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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: FourbangerYJ on September 14, 2009, 09:46:48 AM
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So those that are running the kit, where did you buy your kit from?
This is pretty much the only full on kit for the 2.5 on the market, right?
Thoughts on the improvements?
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Mine came from PD. It was the prototype 00 and I got to give my $.02 in its development. I believe it is the only complete kit that is designed for the 2.5L. Mainly it's the cables which are really nice. I think I have the only set of yellow ones as I got to choose the color. You get a new cap and rotor which are nice in that they have copper contacts. The coil is an OE replacement but wound hotter so there is no need to find a new location for it. It plugs right into the stock harness. You'll have to remove the stock cable holder but the PD comes with 2 billet clamps. The cables have a braid sleeve which helps with abrasion. Heat shouldn't be an issue with the cables though. They are high quality. IIRC, the cables have a silicone insulation.
I've had the kit the longest and it's in my Daily driver. I've had a chance to take it on several trips down to LA and SD without any issues. Like I mentioned in the review, there was a rhythmic harmonic at 27-3000RPM when sustained, before. That went away. Overall, I give the PD kit high marks. It's cheaper then a MSD or Jacobs and it works with old school tweaks. No black magic here. KISS too.
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I was wondering why the 2.5 cost more than the 4.0, the billet clamps must be the reason.
Looks like a nice setup.
Their ad in JP says "not legal for California or pollution controlled vehicles".
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I was wondering why the 2.5 cost more than the 4.0, the billet clamps must be the reason.
Looks like a nice setup.
Their ad in JP says "not legal for California or pollution controlled vehicles".
Hmm, I would have thought the Billet clamps were also used with the 4.0L. Strange that it would say "not legal for California or pollution controlled vehicles". Technically, any ignition setup would need a CARB sticker but the PD just uses OEM parts or what looks to be OEM so it's not a problem on SMOG inspections. I think they didn't want to pay for the CARB certificate.
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I got mine from quadratec and have liked it so far. I can tell it made a difference, but as far as how much I dont know because I did that, electric fan, injectors, & 4.0 TB all at the same time
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I'm hitting up the Mrs. for a B-day gift next month.
I'll do the 19 lb injectors then too.
Is it best to do a wide band 02 sensor too?
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I don't think it's necessary since you're not really tuning anything. The PCM will adjust to the new flow rate.
A O2 meter would be nice but since you're not changing anything too severely and the PCM is able to recalibrate, you should be OK without one.