On Mon, 21 Oct 1996 14:12:02 -0500, you wrote:
>
>From: wademintz@randomc.com@INTERNET on Mon, Oct 21, 1996 12:46 P
>
>>Has anyone any experience with MSD ignitions or JET Performance Chip
>>upgrades? If so, what can I expect (price/performance/difficulty in
>>installation...). Any other recommendations of BOLT-ON Performance
>>would be appreciated.
>
>I would stay with the Mopar Peformance Computer. There seems to be a
>concensus on the Mopar Mailing List that the MSD box is better than Jacobs
>box (more reliable).
Thanks for your reply. Is there an inexpensive source (mail-order or
internet) to get the MOPAR performance computer (MPC)? I assume from
your reply, there is no problem in running the MPC with the MSD box...
>
>>I've noticed that I have a lot of VALVE/LIFTER noise. A local tune-up
>>mechanic says that this is normal in MOPAR engines? Any input on that?
>
>I have an 89 3.9l v6 with 201,000 miles and it makes no lifter noise. As far
>as I am concerned if you have VALVE/LIFTER noise either the lifters are shot,
> rockers are worn or valve guides are worn.
>
Outch! Guess I'd better get it in to the DODGE dealer and have them
check it out. The truck only has 53k on it, and the engine looks like
new. I certainly hope there's no problem with wear, but then I don't
know how the previous owner (1 local owner) drove the vehicle.
>Dave Clement
>89 4x4 LE
>
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