#18333 - 11/19/04 11:25 AM
New coils and plug wires
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Since the ignition coils and spark plug wires are original on my car, with 68k miles, I figure it's not a bad idea to change them out. First question would be - am I jumping the gun on this and should wait longer? Secondly, I don't need anything fancy but what are some good brands for the coils and wires, if I'm using factory-spec plugs? Last of all, how difficult will changing these items out be, and any specialized tools required?
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#18334 - 11/19/04 12:10 PM
Re: New coils and plug wires
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you can save money and leave the original coils alone (I could be completely wrong). It's the wires that you want to upgrade (have no idea what brand to recommend, I think it's more personal prefference).
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#18335 - 11/19/04 02:14 PM
Re: New coils and plug wires
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I considered upgrading my SP Wires until I read ZZ's article. Not saying don't do it, but something to consider... http://www.zzperformance.com/zzp/info/bad_mods.htm
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#18336 - 11/19/04 02:44 PM
Re: New coils and plug wires
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Registered: 07/15/04
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Originally posted by Austin GTP:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you can save money and leave the original coils alone (I could be completely wrong). It's the wires that you want to upgrade (have no idea what brand to recommend, I think it's more personal prefference). Yeah, this was a topis a few months back where the stock coil packs are the best option. Just leave the stock coil alone. If memory serves me right, Austin did say that aftermarket are just for the "bling bling factor".
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#18337 - 11/19/04 03:03 PM
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No, wasn't me. I remember that topic, and I remember someone mentioning the "bling-bling factor", but wasn't me. zachd or why2kmax comes to mind, maybe it was one of them.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#18338 - 11/19/04 03:14 PM
Re: New coils and plug wires
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Sorry. I'm losing my mind... wait a minute... didn't know I had one... 
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#18340 - 11/20/04 09:11 AM
Re: New coils and plug wires
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Okay thanks for all the info guys. I can do without the "blinginess" of new coils , if they don't need to be changed I'm not changing them, which is exactly why I asked first. So wires I guess I'll just stick to OEM since my engine isn't really modded at all.
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