo SICK , dude you're grin says it all , like a kid busting onto the set at Willy Wonka damn !

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hahha it really brings a smile to my face. Honestly the video dosnt capture it well enough. It’s bonkers. Thanks for watching

[@4ondflor]

It’s like watching someone slowly build a weapon of mass destruction

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Lol keep going!

[@Zachsmoparandmashedpotatos]

Your making me want to put 2 step in my truck haha

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Do it! I’m a bad influence

[@alexandervantoren6156]

Just one beautiful car👍🏻👍🏻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@danielarmstrong4883]

If we were neighbors we'd be best friends! Lol

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Come on by! Lots more on the channel bud!

[@logansubaru]

I strive for my duster to sound like this

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

One day! Thanks for watching

[@konaboss83]

Cool ride man! Though I’m a bit partial to Darts due to still having my first car which is a 69 Swinger born a bench seat column shifted 318 ripper lol due to other interests and projects she’s been neglected serving as a shelf in my garage and got to thinking recently that it deserves better so I’m gonna turn my attention and bank account to it....seeing your ride helps me with the vision of what I can have I only wish mine was a 68 I’ve always liked those a smidge better I think it’s the circle marker lights I might do a gts clone with it bought the hood years ago along with a 8 3/4 with the 489 case and a 70 340 motor with j heads that needs rebuilt but that was back in the early 00’s before I knew of stroker kits and later twist flow heads...(the heads being a must) anyways thanks for posting ur vids up

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on my man. Sounds like a great project! Thanks for checking out the channel.

[@kd-je4nm]

I literally would not mind being one of your neighbors, that's music to my ears. That small block sounds good too. What's the exhaust setup?

[@landmine940]

Bet you’re neighbors love you 🫨🫨🫨🤣🤣🤣

[@bdogjr7779]

Bravo Joe👍《☆》Neighbors stf up🤓At least you ran er thru mufflers & sounding sweet♡:*:♡2021♡Greetings from⛾Florida🤳my friend😎🎱☮🔊✌👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Your right I left mufflers on. At the track should be good. Thanks for watching bro!

[@lilrob435]

I need one of these for my 440.

[@cameronbrowne9600]

noticed the bc plates right away, right on!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother! Thanks for watching lots more on the channel!

[@cameronbrowne9600]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop subbed!!

[@maxhammontree3169]

Sounds good for the engine.

[@darrelldohrwardt7754]

Congrats on 6k subs!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks man! Dude honestly Im just stoked that people are interested in what I’m doing. Glad people are enjoying it and coming alone for the ride! Thanks for the support 👍🏻

[@zcode500]

Awesome stuff ‼️‼️

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks! And thanks for watching lots more on the channel!

[@dysonest]

man your neighbors must love you hahahah

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Haha they are all cool. Couple other car guys around. Thanks for watching.

[@DaveCastine]

I have to get that setup for my Duster - wow!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I recommend! Will be sick at stop lights. Hahha thanks for watching

[@paulcabezola3559]

Nice !! Time for a trans brake and some wheelie bars !! By the way I kinda dig the Hemi Dart vibe with that hood. Cheers !

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Haha you got it. Ya would just do a full fibreglass hemi hood. Unless I put a blower on it!

[@elmandalorian6671]

Great to iron out the kinks before hitting the track. My two step tends to get hot, I need to figure out why. Its the one that uses the MSD pills instead of the dial.

[@mikesr3407]

Your neighbors just showed up in the comments section , they be like THUMBS DOWN ! 😊

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ha they would.

[@blundoon]

Good to see that you got it sorted Joe(?) There is definitely voltage drop across the ignition switches in the older models that we run, and I run very few systems that way, and I use relays. I'm about to install a push-button starter to bypass the key start. I wired my MSD 'power-on' (the small red wire) via a floor mounted kill switch wired directly to my battery kill switch which is in the driver's area - unlike your set-up although my battery IS in the boot. Very useful for getting oil pressure before starting up if you haven't run the motor for a while. I actually have a battery kill switch on the earth as well, and I don't consider that overkill! Unfortunately my unit is the standard 6AL so I can't run the MSD 2-step unless I upgrade to the digital version. I was wondering what your converter stall speed is?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on! Sounds like you know your wiring. I’m still a novice in the wiring department but getting better. Converter stall is 4500. Thanks for watching

[@Banjoguy55]

So sick

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro! Lots more on the channel!

