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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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Question Jacobs Ignition Amplifier

Any one tried the Jacobs FC1000 or FC2000? Does it compatible to rotary engine? Someone told me that the ignition amplifier generates too much ignition power and the rotary can not handle that heat and the engine will die soon, is that true? Does the ignition amplifier really good? much better than the stock one?
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 08:52 AM
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Re: Jacobs Ignition Amplifier

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Any one tried the Jacobs FC1000 or FC2000? Does it compatible to rotary engine? Someone told me that the ignition amplifier generates too much ignition power and the rotary can not handle that heat and the engine will die soon, is that true? Does the ignition amplifier really good? much better than the stock one?
If you want a Jacobs computer, get it through RX-7.com. They have the computer programed specifically to work with the rotary engine. I called Jacobs and confirmed this. They are the only authorised dealer for Jacobs' Rotary Pro Pack.
I don't know who told you that crap about the rotary not being able to handle "too much heat". That statement is far-fetched to say the least.
I haven't driven my car as a turbo yet, but as an N/A:
Idle is the same. It has a slightly raspier noise when excelerating. "Boost" comes on a little stronger at 3k. The sweetest part (for me at least) was at around 5.5k instead of not pulling as hard as the rest of the powerband (as it had before), I would get an extra boost of power similar to what is experienced around the 3k mark.
I'm curious as to what it can to with my turbo setup.
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 08:58 AM
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That unit sucks for the 3rd gen. Most of the FD guys likes using HKS Twin Power or the MSD, I just thought you might want to know.
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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Possibly. I don't own a third gen nor have I had a chance to drive a car fitted with another system (like the HKS), so, I can not compare the two.
I do know that Rotary Performance almost always wins their class on the nationals (although I'm not a fan of drag racing, I am talking about drag racing), one of the many mods on their car is the Jacobs Pro Pak.
Just my $.02
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by RecKleSs
That unit sucks for the 3rd gen. Most of the FD guys likes using HKS Twin Power or the MSD, I just thought you might want to know.
It's not the easiest to install when compared to the HKS twinpower, and it's not as pretty as the MSD, but the Jacobs puts out a spark like NO OTHER...All the Bridgeported rotary guys here use it. They all say that the HKS is junk. I have to agree. Although the HKS took me 5 minutes to install, the "spark" isn't as strong as the Jacobs.
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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the jacobs is nice my friends have i 88t2 and 89 gxl helped alot but hks is the only on that does both leading and trailing spark so i would say go with hks
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 01:04 PM
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if you want, and you have the money, after you get the rotary pro pak, get msd basic ignition for each of the other 2 coils
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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So, you recommend using a MSD on the secondaries? Does anyone know someone with this setup?
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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Can you hook up a Crane Cams Ignition box to your Trailing Coil Pack aswell? Currently I have It on my Leading Pack? I like the Idea of an Ignition Box on both Coil Packs. Any Implications?
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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Just to note something. Soul Assassin was in Japan. He has a bridgeport. His ignition was 3 MSD's, 2 on the Leading, and 1 on the trailing.

S.A. is the FC all other FC's want to be.

Just thought I'd say that little fact.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Liquid Anarchy
[B]Just to note something. Soul Assassin was in Japan. He has a bridgeport. His ignition was 3 MSD's, 2 on the Leading, and 1 on the trailing.


That Is Insane. 2 on the Leading. Must be 1 for each coil than.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 12:44 AM
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Correct. I never said Soul Assassin was SANE, I just said his FC is the FC all other FC's want to be.... crazy or not.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 02:38 AM
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i would be curious to know what other have experenced with the install of these boxes?
does the Jacobs come with hookups for the leading and trailing? or just one? do think the gains would be great if u got two Jacobs??
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 02:50 AM
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Long story short. There's a local guy building a drag RX-7. ( You'll hear about it before too long ) He said that he'd talked to Jacobs, MSD, & Crane. When you mention possible sponsorship, they tend to be very truthful. Anyway, between them all, he's running MSD. So, I'll have to say that's what I'd go with.

Unless you have a very high HP application, your best bet is to hook one up to the leading coil, and be done with it.

( Even tho' the guy I'm speaking of uses MSD, RETed uses Crane. They're essentially the same thing. Get the one that best suits your price range, and needs )
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