Ignition Coil for a 98 XJ

keener · Apr 20, 2006

Has anyone run an aftermarket coil, such as the MSD p/n 8228 ?
Any benefit ? Will that coil have a higher output voltage than the stocker ?
Is the MSD a "plug and play", or do you have to do some wiring mods ?

2jeepowner · Apr 20, 2006

I haven't done anything with MSD but I did buy the "Firepower Ignition Kit" from Quadratec for my 98XJ. It comes with a screamin deamon coil, firepower wires, cap and rotor. I have had it for 3 years or so and I haven't seen any downside. It allows you to run a bit of a bigger gap on your plugs

Ex CCS Racer · Apr 20, 2006

keener said:
Has anyone run an aftermarket coil, such as the MSD p/n 8228 ?
Any benefit ? Will that coil have a higher output voltage than the stocker ?
Is the MSD a "plug and play", or do you have to do some wiring mods ?

Can I ask why? 2jeepowner's post pretty much says it all but why? Is the engine modified(and a spacer or cold air is not modified)? The money you spend on an ignition kit that you'll see no performance gain on you could be putting in your tank or into other useful mods.

jeepme · Apr 21, 2006

keener said:
Has anyone run an aftermarket coil, such as the MSD p/n 8228 ?
Any benefit ? Will that coil have a higher output voltage than the stocker ?
Is the MSD a "plug and play", or do you have to do some wiring mods ?

I just installed that coil about 2 months ago. The idle instantly was much smoother and I have a lot better pic up from the motor. Yes it is a plug and play coil, direct replacement with a little more power. Definately worth the $46.00 IMO

92DripCherokee · Apr 21, 2006

I've been mulling the either the MSD, or Accel coils too, but the increased plug wear discourages me. I'd go MSD if anything now. I've heard nothing but good things about their manufacturing quality and durabilty.

Jeepme, Did you notice you notice faster starts after the MSD coil?

keener · Apr 21, 2006

Thanks for your help, guys.
I'll let you know how it goes.

jeepme · Apr 21, 2006

92DripCherokee said:
I've been mulling the either the MSD, or Accel coils too, but the increased plug wear discourages me. I'd go MSD if anything now. I've heard nothing but good things about their manufacturing quality and durabilty.

Jeepme, Did you notice you notice faster starts after the MSD coil?

Yes.

djblade311 · Apr 21, 2006

2jeepowner said:
I haven't done anything with MSD but I did buy the "Firepower Ignition Kit" from Quadratec for my 98XJ. It comes with a screamin deamon coil, firepower wires, cap and rotor. I have had it for 3 years or so and I haven't seen any downside. It allows you to run a bit of a bigger gap on your plugs

me too and no complaints at all

JTwthaXJ · Apr 21, 2006

I have a '97, I put the MSD coil and wires on a few years ago. It runs great, plug and play, thats it. I also bought the Firepower cap and rotor button from quadratec and running the plugs @ .06. Runs like a champ....

tripz · Apr 22, 2006

Sorry for this noobish question, but what is the reason for running a larger gap? better gas mileage?

IcedXJ · Apr 22, 2006

well you want to run the proper amount of gap...if you run too much gap it will run funny...proper gapping insures stronger spark...

not sure what it would do if you went from .06 to .07.....

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