Installed Jacob's Rotary pack
10-30-02, 01:26 PM
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Installed Jacob's Rotary pack
Well I noticed no real difference in performance (as expected) but man the car starts so much easier and on top of that it idle's really good now.
Anyway I got the Jacob's for $100 from a friend. He wrecked his second gen last week and parted it out....
Anyway I got the Jacob's for $100 from a friend. He wrecked his second gen last week and parted it out....
10-30-02, 08:04 PM
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Hardly any HP Gain... from what I understand, the main benefits are better gas mileage and crisper throttle response. You may actually gain more torque than HP.
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10-30-02, 08:19 PM
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did you put this on a TII, or NA? I cannot decide if I want to put an ignition box on my stock 'vert. I would like to get better gas mileage from it (i am only getting about 15mph), does anyone think I should? What does the setup require?
10-30-02, 08:23 PM
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Typically 1-3hp gain across the board.
Top end power is noticable improved.
Idle is smoother.
Mileage is slightly improved.
One of the best reasons to run one is that it fires very worn out plugs with very little fuss.  This keeps spark plug swaps minimized.
-Ted
Top end power is noticable improved.
Idle is smoother.
Mileage is slightly improved.
One of the best reasons to run one is that it fires very worn out plugs with very little fuss.  This keeps spark plug swaps minimized.
-Ted
10-30-02, 08:36 PM
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hmm wonder if it could improve my 13-14mpg :P
of course city driving in LA probably helps totally kill my mileage...and of course i cant keep my foot out of it.
Ian, you can use 1 box for the leading plugs. to boost all 4 plugs you need 3 MSD boxes: 1 for leading and 1 for each trailing. many people just use 1 box on the leading since trailing supposedly won't do much unless you are laying down serious hp.
of course city driving in LA probably helps totally kill my mileage...and of course i cant keep my foot out of it.
Ian, you can use 1 box for the leading plugs. to boost all 4 plugs you need 3 MSD boxes: 1 for leading and 1 for each trailing. many people just use 1 box on the leading since trailing supposedly won't do much unless you are laying down serious hp.
10-30-02, 11:41 PM
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Originally posted by ponykiller
Is one box good for a car? Just for the leading plugs?
Is one box good for a car? Just for the leading plugs?
10-31-02, 12:01 AM
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one unit is all you need. I'm really happy with my Jacobs. It's the old model. My fuel mileage went up from 19/20 on the HWY to about 24/25. In the city it was about 15/16. It all depends on how much i'm on the gas. Idles wayyyy smoother and starts much better. I would recommend it, i think it pays for itself in the long run.
10-31-02, 01:42 AM
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Originally posted by Liquid Anarchy
Scratch that, reverse it.
Scratch that, reverse it.
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10-31-02, 01:55 AM
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What's the suggestion for the best ignition to run ie.
1. Jacobs ice pack
2. HKS rotary ignition
3. msd 6a (example)
4. crane ignition
Since I'm trying to do my car the smart way I'ld love to know which one I should buy
1. Jacobs ice pack
2. HKS rotary ignition
3. msd 6a (example)
4. crane ignition
Since I'm trying to do my car the smart way I'ld love to know which one I should buy
10-31-02, 02:01 AM
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Originally posted by RETed
Crane Cams HI-6 or MSD 6A - either will give you about the same gains.
Note:  Crane Cams will deny their unit will work on the FC3S.
-Ted
Crane Cams HI-6 or MSD 6A - either will give you about the same gains.
Note:  Crane Cams will deny their unit will work on the FC3S.
-Ted
MSD-6200 &
MSD-8400
Any other items you need to use this? particular wiring changes or anything for it to work on a rotary>?
Thx
URL;
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rchType%3DBoth
10-31-02, 03:17 AM
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Originally posted by RETed
Crane Cams HI-6 or MSD 6A - either will give you about the same gains.
Note:  Crane Cams will deny their unit will work on the FC3S.
-Ted
Crane Cams HI-6 or MSD 6A - either will give you about the same gains.
Note:  Crane Cams will deny their unit will work on the FC3S.
-Ted
Mine died on me within a 1.5yr I owned It. I complianed to Crane Cams and they Immediately sent me a new one, despite the warranty being expired for over a year.
2yrs later... no problems.
10-31-02, 06:52 PM
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Originally posted by Rpeck
What model ted? I was looking at summitracing.com and they listed 2 MD6A'a
MSD-6200 &
MSD-8400
Any other items you need to use this? particular wiring changes or anything for it to work on a rotary>?
What model ted? I was looking at summitracing.com and they listed 2 MD6A'a
MSD-6200 &
MSD-8400
Any other items you need to use this? particular wiring changes or anything for it to work on a rotary>?
I've got the wiring instructions on my website.
-Ted
