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Valkyrie14 · 03-22-2020, 12:35 PM

I am considering a coil pack upgrade/replacement. I have headers and a custom tune. I have NOS put have no plans to use it anytime soon. I see a lot of options with varying degrees of ohm resistance. Any of this make a difference? I don’t go to the track, which packs should I be looking at? Or should I just get replacement OEM packs?

What have you done? And would you do it again?

sscamaro · 03-22-2020, 01:47 PM

The stock coil pack will work fine. I have 68K miles on my 2010 SS with a supercharger. See below for mods.

CamaroDreams76 · 03-22-2020, 02:27 PM

From my understanding coil packs dont need to be replaced or upgraded unless they arnt working properly even with power adders OEM coils are fine

'10CamaroDude · 03-22-2020, 02:53 PM

An N/A motor doesn't need upgraded coil packs. More spark energy doesn't help
much N/A. As the plug tip wears, and the gap widens, maybe, but when boosted
it helps to prevent spark blow out under boost. There's just no real need for more
spark energy with an N/A motor, unless you're making your own fuel that requires
it.

Valkyrie14 · 03-22-2020, 04:32 PM

Good to know, I did the light test on all of the packs by unplugging the pigtail. The engine made a slight change in noise. I checked the 1&3 cylinders with a multimeter and they read .3 -.4 ohms. I guess that is acceptable but on the low end. I am doing plugs and wires and part of me just wants to change the packs. I grew up changing the distributor as part of any tune up and it feels like changing the packs is part of the tune up.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 03-22-2020, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Good to know, I did the light test on all of the packs by unplugging the pigtail. The engine made a slight change in noise. I checked the 1&3 cylinders with a multimeter and they read .3 -.4 ohms. I guess that is acceptable but on the low end. I am doing plugs and wires and part of me just wants to change the packs. I grew up changing the distributor as part of any tune up and it feels like changing the packs is part of the tune up.

Changing the packs at tuneup time is completely unnecessary unless you’ve got a miss related to the coil.

Valkyrie14 · 03-22-2020, 06:28 PM

i guess I will test the rest of the coils so I can be sure

Black_SS10 · 03-22-2020, 06:48 PM

The only time you need to replace a coil is when it doesn't work anymore. Simple as that.

ADVMax · 03-23-2020, 04:42 PM

Yabbut

I want some-A them purty red ones?

InFiD3ViL · 03-23-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

Yabbut

I want some-A them purty red ones?

I painted mine, they need touched up though. I wasn't about to spend $450 for the red MSD coils just for a red theme. I want to find black bolts as I tried painting mine but as soon as you put a socket on them the paint flakes off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

I am considering a coil pack upgrade/replacement. I have headers and a custom tune. I have NOS put have no plans to use it anytime soon. I see a lot of options with varying degrees of ohm resistance. Any of this make a difference? I don’t go to the track, which packs should I be looking at? Or should I just get replacement OEM packs?

What have you done? And would you do it again?

It's not like the days of the HEI distributor where a high output coil makes a big difference. There are tons of people running > 800 rwhp using the stockers still without issue.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 03-23-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I just painted mine, they need touched up though. It's not like the days of the HEI distributor where a high output coil makes a big difference. There are tons of people running > 800 rwhp using the stockers still without issue.

I believe hot rods 4.8L Big Bang theory made 1200+ on stock coils. the later Big Bangs May have had stock coils as well I can’t remember.

chevy 3 · 03-23-2020, 08:16 PM

I didn’t like the look of the coils so I mounted them under my radiator. Stock are all you will ever need.

InFiD3ViL · 03-23-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

I didn’t like the look of the coils so I mounted them under my radiator. Stock are all you will ever need.

I really want to relocate mine too. I like being able to have fancy valve covers.

You have any pictures of your mounting job?

chevy 3 · 03-23-2020, 08:46 PM

I can take som pics after work tomorrow. I did the valve covers and the coils just did t do it for me. I did the keto Valve cover brackets and no they are in the tool box. I will say two years ow and all is good. Plus they stay cool down below.

03-22-2020, 12:35 PM	#1
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Coil Pack Questions I am considering a coil pack upgrade/replacement. I have headers and a custom tune. I have NOS put have no plans to use it anytime soon. I see a lot of options with varying degrees of ohm resistance. Any of this make a difference? I don’t go to the track, which packs should I be looking at? Or should I just get replacement OEM packs? What have you done? And would you do it again? __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-22-2020, 01:47 PM	#2
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	The stock coil pack will work fine. I have 68K miles on my 2010 SS with a supercharger. See below for mods. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

03-22-2020, 02:27 PM	#3
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,084 View My Garage	From my understanding coil packs dont need to be replaced or upgraded unless they arnt working properly even with power adders OEM coils are fine __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

03-22-2020, 04:32 PM	#5
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Good to know, I did the light test on all of the packs by unplugging the pigtail. The engine made a slight change in noise. I checked the 1&3 cylinders with a multimeter and they read .3 -.4 ohms. I guess that is acceptable but on the low end. I am doing plugs and wires and part of me just wants to change the packs. I grew up changing the distributor as part of any tune up and it feels like changing the packs is part of the tune up. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-22-2020, 06:28 PM	#7
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	i guess I will test the rest of the coils so I can be sure __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-22-2020, 02:53 PM	#4
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	An N/A motor doesn't need upgraded coil packs. More spark energy doesn't help much N/A. As the plug tip wears, and the gap widens, maybe, but when boosted it helps to prevent spark blow out under boost. There's just no real need for more spark energy with an N/A motor, unless you're making your own fuel that requires it.

03-22-2020, 06:48 PM	#8
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	The only time you need to replace a coil is when it doesn't work anymore. Simple as that. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

03-23-2020, 04:42 PM	#9
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Yabbut I want some-A them purty red ones?

03-23-2020, 08:16 PM	#12
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	I didn’t like the look of the coils so I mounted them under my radiator. Stock are all you will ever need.

03-23-2020, 08:46 PM	#14
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	I can take som pics after work tomorrow. I did the valve covers and the coils just did t do it for me. I did the keto Valve cover brackets and no they are in the tool box. I will say two years ow and all is good. Plus they stay cool down below.