Is anyone running a Msd box on a 2000 -2001 Cherokee 4.0. I am just wondering if anyone is using one. I see there is a box that they say is recommended just wondering if anyone is used it.

 

Unless your building a stroker or something with a lot of power its over kill for a stock jeep.

 

I have a stroker in mine and wouldn't bother with that ignition box. The existing ignition system provides about as much spark as you're going to get.

 

Like already posted not even needed using a stroker to little HP to fool with, the coil packs do a great job with the little 6 banger.

 

Well Im looking for anything that will help in the dreaded 2000-2001 warm or hot starts. This problem has only gotten worse with the California winter blend gas. I have yet to find anyone who can fix or solve the problem. I was just wondering if it would help in the hot start.

 

More spark isn't going to help that. It's heat soak causing problems with the #3 injector. There's a DIY around here somewhere that explains how to insulate that injector to solve the problem. Here's the TSB that was issued on it:

TSB
1803103 - 4.0L ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AFTER RESTART FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK
Date: 09/05/03 (supercedes 1802702 dated 09/06/02)
Model Year(s): 1999-2004

Description: NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine. This bulletin involves the installation of a fuel injector insulator sleeve.

Details: Customers may describe a 20 to 30 second rough idle following the restart of a heat soaked engine. This condition may be most noticeable when the engine is restarted following a prior 10 to 20 minute heat soak in hot ambient conditions of approximately 32 C (90ºF) or higher. This condition may be consistent with short city stop-and-go driving trips and can be aggravated by the use of fuel with a high ethanol content. Depending upon various conditions a MIL may occur due to DTC P0303 - Cylinder #3 Misfire.

This condition may be caused by heat from the exhaust manifold that following engine shut down migrates to the area around injector #3 and causes fuel vapor to form within the injector. This in turn may cause a momentary misfire of cylinder #3 until the fuel vapor is cleared of injector #3. The insulator sleeve lowers the injector #3 temperature to a point below which the fuel will not normally vaporize.

If vehicle exhibits a rough idle, and if a misfire of cylinder #3 is observed following a 10 to 20 minute hot soak, perform the Repair Procedure.

Parts required:
56028371AA Ignition Wire Shield

Repair procedure:
1. Cut insulator sleeve, p/n 56028371AA, to make two (2) insulator sleeves about 25-30 mm (1 in.) in length. See diagram.
2. Install one sleeve around injector #3, with the slit on the upward facing side of the injector. Install the other sleeve with the slit on the downward facing side of the injector.
3. Confirm sleeve is flush to intake manifold surface around injector.
4. Check injector #3 wire and ensure that the injector is rotated to a 2 o'clock position.