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Ok, I read a previous post that perfered the Accel coil over the MSD coil. But recently the MSD coil proves to last longer than the Accel ones. Is there a difference? Are they better than stock?
I bring this up cause I found a decent deal on the MSD coils and wondering if its worth buying, but I'm open to suggestions.
Whats your opinion?
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'95 Contour 16V Zetec DOHC, Teal , ATX
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I bought the MSD coils and Ford racing woreas from a buddy of mine that had a ZX2 and they work REALLY well for me.
I recommend them
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Had both....unless yours is bad...keep the stocker and save your money.
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2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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I have a friend selling it to me for $40 and he didn't even use it, its still in the box.
I bought it any way, it will complement with red Ford Racing wires very well. Do they make the car idel(sp?) any better?
Oh, and one more thing, can you paint the top of it to match with the rest of the unit? Its clearish like the stock ford coils.
My ride(Cardomain link) :
'95 Contour 16V Zetec DOHC, Teal , ATX
Born on Sep. 4, 1995
86+ miles
*LEDs mods are on their way!*
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Idle never really changed.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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This may just be me talking outta my ass, but I don't think either coil will really help out performance without the other components of an upgraded ignition, aka chip plugs wires and box. It's kinda like bolting up headers to a stock exhaust. Or driving a V6 Mustang.
J.T.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way...
1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX
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Originally posted by Hydramatic:
This may just be me talking outta my ass, but I don't think either coil will really help out performance without the other components of an upgraded ignition, aka chip plugs wires and box. It's kinda like bolting up headers to a stock exhaust.
It's true about the coil, but even upgrading everything else really won't do much until you need it, such as lots of head work, turbo, etc.
And a header will still add power on a stock exhaust, just not their full potential. The best thing is header and straight pipe... err maybe not on a contour, but it's cool on my escort.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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Like Hector said, unless your's is bad, save your money. If you need a new one, get whichever compliments the color scheme you've got under the hood. Accel is yellow (therefore faster) and MSD is red (therefore meaner). It's up to you.
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I went with msd, that's why my zetec is slow.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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See? I ran the Accel coil straight into a bunch of trees. Yellow = uncontrollably faster than red.
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