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95rivy
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Name : curt
Location : upstate ny
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| | Subject: upgrade coils Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:13 pm | |
| i was just wondering if upgrading the coil to a high performance coil with some new plugs would gain anything. maybe mpg or ever hp gain. | |
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EatDirtFartDust
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Name : The Josh
Age : 41
Location : Somewhere between Sullivan and Saint Peters Missouri.
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:32 pm | |
| never really heard of a "high performance" coil... | |
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Mr.Riviera
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Name : Matthew
Age : 38
Location : Florida
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:52 pm | |
| msd ignition coils are "supposed" to be a performance option. with that said, dont waste your money. lots of 10 second L67's on stock coils and wires. definitely not a weak point in our motors.
i'm sure there are some motors that gain a little power from larger/better wires and coil packs, but i would be very surprised if you got any gains from them on our cars. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily  | |
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ghost88
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Name : Abe
Location : DC/DMV Area
Joined : 2009-02-25
Post Count : 146
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:04 pm | |
| The stock L67 coils have been proven to be more than powerful enough for even heavily modified motors. If yours are in good working condition keep em! | |
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Buapo
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Name : Ben
Age : 39
Location : Eastlake, OH
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:34 pm | |
| I've heard it time and time again, on here and on RegalGS.org - the ruling is in, stick with the stock ones. I've even read threads where the person's coil packs/wires failed and they needed to replace them, and it was recommended that they replace them with stock parts instead of aftermarket. | |
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EatDirtFartDust
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Name : The Josh
Age : 41
Location : Somewhere between Sullivan and Saint Peters Missouri.
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:35 pm | |
| I've paid extra for "premium" spark plugs before, and have never noticed any difference worth the money. | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
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Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:35 am | |
| Original, stock coils on my car at 180k miles, if that says anything. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^  '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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curious riv
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Name : Chris
Age : 44
Location : C'view FL
Joined : 2008-10-20
Post Count : 521
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:54 am | |
| my original stock, 227k. Ive never been big on looks under the hood and i could care less about RICE. But, when I open my hood now...   | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:21 am | |
| Chris, how is that original stock 227k? _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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curious riv
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Name : Chris
Age : 44
Location : C'view FL
Joined : 2008-10-20
Post Count : 521
Merit : 3
| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:34 am | |
| my bad, was stock before change
I'm at 228k now
jus wanted t show what "upgraded" looked like
for the record- it made a little difference.
not worth the $ spent- as i am not big on looks | |
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EatDirtFartDust
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Name : The Josh
Age : 41
Location : Somewhere between Sullivan and Saint Peters Missouri.
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:51 am | |
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Mr.Riviera
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Name : Matthew
Age : 38
Location : Florida
Joined : 2007-01-17
Post Count : 4394
Merit : 101
| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:32 am | |
| for a lot less money you can buy a can of red paint and spray the coils covers red  . _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:13 pm | |
| Chris, just curious, was there anything wrong with your OEM coils at 227K? _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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turtleman
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Name : Codith
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curious riv
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Name : Chris
Age : 44
Location : C'view FL
Joined : 2008-10-20
Post Count : 521
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:26 pm | |
| - AA wrote:
- Chris, just curious, was there anything wrong with your OEM coils at 227K?
Na, they were fine. | |
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1998 Riv
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Name : Dave
Age : 64
Location : In The AZ Oven
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:07 pm | |
| - curious riv wrote:
for the record- it made a little difference....
Measured how? | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:18 pm | |
| I'd guess that swapping out new wires, plugs, and coils made a little difference - because they were new compared to used. You could replace with stock equipment and expect the same results. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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EatDirtFartDust
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Name : The Josh
Age : 41
Location : Somewhere between Sullivan and Saint Peters Missouri.
Joined : 2009-03-27
Post Count : 284
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| | Subject: Re: upgrade coils Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:27 pm | |
| - AA wrote:
- I'd guess that swapping out new wires, plugs, and coils made a little difference - because they were new compared to used. You could replace with stock equipment and expect the same results.
QFT | |
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