Juicedh22

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Can anyone explain why the price between these are so much different? Is the delphi actually NOT a delphi, but some knockoff?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Delphi-12573...-/170687531062

http://www.ebay.com/ctg/ACDelco-D514...p2047675.l2644

$14 a piece vs. $66??


I recognize that Delphi was the spinoff/sold off portion of GM, but is this legit? Anyone ran these????

onefast84

I think its just the seller. If you look below or you ac delco link they are selling the delcos for $19.92. Very interesting didnt know the new style coils are thay cheap!

Juicedh22

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Yea, there was one set of "visual defect" Delco's for cheap. And a lot that say Delco, but when you go in and read they say Delphi. If you go on JEGS or Summit, or any other major store, they are the $66 /piece variety..

blacktransam

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acdelco doesn't manufacturer anything them selves. They are nothing more than a reseller. Delphi is the manufacturer. You buy delco you get delphi/denso/visteon. and so on

onefast84

Thats exactly what my friend at the parts store told me.

1989GTA

On the same vein of thought I do not understand GM's pricing. There is a big disparity in pricing with similar parts. These coils being an example. Electric fuel pumps is another. One can be $125 and the next one $300. Fortunately for me the $125 one was what I needed and had more gallons per minute.

Juicedh22

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Did you just say "vein of thought"?

Jontall

The $14 coils are factory seconds/rejects.

Juicedh22

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Do you know this, have a source? Or just guessing? It does make sense, but just want to know the fidelity of this.

610EURO

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"Products purchased in bulk (surplus) may contain scratches or blemishes that will not impact their performance."

i took that directly from the ebay link you posted.



i like this topic as i am looking to purchase ls2 coils for my Holley valve covers.

my questions are:

are these factory rejects because they didnt function properly or because they are visually scratched/blemished ? does Delphi still sell non-functioning coils to retailers like on ebay ?


if these are factory seconds because of a small cosmetic blemish, i'm still going to purchase them, if there is a chance they will not function properly .. i'm going to purchase a used set.

Juicedh22

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^^ You're in the exact same boat as me!

I actually purchased them, so I guess I will find out!

Cabikejumper

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Let us know when you get them in.

610EURO

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hopefully all goes well and they work as they should. if you can, keep us updated. i have not purchased a set of coils yet.

Juicedh22

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I have the coils, and they all look fine. its going to be a few weeks before I get the car running, but I will post an update.

610EURO

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any news so far ?

stevieturbo

Interested also. There seem to be a few places selling coils. Many claim OEM, but it seems reality doesnt always match those claims.

I bought a set of 8 incl brackets off ebay, the coils are un-marked, no part numbers and have black epoxy. They were sold as new GM takeoffs, but strangely each bracket assembly was bagged as if a new part. Not a takeoff.
And after fitting discovered 2 coils do not work.

I'm now in the situation where I dont trust the rest of the coils, and looking for replacements.

Delco, Delphi I'm happy to buy. These are well known OEM brands. I see others though, Herko ?

Herko sell on ebay, but advertise their product as ACDelco coils, which seems very misleading to say the least.

Is there another company, Standard Ignition ? Who are they ?

LS79CAMARO

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Standard ignition parts are aftermarket replacements

stevieturbo

ebay should really clamp down on these false descriptions