Ignition Systems Jacobs or Holley

kevknotch88 · 02-21-2002, 11:18 PM

I am considering the purchase of a Jacobs or Holley ingition system for my 88 coupe. It is now mass air with gt-40 and 65tb. I would appreciate hearing about anyones experiences with either system or a comprable piece.
Thanks

Capri306 · 02-21-2002, 11:46 PM

I wouldn't go with anything but an MSD myself, but if I had to choose one of the two you're deciding on, I'd go with Jacobs. Holley stuff just seems to be of such chinsey quality these days, I tend to steer clear whenever possible. Need a for-instance? BLOWtech: a Holley company, NOS: a Holley company, and Holley's own SysteMAX intakes look like they were cast by a high school student. Dirty, cheap, and overpriced in my book.

Again, these are just MY opinions, and if anybody doesn't like them, you know what to do.

DirtKing · 02-26-2002, 08:40 PM

I like my jacobs..their expensive but mines been in two different cars and I've never had problems.

89 ATI · 02-26-2002, 09:21 PM

All the racers I know run nothing but MSD. Jacobs is way too expensive.

whiterod · 02-27-2002, 09:18 AM

everything documented in magazine tests on ignitions systems points towards the msd is the brand to beat

91GTturbo · 02-27-2002, 12:38 PM

I've always run MSD products in the past and all I can say is great things about them. Saying that, my current car had Jacobs products on it when I bought it. They seem to be excellent quality and I have been very pleased with my setup so far. As far as prices go, someone set Jacobs products were alot more expensive. If thats the case, I would buy MSD.

I can't help on the Holley products, don't know anyone thats ever used their stuff.

302 LX Eric · 02-27-2002, 12:54 PM

Another vote for MSD.

I've been running my MSD 6AL box for about 2 years now with no problems.

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speedytang · 02-27-2002, 01:19 PM

Stay with MSD at least you can add modules to keep it growing with your needs. add nitrous add module, add blower add module. etc...etc...

02-21-2002, 11:18 PM	#1
kevknotch88 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Athens, WV Posts: 29	Ignition Systems Jacobs or Holley I am considering the purchase of a Jacobs or Holley ingition system for my 88 coupe. It is now mass air with gt-40 and 65tb. I would appreciate hearing about anyones experiences with either system or a comprable piece. Thanks __________________ kevknotch88 1988 Coupe 135k BBK uneq, X-Pipe, mac 2.5, pullies, southsides, alum d/s, 3:08's, Tremec, TFS Stage 1 cam, 65 TB, Mass Air, Gt-40 U&L = 13.645 @ 104.61

02-21-2002, 11:46 PM	#2
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	I wouldn't go with anything but an MSD myself, but if I had to choose one of the two you're deciding on, I'd go with Jacobs. Holley stuff just seems to be of such chinsey quality these days, I tend to steer clear whenever possible. Need a for-instance? BLOWtech: a Holley company, NOS: a Holley company, and Holley's own SysteMAX intakes look like they were cast by a high school student. Dirty, cheap, and overpriced in my book. Again, these are just MY opinions, and if anybody doesn't like them, you know what to do. __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

02-26-2002, 08:40 PM	#3
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	I like my jacobs..their expensive but mines been in two different cars and I've never had problems. __________________ 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.

02-27-2002, 09:18 AM	#5
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	everything documented in magazine tests on ignitions systems points towards the msd is the brand to beat __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

02-27-2002, 12:38 PM	#6
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	I've always run MSD products in the past and all I can say is great things about them. Saying that, my current car had Jacobs products on it when I bought it. They seem to be excellent quality and I have been very pleased with my setup so far. As far as prices go, someone set Jacobs products were alot more expensive. If thats the case, I would buy MSD. I can't help on the Holley products, don't know anyone thats ever used their stuff. __________________ 91 single turbo vert

02-26-2002, 09:21 PM	#4
89 ATI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 120	All the racers I know run nothing but MSD. Jacobs is way too expensive.

02-27-2002, 12:54 PM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Another vote for MSD. I've been running my MSD 6AL box for about 2 years now with no problems. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-27-2002, 01:19 PM	#8
speedytang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Marengo, Ohio.USA Posts: 135	Stay with MSD at least you can add modules to keep it growing with your needs. add nitrous add module, add blower add module. etc...etc...

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