No, I said Jacobs recommended AGAINST Split-Fires. When I got my Energy Team, I specifically asked about using Split-Fire plugs, and they specifically said that they did NOT recommend them. That was back in '94, maybe they've changed their mind since then.......
btw, I would go with MSD over Jacobs - now that I've used both, I prefer the MSD, even if I have to do more wiring. Jacobs seems to be blowing a lot of smoke in their advertising.......
'92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
'84 GoldWing Interstate
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: MSD
The only plugs that MSD (or Jacobs) does not recommend are the Platinum Plugs (Bosch in particular). I run the SplitFire Platinum's at .050" without any problems (pinging, misfires, etc.). I've been contemplating about the Jacobs ProStreet Setup but can't get myself to spend the $450 for the entire system (it DOES plug directly into the stock system though...MSD doesn't.) And...you're totally correct...Jacobs technicians have told me on several occasions that they highly recommend the SplifFire (Standard) plugs with their systems.
At 07:29 AM 3/16/99 -0600, you wrote:
>
>What does MSD say about using Split-Fires? I know that Jacobs recommends
>against them when using their ignitions.
>
>'92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
>'84 GoldWing Interstate
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 7:27 AM
>Subject: RE: DML: RE: MSD
>
>
>>
>>It did make a noticeable difference on not only my truck ('97 Dak V6) but
>>also one of my co-workers as well ('98 Dak V8). I have tried several other
>>types of spark plugs on the market and wasn't too impressed with the
>mileage
>>and performance of the Champions (#4071). You need to run the plugs at
>>.050" to get the most out of the MSD box and I've found that the Champion's
>>actually caused worse gas mileage than the Split Fires I run. (Some people
>>think that Split Fires are just "Hype" plugs...I've had great success with
>>them for more than 5 years in all the vehicles i've owned...and
>>repaired/modified.)
>>
>>I also opted for the MSD Blaster-SS Coil instead of the Accell (or any
>>other) to keep it a "matched set". It should, however, work for you
>without
>>any problems.
>>
>>Bernd D. Ratsch
>>Pflugerville, TX
>>bernd@texas.net
>>http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
>>1997 Dakota SLT-CC (3.9L)
>>License Plate Frame: "Don't Follow Me...I'm Trolling for Toyota's"
>>Song for the Day: "Gonna buy me a Dodge Truck and blow those Fords off the
>>road....."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
>>> GrnDak4x4@aol.com
>>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 1999 10:38 PM
>>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>> Subject: Re: DML: RE: MSD
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 3/15/99 6:19:27 PM Central Standard Time,
>>> bernd@texas.net
>>> writes:
>>>
>>> << I agree...Rev-Limiter: NOT REQUIRED. I've got the 6A (Offroad
>Version)
>>> only
>>> because of the vibration mounts...and of course...the cool Black
>>> and Silver
>>> Box.
>>>
>>> No need for the 6AL
>>> >>
>>>
>>> Do you think the 6A Off Road made a difference? Is it really worth $125?
>I
>>> really would like to get one, considering I have changed about every
>other
>>> ignition part. I am currently running Borg Warner Select brass
>>> cap and rotor,
>>> MSD 8.5MM Super Conductor wires, Champion Truck Plugs, and an Accel Super
>>> Coil. I thought the box would top all the ignition mods off, just
>>> want to make
>>> sure it will be worth it.
>>> Kyle
>>> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>>>
>
Bernd D. Ratsch
Pflugerville, TX
bernd@texas.net
http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd
1997 Dakota SLT-CC (3.9L)
License Plate Frame: "Don't Follow Me...I'm Trolling for Toyota's"
Song for the Day: "Gonna buy me a Dodge Truck and blow those Fords off the
road....."
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