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    Stand-Alone Ignition on 302

    Okay. I've been requested to install a 302 where they don't normally belong- in a Jeep Wrangler. I have pretty much everything worked out in my head for linkages, crossmembers, etc, but what about the ignition?

    What would you guys recommend I use for the ignition box, since it won't have any other Ford equipment in it? Is there a stock box I can use and rewire it to work? I don't deal much with ignition systems, so I'm sorta stumped... it's been on "the list" of things to study for some time, now.
    2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
    1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
    1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.
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    Well, carb'd or EFI?

    If you want to go carb, you can go with an MSD 6AL, duraspark distributor, and coil for a great setup (this is what I use)
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      #3
      How much does that cost? I'm hoping he wants to go carb, but if he wants EFI, I'll do it for him using the FRPP stand-alone management system. It's worth the $750, considering it's wiring, sensors, computer, etc. But like I said, I'm hoping he goes carb.

      This is the first big job for my business (don't worry, Scott, it's here in Louisiana!), so I need this to look sharp. I've been hoping to get BS jobs until I can gain enough respect to do these drivetrain swaps, but this guy wants me to do it simply on the fact that when he asks me a question, I can answer it.
      2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
      1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
      1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.

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        #4
        You could get away with doing this for about 350 bucks...
        1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
        Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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          #5
          Hehehe. I just checked through the local 4x4 forum- there's a guy giving away a motor and trans out of a CV. Everyone is talking about how they're crap... so I'm taking them. ha!

          I love freebies. He says the motor needs to be rebuilt, but that's not hard or expensive to do.
          2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
          1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
          1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.

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            #6
            The shortblock, carnk and rods would be of good use...
            1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
            Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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              #7
              Yep. Oil pan, too.

              Short block will be professionally rebuilt. I'll likely find some GT40 heads and a good intake set-up. Trying to not be too pricey, though- I gotta be able to do this for a legitimate cost so I can profit and he can say he got a good deal.
              2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
              1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
              1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.

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                #8
                Being a junk collector is good...
                1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                  #9
                  And FYI:

                  The MSD 6AL is EASY and quick to wire up, too...
                  1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                  Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                    #10
                    The wiring for an EFI is easy. A CV harness is great for it. All you really need is 12V power. The fuel system IMO would be more difficult to do.
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                      #11
                      Run an HEI unit, you can get them off E-bay. one 12V power wire to the coil is all you need.
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                        #12
                        A full MSD system costs about $500. $210 for the 6A, dont think he needs the soft tough rev limiter that the 6AL has. About $225 for the Billit distributor, and another $50 for a TFI coil
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                          #13
                          You also have the option of doing a factory Ford duraspark setup. That will keep it under $100. Basically the same as the MSD setup but uses the $20 duraspark ignition boxes from the parts stores.

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                            #14
                            Id use the duraspark box and OEM distro, if its not (going to be) a super hot rod motor.
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                              #15
                              Yeah- I want to run Duraspark equipment. How do I wire the stock box? Anyone know? Isn't it just a two-wire set-up?
                              2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
                              1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
                              1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.

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