Anyone install a Jacobs ignition on a 94-96 302 V8? I'm interested in the gas mileage improvements they claim more than any performance improvements.

 

Yes I have one on my 94 302. It evened out the idel and I had to advance the timming to 3 degres. the mpg did increase by 2-3mpg and i can feel a hp and tourqu increase. I would call them and get more information if you are realy interested.

 

I had one on my '92 F-150 with the 302 and it worked great also. I noticed about 1 MPG improvement and a little more power also. I did not bump the timing up though. I have one on my 5.0 Mustang now and it gave better improvements there.

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1999 F-150 XLT SC Stepside, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Towing Package, Captain's Chairs, Bright Red
Added: Westin Nerfs, 12 disc add-on CD changer

 

Thanks for the info. I plan to give them a call. From what I've read, they have different packages. I'm wondering if just the coil would make any difference.

 

I have a MSd ignition in my 93 302, and like stephen said, there is an immidiate difference, I put mine on during christmas break, and since then noticed a 2-3 mpg better, and you can feel a seat-of-the-pants difference. good luck with your choice

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1993 F-150 302/e4od/355 Limited slip. dual exhuast w/o mufflers, 2 1/4" pipes, Echo Tips, Summit Racing headers, accel plugs/wires(8.6mm)/rotor/cap, hypertech powermodule, 4 degree advance,Blaster Coil,MSd 6A Ignition, TPS Mod,hopefully roller rockers in the future,possible 4:10 gear swap 5% dark tint, Ford Bed mat, Bundy Chrome Drop bumper, Wrap-around bug deflector, 2-tone tan/brown. Alpine cd player and Pioneer speakers, with tweeters No room for anything else.

1989 F-150 XLT 4x4 Future 300hp engine build!

2000 Superduty CrewCab v-10, auto,2wd.

 

PastmasteR: I was thinking about upgrading to the MSD ignition as well. Do you like yours? Where did you buy it? And does it work ok with performance chips?

Thanks

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1993 Ford F-150
Kustom Kreations Package
2WD, 5.0 (302), AOD, 3.55

K&N Drop In, Superchip, Dual 2.25" Exhaust,TransGO Shift Kit & Pirelli Scorpion Zeros!

Eclipse CD Player, Eclipse 8-CD Changer, Eclipse Amp, Clarion front speakers, 8" Boston Acoustics Subwoofer

Future Mods: STEEDA Suspension Kit & Some More Engine Mods!

 

BMW325:

I wasn't going to get one in the first place, but a friend had one, off his 95 Bronco, and it was on a earlier truck too, (unknown what it was). Got it for 50 bucks, and it has been the best money spent so far. I gained at least 2-3mpg's and I would guess at least 15-20hp too. I have 8.6mm wires with Motorcraft plugs. Planning for 9mm and side-gapped plugs during the summer. He had a blaster coil too, but it was dud. Bought another one. I am very happy with it. If your still running factory wires, I would recommend new wires, plugs distributor cap, etc etc when you do your convert.

As far as problems with a chip, I don't notice any at all. I have a Hypertech chip in my truck, and it was a early version, not sure about hp/torque differences. Do you remember what the hp/torque ratings where on your chip? I may order anew one, and sell the old chip.

I need all the mpg's I can get now. Last fillup cost $40. I am beginning to hate that!

 

Pastmaster, Only $40.00 to fill up. Hell regular gas is $1.49/gal in Rhode Island. Cost me $51.50 to fill both tanks tonight. OUCH!

Let's hope OPEC starts fighting with each other again.



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ON ORDER: 2000 F250 SD SC XLT V-10 SB With all the goodies! (Due Mid-April)

CURRENT: 1993 F150 SC XLT 5.0L V-8 with 160,000 miles and lots of great memories!

 

pastmaster: All my plugs and wires and stuff are new but they are OEM parts factory stuff. I am thinking about replacing the plug wires with some 8.8MM Accels. Do you think It would help any if the rest of the components are stock?

 

Nailer:Its getting out of hand!

BMW: Thats what I currently have 8.8mm Accel wires...If I were you...go with a 9mm set. IF your cap/rotor are in great shape, then you don't need to replace them. I am going to do it, because (1) they're cheap (2)going to do it, so I'll know its done.

 

KED, Stephen_T, Pastmaster,

Did you install the whole Jacobs package? I know they sell three different packages, starting with just a coil. I was wondering if any of you had installed just the coil. Thanks.

 

tim_1911, I installed the whole package, coil, mileage master computer and Jacobs wires. I opened up the plug gap to .060 and bumped my initial timing up on the Mustang. I still have the one off the '92 F-150 in my garage collecting dust.

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1999 F-150 XLT SC Stepside, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Towing Package, Captain's Chairs, Bright Red
Added: Westin Nerfs, 12 disc add-on CD changer

 

I have a MSD ignition, and I installed an aftermarket coil, and the unit itself

 

Stephen_T,
Are you looking to unload that unit? I've got a 94 with the 302 and auto. It's got a mass air sensor, so it might not be compatible. Thanks for the info.

 

tim_1911, sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I will get the kit out this weekend and make sure everything is there. I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work with mass-air. If everything is there I'll be glad to unload it. I'll let you know more this weekend.

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1999 F-150 XLT SC Stepside, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Towing Package, Captain's Chairs, Bright Red
Added: Westin Nerfs, 12 disc add-on CD changer