Who Makes A Good High Output Aftermarket Coil?
07-29-2002, 05:43 PM
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Who Makes A Good High Output Aftermarket Coil?
85 305 TPI. Stock with typical bolt on & free mods. Since most seem to feel that MSD's are a waste without major mods, would a high output coil ( mines coil-in-cap style) make a noticeable difference in any way? Or is the stock Delco coil sufficient? I've got new Delco cap & rotor, TPIS wires & Bosck 4's. I'd like a smoother idle and more throttle response if possible. If so, what brand do any of you out there prefer? Thanks in advance!
07-29-2002, 09:32 PM
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Car: 84 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
i have have the MSD high output coil.....in cap style....it seems to be a nice unit....ignition coils arent going to do wonders for your car or anything....but my stock original coil had 250 000 kms....so it was time for a new one. i noticed a little better milage and it seems to run a little nicer, especially at high rpms. i would say unless you need a new coil, spend the money on better mods....then get the coil and other ignition stuff when you car is producing more power.
07-29-2002, 10:11 PM
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I'm getting on 180k miles or 290k km... think I need a new coil??? lmao With this coil I'm still getting on highway 28 mpg or 11 kmpL thats a good 500 km or 300 miles per 12 g or 45 L. It seems to struggle in the higher rpm range under load so I figured its getting to the replacement mark...
A few of my ignition plugs don't fit as tight as they used to on the cap, my hc numbers are higher than 2 years ago on the emissions test, but still well below... the wires, cap and rotor are getting on 4 years old now... plugs are only a year old though...
Despite all these complaints, its still giving out good numbers... I just think they can be better if I get a new coil, wires, cap and rotor...
A few of my ignition plugs don't fit as tight as they used to on the cap, my hc numbers are higher than 2 years ago on the emissions test, but still well below... the wires, cap and rotor are getting on 4 years old now... plugs are only a year old though...
Despite all these complaints, its still giving out good numbers... I just think they can be better if I get a new coil, wires, cap and rotor...
07-30-2002, 12:29 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 355
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt
I second the vote for the MSD cap mount coil,very high quality.I have had mine in my Z for 6 years now without a problem,always a good strong spark.I do use it along with a 6AL but it still made a driveability improvement before I installed the 6AL,installed that about a year after coil.
07-31-2002, 08:16 PM
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I was always leaning towards msd products, I just needed a bit of a kick to do it... Accel doesn't have that great of a reputation compared to MSD (hearing about a busted coil and burnt wires on the net is one thing, seeing them on your friend's camaro is another)
Besides, Accel products remind too much of ricers... that bright yellow just doesn't fit well with me....
Besides, Accel products remind too much of ricers... that bright yellow just doesn't fit well with me....
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08-06-2002, 05:36 PM
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Car: 1990 RS
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
anyone have the part #'s for the remote mount coil, heli-core wires, cap and rotor? all msd of course. btw what are some good plugs? this is for an 88 l98.
02-15-2003, 02:08 PM
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MSD Cap- 8426
MSD Rotor- 8427
MSD Blaster Coil- 8226
Helicore-Wires- I too would like to know the part number on both universal and custom fit wires. Do both universal and custom sets include the coil wire? -89IRO
MSD Rotor- 8427
MSD Blaster Coil- 8226
Helicore-Wires- I too would like to know the part number on both universal and custom fit wires. Do both universal and custom sets include the coil wire? -89IRO
02-15-2003, 07:40 PM
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Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L 350 V8 TPI
Transmission: Automatic 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
I just installed and MSD coil, cap, and rotor, with Taylor 8mm Pro Wire Set. I havent driven the car yet, but everything ran fine when i let it idle. Bottom line is whatever it does to your car, its gonna be better, no matter how small the difference.
02-17-2003, 04:08 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc
Engine: 305
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Originally posted by xaivior
how about the jacobs C-4 coil .. anyone used one of these ?
can it be used with an msd box?
how about the jacobs C-4 coil .. anyone used one of these ?
can it be used with an msd box?
02-17-2003, 06:13 AM
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Car: 1989 Iroc z hardtop
Engine: peanut LB9
Transmission: slopomatic TH700R4
MSD- cap and rotor
MSD- GM Blaster Coil
MSD- 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires
NGK- Irdium IX plugs
i noticed a little smoother accelration in the 3300-5300rpm.
these were put on a mostly stock LB9.
MSD- GM Blaster Coil
MSD- 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires
NGK- Irdium IX plugs
i noticed a little smoother accelration in the 3300-5300rpm.
these were put on a mostly stock LB9.
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