[@fbbc6495]

Nice dude

[@esnevip]

Damn that sounds good, new to the channel and not from the US, is that a Dodge Dart? Adore the colour by the way.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yes bro dart life for sure. Welcome to the channel. I’m not from the us ether 🇨🇦

[@Mccleje11]

Think you will ever go Big block? Love the car and what you have done!!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Never say never. Probs do a small block stroker next year tho.

[@steveblankenship2413]

sounds nice

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻thanks for watching

[@francfurian8215]

Beautiful👌🏻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@ghtrcp7554]

Can it be done with on/off button? Without pressing While using 2 step.. I would like to see you launching form inside the car view.. great video..

[@mikekosar6135]

SLAM.. THE LIKE BUTTON !!!! RIDICULOUSLY..BADASS 👊

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Fun right! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnybrigham8154]

Very nice good luck this year what trans are you running non trans brake? What trottle cable and bracket setup are you running and your mopar banner can you send me the link thank you again.. Ps maybe a bit more rear gear may get you into the 9 witch would be nice????

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

727 trans no brake in it yet. Throttle cable is locar but kick down/pressure reg is BPE. Mopar banner from Amazon. No part number. Pretty sure China. More gear and trans brake coming soon! Thanks for watching

[@glenmillich4350]

If I was your neighbor I would be so mad………if you did not do this every single day lmao

[@markbeech3455]

Trans brake some day or just stick to foot brake?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Team brake some day. After axel upgrade.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

*trans brake. Hahha

[@markbeech3455]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I knew what you meant.

[@blackbird5406]

Wicked!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hahha ya should be a blast at the line!

[@plymanjohansson2388]

Nice 🏁👍😍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@drd1924]

Lovin the sound of that roller cam! Specs please? Thinking of going from solid tappet to solid roller. Maker Duration Overlap Lift etc.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Check out the dyno video all info there. Thanks for watching

[@TheBukesde]

You definitely should get an electric fan ;)

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Have one. Just gotta Finnish the wording and build a switch panel. Thanks for watching.

[@mikekosar6135]

Love my 4th gen 345 ... Highflow heads.. long & short rails.. Electric fan and power steering... Nice lift on the cam.. V V T .... Beast... Something PURE POWER... About his build though 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@paulharring1999]

Love your setup! I have an Australian hardtop with 360 which I'm looking to fit a solid roller to. How often do you need to adjust the rockers?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

2 times a year only cause I race. Street guys every 3000 k. Thanks for watching. Check out my dyno vid!

[@mikekosar6135]

Definitely 🕶

[@smilsmff]

im kind of perplexed at the Usage, is this to get a Better launch for quicker reaction time to the green light, or help car from breaking tires loose. i am wandering because i hear that these cars with smaller tires or street type are using this type of system

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It’s launch the car at a set rpm. For consistency and to fine tune and get the best launch out of her. Thanks for watching

[@jon_5404]

Dam nice... What lobe separation you running on that sounds like a 108 or 110

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It’s a 110. Check out the dyno vids for build details and hp numbers!

[@jon_5404]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop awesome thanks bro

[@jon_5404]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop dam nice build... if ya get a chance check out my 88 Camaro

[@Bruh-px4tr]

So when the 2 step is set at 2500, when you’re cruising or launching, does it still rev limit at 2500?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It will rev to the limiter, the 2 step is a second limiter you can set to whatever want and is only activated by the button

[@J5racing55]

Is this car automatic? I’d like to see how it works in gear if it is auto

[@acardiac5983]

Did you retain the stock engine bay wiring harness?

[@jameseastwood4984]

Certainly the smallest radiator top hose I've ever seen.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It’s a -20 AN

[@sinistersmallblock]

How would a 2step at 3500 work in conjunction with a 3500 stall converter? Or even a stall converter at 4500?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

So you could set the 2 step below the foot brake stall speed for accurate rpm launches. Works best with a trans brake.

