ignition coil?

[devanmc]

how much if any gain would you get out of a performance ignition coil, like msd or accel?

 

[percybigun]

you wont get any gain no, its just giving a better spark, which is useful if you are using nitrous or alot of other engine mods.

 

[devanmc]

thank you for that info

 

[ButtonPuncher]

If you do end up getting one, go for the MSD.

I used to have an Accel coil and it failed in 6 months. Crappy construction. The housing cracked.

Your money is better spent on a CAI or UDP.

BP

 

[devanmc]

thanks im putting on a cai for sure, but the udp will be after my small amount of exhaust work and cai. As it is the most expensive thing on the list.

where are msd ignition coils available?

 

[striker2]

massive speed system in northern Il has them for about $80

 

[devanmc]

i found their site and wow, but question about their website. Should i be looking at the focus parts, escort parts or does it not matter?

 

[striker2]

most of the focus parts will work with little to no modification. make sure you get the MSD coil and a set of plug wires. the coil is different on the 98+ than the pre98. the MSD coil uses the pre98 style connectors for the plug wires.

for reference most parts in my engine are focus parts. since you werent a member during my engine build, heres my thread

 

[devanmc]

yeah found that. Well looks like i found where to get most of the parts after the CAI and exhaust. If i want to get deep into modding this car thanks for the site.

 

[SleeperZ]

Stock ignition is actually more powerful than either the Accel or MSD.
No need to upgrade, unless yours is not functioning properly, otherwise it's just a waste of money.

 

[devanmc]

Well thats interesting to hear. thanks guess ill just put new wires on...

 

[Teal4Banger]

Does anyone have any numbers for the stock coil? Anyone else have any experiences with these after-market coils? I was thinking about getting one as well, but maybe not now.

Thanks.

 

[Teal4Banger]

From what I've found, the resistance on the stock coil is greater than the aftermarket ones which leads me to believe the aftermarket ones will provide more power. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I tested my stock coil and the resitance was high. Since I need to replace it anyway, I'm going to get the accel coil.

 

[devanmc]

Button puncher says they have crappy constuction

and

Sleeperz Says the stock one is more powerful...

in which case replace with stock