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Nov 23, 2009 | 12:55 PM

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Ignition Coils?

I'm lookin at replacing my ignition coils when i do my H/C swap and i'm lookin for experience with coil packs. reason i ask is cause the car is at 164K and the startin isn't what it used to be and it does feel like the car has lost a good amount of power in the last 100K lol and since i'll be throwing on new heads, new cam, new valvetrain and new plugs and wires should i go ahead and throw on new coils and which ones are best as mine are at a high mielage? if it's needed the cam is the TR227/224 with 241 heads

Nov 23, 2009 | 01:22 PM

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nothing is better then stock! The truck coil are a little better then the car coils. I would just keep using yours till they go out. They are good for a long time! I know people with over 200+k miles and still strong I have 125k on mine ans still good! I painted mine and it was hard to get them painted to.

Nov 23, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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i'm gonna replace my battery soon and if the starting issue doesn't go away with new plugs, wires and battery i'll look into the coils

Nov 23, 2009 | 01:34 PM

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I have the D585 truck coils on my car. I didn't notice a huge difference, but I say its worth it.

Nov 23, 2009 | 01:37 PM

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and how much did those run you?

Nov 23, 2009 | 03:52 PM

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search 4sale section on here or ebay

Nov 23, 2009 | 09:54 PM

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thanks bud

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Nov 24, 2009 | 12:34 AM

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from what i know they just go out and that is really rare!

Nov 24, 2009 | 11:49 AM

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mine seem to be gettin weak but i'm gonna check other items before i upgrade my coils

Nov 24, 2009 | 02:09 PM

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i had to do wires at 57k, but coils are still good at 70k. but i have a lot less miles than you lol

Nov 24, 2009 | 06:30 PM

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125k miles good here and like i said not tons of people with over 200k

Nov 24, 2009 | 09:53 PM

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Those coils are super reliable. And yes coils can loose spark energy over time. Gm closed wafer coils are very reliable.

Nov 26, 2009 | 12:29 AM

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cant get any better https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...s-harness.html

Nov 26, 2009 | 08:58 AM

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I have the D585s and noticed the throttle response was more crisp and the engine seems smoother at WOT etc. I definitely think they are worth it!

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