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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Are all LS coils created equal or are some models better than others? I am talking about stock coils. I certainly don't want the expense of replacing MSD coils continually.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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8 yrs on mine without a problem. Supposed to be good to about 450hp.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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ive heard that the truck coils are good up to 1k?
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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I had heard that the truck coils were a little better, but are the wiring plugs the same?
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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i think they are a little longer, i have truck coils on my car. the wires are about 3 inches longer mabe. they sit up a little higher too, so it might be needed. i think the connectors are the same, i just put msd wires for a 99+ truck on mine
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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o wait u meant the wiring harness lol, yes, you'll want to get the complete piece off a truck though, the mounting bracket is different, and the wires come out on top instead of the bottom, everything else is identical though.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/941161-new-coils-wires.html
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