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Most people think that going to a CD (capacitive discharge) ignition is overkill on a truck since low RPM grunt is what you are after. Well, that is only part of the picture.
What I was after was easier starting, better throttle response and better gas milage.
The Jacobs system did all 3 plus more.
My RC starts much eaiser hot or cold than it did, that is a big plus. In the mornings when I was climbing the steep hill out to the street the truck would tend to bog a bit because of the steep angle and a cold engine. Not anymore. The throttle response improvement was the biggest difference. It is very crisp now and my gas mileage improve 2 MPG on the hwy.
There is a "off road" version of the system now that has some features for off roading but it is very similar to the Mileage Master. You are looking around $320 if you buy it new. I lucked out and found mine on Ebay for $130. (lucky me)
What I was after was easier starting, better throttle response and better gas milage.
The Jacobs system did all 3 plus more.
My RC starts much eaiser hot or cold than it did, that is a big plus. In the mornings when I was climbing the steep hill out to the street the truck would tend to bog a bit because of the steep angle and a cold engine. Not anymore. The throttle response improvement was the biggest difference. It is very crisp now and my gas mileage improve 2 MPG on the hwy.
There is a "off road" version of the system now that has some features for off roading but it is very similar to the Mileage Master. You are looking around $320 if you buy it new. I lucked out and found mine on Ebay for $130. (lucky me)