[@camdencanterbery]

How’d you run your two step

[@BigDaddy-fx4nx]

How does this work on the track to help you race? I understand what it does but how does it work racing? Would it help if you sealed the carb to the scoop? If you do that does it lean out the mixture as your velocity increases?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

By holding the button I don’t have to manually hold rpm at what I want to launch at. I can set the rpm I want (4500) and put my foot to the floor. Then when I want to leave the line release button and foot off brake.

[@BigDaddy-fx4nx]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop much more consistent off the line

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

You got it. Then it can be paired with trans brake.

[@BigDaddy-fx4nx]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop trans brake yes and you still use the line lock also right? can't wait for some racing bro!!!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya line lock button on the shifter. Just for burnout. I know! Car will be back on the road in just a couple months.

[@rc4lifebnsf]

Part number for the 2 step?

[@southerncruiser1281]

Is that built in the box or an add on?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I show in video

[@smilsmff]

yet no one else has done any videos

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

?

[@karlbaker1943]

Two step would be more effective with a trans brake!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yes. I learned that when I tryed to use. Trans brake already ordered

[@wyattwoodard9801]

I have a la360 and a 727 transmission. I am struggling with the kickdown linkage, my car shifts into third at around 10mph what can I do to fix this?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

If you have stock linkage I’m not to sure I use a BPE unit and I can adjust the shift points on the bracket right beside the carb. They are the best for 727. Check out my engine pull vid I show it there and talk about it.

[@wyattwoodard9801]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I have a lokar I think it is similar to the BPE.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

You should be able to slide it forward and backwards where the cable gets clamped and adjust the tension then. Make a mark with a pen and adjust then test dive. Good luck!

[@wyattwoodard9801]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I think I found the problem, when my dad and grandfather installed the kickdown they put it on backwards.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ahhh nice glad you found the problem, time for burnouts!

[@landmine940]

What is that paint code???

[@awash-mg8ce]

What trick flow heads are you running?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

CNC 190. Check out the vid on them for more info. Or dyno vid for engine build. Thanks for watching

[@davidingling9791]

Nice it should pull the front wheels right?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It was getting one of the ground last year. I’ll have two up this year. Check out the last race day. Thanks for watching

[@davidingling9791]

I like the fact you drive it on the street.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It will always be a street car no matter how crazy it gets! Stay tuned to watch it grow!

[@tissa453]

What all do you need to run a 2 step on a sbc

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

The same as this.

[@hillbillymechanics1728]

Is that a real gtx

[@the_car_guy5915]

I'd like to hear it at 5,500

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Haha ya no doubt. I just went to 4500 because that’s where I launch the car. Thanks for watching!

[@st8jkt69]

Is there any benefit on a N/A trans brake deal?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yes. 100%. Does the same thing. Gets motor to operating rpm with no load.

[@st8jkt69]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop so converter will stall higher on the T brake?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@st8jkt69 it will yes but converter should still have the stall your going for. Still want to let it flash. In newer vids you see me trying this at the track. New combo converter with a trans and no 2 step would go to 5050 so I use 2 step to launch at 4000 and let the converter do the rest.

[@st8jkt69]

@Simpsons Speed Shop ahh ok.. so can use it to soften it off the line too. I have a 6al-2 and haven't connected the 2 step to the brake... thought it was more for boosted applications

[@hillsidesavage1413]

What 2 steps I need for the SBC

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Same one if you have same msd box

[@onedge70moparsuperbee23]

👍😎👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@Good-Nuff-Garage]

What mufflers you runnin?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Flow master 40s. Watch the “mini tub” video to get a good look at the set up. Thanks for watching

[@monkeymorton2339]

Chevron 94? Or higher?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Chevron 94! You got it.

[@monkeymorton2339]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop i really hope western opens up. Otherwise come up to osoyoos

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Probs will have too! Mission is a goal for next year regardless l. Thanks for watching

[@joerozzano6491]

👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@shawnaarav9756]

13:43 I love that. Do you love me? 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ummm thanks..... sorry I only love cars

[@rosatamara3223]

Lovely 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching

[@Simmonsracing187]

How much stall is your converter?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

4500. Thanks for watching. I have a vid of install and road test on it

[@Simmonsracing187]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I'll go check it out 👍🏽

[@Simmonsracing187]

I didn't realize you could do that without a transbrake 🤔🤔