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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 01:14 AM
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I have an 02 LS1 with a stock bottom end and a Texas Speed and Performance cam kit. Large cam with full long tube headers, 3" Y pipe and an SLP Loudmouth cat back. I am looking to add the coil packs that Texas Speed offers claiming up to 15% more power. At one point would I be looking to go to larger fuel injectors and do you need to go with a larger fuel pump right away? Would I need to re tune the computer? I just had it done using HP Tuners. In addition, what effect would a larger intake and throttle body have on all of this.
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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 06:15 AM
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leave the coils alone if its running fine, if you have a bad coil then replace that coil. focus your money somewhere else. like intake or maybe true dual exhaust setup itll be money better spent.
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There is so much energy in the stock ignition, such short wires and eight individual coils, it surprises me that folks still believe there is anything to be gained from a coil upgrade on the average street application. Like said above, skip the coils unless you actually have a bad one.

Not enough data above to know if you need an injector upgrade but, if you do, a retune would be needed for such.
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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 04:31 PM
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I don't know where people get the idea that there are big gains to be had with different coils/plugs/wires.
Especially compared to the excellent stock setup....
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Old Dec 20, 2023 | 10:25 PM
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Unless a coil is defective, it's best to leave coils alone if they're working properly. However, replace any coil that is not operating correctly
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