When did the Jeep 304 V-8 get an ignition upgrade?
The Jeep 304 & 360 CID AMC V-8 from 1978 to 1990 are eligible for this upgrade. The 304 & 360 CID Engines from ’78 to ’90 used the same Motorcraft distributor for all variations.
Can a 304 CID engine be upgraded to 360 cid?
The 304 & 360 CID Engines from ’78 to ’90 used the same Motorcraft distributor for all variations. (*If you have a 304 or 360 CID V-8, 1977 or older, I urge you to read this*) There are three upgrades listed below: 1. BASIC UPGRADE:No modification required to any ‘Hard’ parts. No cutting of any wiring harness.
Where do I get the ignition coil for a jeep 304?
If you ask for the components from an engine WITH ECC (Electronic Combustion Control) you will get the square TFI (Thick Film Integrated) ignition coil, and the plug wire set with the correct coil wire. You will have to remove (cut) the stock coil connector from the wiring harness in order to connect the TFI coil.
What to remove from a 1979 Jeep Truck?
Stock Jeep Parts To Remove: Distributor Cap, Rotor, and Spark Plug Wires. From a 1979 Ford F-350 truck with a 460 CID engine: Distributor Cap Base (adapter), Distributor Cap, Rotor, and Spark Plug Wires.
When was the last year of the CJ 304?
The last two years of the 304 in the CJ were in ’80-’81. The horse power and torque specifications of the last version of the 304 narrowly beat the 258 use at this time. The 258 used between ’80 and ’81 was putting out 110 HP @ 3500 and 195 ft/lbs @ 2000.
The Jeep 304 & 360 CID AMC V-8 from 1978 to 1990 are eligible for this upgrade. The 304 & 360 CID Engines from ’78 to ’90 used the same Motorcraft distributor for all variations.
When did the Jeep AMC 304 come out?
The AMC 304 was introduced in Jeep vehicles in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers and in 1972 in the CJ vehicles. Early 304s performed well, so well that frame changes were made to the CJs in ’73 to prevent cracks.
What kind of engine does a Jeep CJ have?
The 258 used between ’80 and ’81 was putting out 110 HP @ 3500 and 195 ft/lbs @ 2000. The 304 used from ’80-’81 in CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers suffers in performance. The ’79 304 saw a significant drop in horse power from previous years. The 304 used from ’72-’78 has the best performance of all the 304s used in the CJ.
Is there an ignition upgrade for a jeep?
1. BASIC UPGRADE; USE THIS UPGRADE ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO USE YOUR STOCK COIL AND WIRING HARNESS WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. WHAT GETS REPLACED. Stock Parts To Replace: (stock jeep components) Distributor Cap, Rotor, and Plug Wires. FROM: From A 1979 Ford F-350 Truck With A 460 CID Engine.
When did Jeep start upgrading their V-8 engines?
Modifications are largely formatting and non-technical. Some additional part numbers and prices from NAPA have been added. The Jeep 304 & 360 CID AMC V-8 from 1978 to 1990 are eligible for this upgrade. The 304 & 360 CID Engines from ’78 to ’90 used the same Motorcraft distributor for all variations.
If you ask for the components from an engine WITH ECC (Electronic Combustion Control) you will get the square TFI (Thick Film Integrated) ignition coil, and the plug wire set with the correct coil wire. You will have to remove (cut) the stock coil connector from the wiring harness in order to connect the TFI coil.
1. BASIC UPGRADE; USE THIS UPGRADE ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO USE YOUR STOCK COIL AND WIRING HARNESS WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. WHAT GETS REPLACED. Stock Parts To Replace: (stock jeep components) Distributor Cap, Rotor, and Plug Wires. FROM: From A 1979 Ford F-350 Truck With A 460 CID Engine.
How to change ignition on Jeep 258 I-6?
Use an electronic ignition conversion kit for the Delco distributor, and use the DuraSpark or MSD ignition modules, but you will have to go to the aftermarket for adequate distributor caps & rotors. 3. Use a MSD ignition module that will work with breaker points.