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Old May 4, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Default Looking for better coils
I have an 05 GTO with an LS2, and i am looking for some better coils. Not really sure what to go with, i know i dont want any junk MSDs. Would a set of LS7 coils work and be an improvement? Thanks!
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There is nothing wrong with factory coils, why would you want to change?
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Old May 4, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Aren't the stock coils rated to some 600 hp roughly? And way more durable than any aftermarket.
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LS2,3,7 coils are all the same part number and there are no-better coils so forget about changing coils.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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I thought the truck coils had a slight edge. However I don't see any reason for the OP to change his coils.
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If changing coils go with truck coils, but I dont see why you are changing the stock coils.
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If the truck coils are better, why don't GM use them on their ZR1 Corvette? Because they are not better.
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I think you have a better chance of getting HP from Zmax than changing coils
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