Jacobs ignition

Dave_mustang_50 · 03-06-2004, 08:13 PM

Anyone have it? If so, what do you think of it. I`ll also take opinions on other ignitions . I`m planning on getting a new distributor too. Any help/info is appreciated

stang_racer20 · 03-06-2004, 09:28 PM

84GT350-1 · 03-07-2004, 07:27 PM

I have never seen a jacobs ignition at a race track. So what does that tell you. I run all mallory just because it came with my car and works well. I would recomend MSD or mallory but don't mix brands of ignition components.

Dark_5.0 · 03-08-2004, 09:04 AM

I ran Jacobs for years. It is a higher quality ignition than MSD (Construction wise).

There is a jacobs electronics store here in midland they make the (best) spark plug wires. All of there stuff is top notch.

JMO,

DirtKing · 03-11-2004, 12:59 PM

I've ran the jacobs box with their ultra coil for years and had nothing but great performance....that being said, i've got my eye on a msd 7al2 and hvc2 coil. I kind of feel that jacobs hasn't been advancing with technology as fast as others...imo

RoadWarrior · 03-11-2004, 08:39 PM

Id definately put my vote in for a MSD ignition, i had the 6al and just recently upgraded to the Digital 6 and i love it. Great looking, loads of features, and good name.

bigred90gt · 03-12-2004, 03:18 PM

I have an msd 6al and after about a year and a half of use, it only works intermittently. I actually have to unplug it from time to time just to get my car to crank. It is mounted inside the car, out of the elements, so that is not a good excuse. Maybe I got a bad apple, but I dont recommend it. i do use their blaster coil, and havent had a problem with it, yet. The first time it decided to quit, I ended up sitting in my girlfriends game, missing the kickoff of the first Texans game I had been to in the new stadium, because I couldnt figure out why my engine was turning but not cranking. After about 20 or 30 minutes of messin with it, I decided to unplug the box, and it fired right up. needless to say, I dont reccommend msd, but I have no experience with Jacobs. My next ignition will be crane or jacobs though.

03-06-2004, 08:13 PM	#1
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Jacobs ignition Anyone have it? If so, what do you think of it. I`ll also take opinions on other ignitions . I`m planning on getting a new distributor too. Any help/info is appreciated __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

03-06-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
stang_racer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 348	MSD! __________________ 92 Mustang GT, 347 Stroker(Forged Steel Crank/Rods-Balanced, Forged Aluminum Dished Pistons), Trick Flow Track Heat Intake, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads w/ Stage 3 port/polish, 80mm C&L MAF, FMS 30# Inj., BBK AFPR, Trick Flow Stage 2 Cam, Trick Flow 1.6R Rockers, BBK E.L. Headers, Flowmaster Cat-Back, MAC CAI, FMS Pulleys, Griffin Alum. Radiator, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor; AOD, Dynamic 3300 Lockup Converter, B & M Super Cooler, B&M Ratchet Shifter; 3:73 gears.

03-07-2004, 07:27 PM	#3
84GT350-1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Willard Ohio Posts: 60	I have never seen a jacobs ignition at a race track. So what does that tell you. I run all mallory just because it came with my car and works well. I would recomend MSD or mallory but don't mix brands of ignition components. __________________ 1967 mustang fastback drag car. tube chassis. 468 BBF.. 1989 LX notch 1982 GT 2003 F350 6.0

03-08-2004, 09:04 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I ran Jacobs for years. It is a higher quality ignition than MSD (Construction wise). There is a jacobs electronics store here in midland they make the (best) spark plug wires. All of there stuff is top notch. JMO, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-11-2004, 12:59 PM	#5
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	I've ran the jacobs box with their ultra coil for years and had nothing but great performance....that being said, i've got my eye on a msd 7al2 and hvc2 coil. I kind of feel that jacobs hasn't been advancing with technology as fast as others...imo __________________ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI 358windsor 11.2 to 1 compression, 5 lug baer claws all around..g force t5 and 3.55 gears. rwhp soon to come. Oh yeah...92 octane NO detonation.

03-11-2004, 08:39 PM	#6
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Id definately put my vote in for a MSD ignition, i had the 6al and just recently upgraded to the Digital 6 and i love it. Great looking, loads of features, and good name. __________________ Fast Company

03-12-2004, 03:18 PM	#7
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I have an msd 6al and after about a year and a half of use, it only works intermittently. I actually have to unplug it from time to time just to get my car to crank. It is mounted inside the car, out of the elements, so that is not a good excuse. Maybe I got a bad apple, but I dont recommend it. i do use their blaster coil, and havent had a problem with it, yet. The first time it decided to quit, I ended up sitting in my girlfriends game, missing the kickoff of the first Texans game I had been to in the new stadium, because I couldnt figure out why my engine was turning but not cranking. After about 20 or 30 minutes of messin with it, I decided to unplug the box, and it fired right up. needless to say, I dont reccommend msd, but I have no experience with Jacobs. My next ignition will be crane or jacobs though. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

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