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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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I searched but could not find an answer to this. I know there are a lot of threads out there about using the Champoin Copper plugs but has anyone used a performance ignition like an MSD 6AL on their 4.0 and did it help at all? I will be replacing the cam and the head on mine soon and getting some performance parts. Not looking for huge performance gains here, just cleaner burn and better throttle response. I am also getting 784 injectors.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone has used a capacitive discharge ignition and how it went.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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Nobody?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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I'm sure it couldn't hurt.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Waste of time and money. Invest in Champion Copper or NGK plugs, high quality wireset, cap and rotor with brass terminals.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:26 AM
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On my RENIX XJ and MJ i use the ACCEL cap/rotor. The ACCEL cap/rotor has brass terminals and tends to last longer that other OEM replacements.

I'm partial to "LiveWire" plug wires and i always run NGK V power plugs.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by xjtrailrider
On my RENIX XJ and MJ i use the ACCEL cap/rotor. The ACCEL cap/rotor has brass terminals and tends to last longer that other OEM replacements.

I'm partial to "LiveWire" plug wires and i always run NGK V power plugs.

That sounds like a good combo.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Waste of time and money. Invest in Champion Copper or NGK plugs, high quality wireset, cap and rotor with brass terminals.
X2 I would go this route as well
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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I was just wondering if anybody had used a capacitive discharge ignition on a jeep and what improvement, if any, they got. I already have the copper plugs and cap and rotor with brass terminals. I put an MSD 6AL on my Tahoe and got a pretty noticeable improvement in mileage, throttle response and startup times. But if the Jeep engine's ignition is already as efficient as it can be, then it won't help.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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I haven't got it in the mail yet but I ordered a Performance Distributors Firepower Ignition kit. I'll let you know how it goes once it's in. Sorry not much help now....
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by accusedslacker
I haven't got it in the mail yet but I ordered a Performance Distributors Firepower Ignition kit. I'll let you know how it goes once it's in. Sorry not much help now....
how much does that cost? don't forget to let us know if it works good and such
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by accusedslacker
I haven't got it in the mail yet but I ordered a Performance Distributors Firepower Ignition kit. I'll let you know how it goes once it's in. Sorry not much help now....
That is exactly what I am talking about. Please do let us know how it works.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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I got the
Accel TST16 Ignition Tune Up Kit Accel TST16 Ignition Tune Up Kit
.....no complain.

Don't know if i should change the plugs to Champion and replace the ignition coil or not.... maybe someone can help.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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The NGK vpower copper plugs are awesome.... Thats what i run in my srt 4..... its what ive always run in my honda's..... Had msd set up on my srt 4, and the only real difference was that when it went bad and left me stranded on my way to work one morning, i had to replace it with stock parts again. There was no performance gain at all at the track..... and fuel economy did not improve... as far as on the jeep.... have not tried it.... but most factory ign systems can handle much more than factory settings...
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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I use NGK in everything.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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This is actually what I am talking about. Thinking about doing this to mine.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/msd...limiter-20600/
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