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1JEWLDSSRS · 08-19-2018, 07:02 PM

Hey there guys and gals, since I have just cammed my Camaro and installed new plugs, new Taylor 70mm wires and just about everything else, the car has 101k on the clock and was thinking that I should replace the coil packs. What brand do you "pros" suggest, MSD, Accel or just go back with the OEM GM replacements. I'm sure that they can't be still real good after 8 yrs and 101k miles. Thanks for any info and it is much appreciated.

Sinister10 · 08-19-2018, 07:26 PM

I’ve always just replaced with delco parts. MSD are nice, but I don’t know if they really provide any more performance over stock.

PROGXP · 08-19-2018, 09:02 PM

Are coils worth any power on a naturally aspirated engine in the real world?

I have been looking at these http://performancedistributors.com/p...-ls-sos-coils/ but don't want to spend the dollars if they're not worth anything significant on Heads + Cam N/A engine.

I saw one dyno evaluation on an LSA that made 26RWHP with those coils, then they did another with non stop video that only made 5RWHP after the internet questioning them! lol.

xc_SS/RS · 08-20-2018, 08:27 AM

stock is perfectly fine. but, if you want to upgrade them, i would run the Mercury Marine IGN-1A coil

ZEN357 · 08-20-2018, 09:27 AM

Anything ignition related, I have always ran MSD components.

https://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/...791+4294829509

blake-b · 08-20-2018, 02:38 PM

OEM and over 1000whp.

olblue75 · 08-21-2018, 12:51 AM

I've heard the truck coils are a factory type upgrade not huge but t a little and fairly affordable.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...l-upgrade.html

LsxDoctor · 08-21-2018, 12:46 PM

Stock coils.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-21-2018, 05:51 PM

Thanks guys for the info. Appreciate it.

christianchevell · 08-23-2018, 07:21 AM

You should look at granatelli …… they have a nice comparison of wires also with their zero ohms compared to many and nice choices for coils, you may want to do some sultans of spark or what ever. http://granatellimotorsports.com/ http://performancedistributors.com/p...-ls-sos-coils/ the sultans of spark have a nice article on the page from lsx TV showing its gains on a CTSV of course its boosted but....24 ish hp gain...… and the price is reasonable, why use stock...……...And I use granatelli wires...why give it good spark then kill it on the way to the plug..... SO no after seeing comparisons I don't recommend MSD or ACCEL or just what ever even for wires let alone Taylor...they are in the comparison also for resistance …. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...0&&FORM=VRDGAR

08-19-2018, 07:02 PM	#1
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	COIL PACK QUESTION. Hey there guys and gals, since I have just cammed my Camaro and installed new plugs, new Taylor 70mm wires and just about everything else, the car has 101k on the clock and was thinking that I should replace the coil packs. What brand do you "pros" suggest, MSD, Accel or just go back with the OEM GM replacements. I'm sure that they can't be still real good after 8 yrs and 101k miles. Thanks for any info and it is much appreciated. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

08-19-2018, 07:26 PM	#2
Sinister10 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 543	I’ve always just replaced with delco parts. MSD are nice, but I don’t know if they really provide any more performance over stock. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6M, MGW flatstick, CAI cold air intake, SLP loudmouth 2 axleback, TSP 1 7/8 headers w/ hfc, pfadt 1" springs, SRP pedals, emblempros "6.2L" emblems on hood, ZL1 grill, M/T SC-5 wheels, nitto motivo 275f 315r. ZL1 addons wickerbill, smoked lenses, resonator delete x pipe, diode dynamics DRLs 1LE suede steering wheel, mighty mouse CC. SCTX4 and Dyno Steve tune.

08-20-2018, 08:27 AM	#4
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	stock is perfectly fine. but, if you want to upgrade them, i would run the Mercury Marine IGN-1A coil __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-21-2018, 12:51 AM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,063	I've heard the truck coils are a factory type upgrade not huge but t a little and fairly affordable. https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...l-upgrade.html __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components. Last edited by olblue75; 08-21-2018 at 01:02 AM.

08-21-2018, 12:46 PM	#8
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	Stock coils. __________________ GJDM

08-19-2018, 09:02 PM	#3
PROGXP Drives: VF Holden Commodore Join Date: May 2017 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6	Are coils worth any power on a naturally aspirated engine in the *real world*? I have been looking at these http://performancedistributors.com/p...-ls-sos-coils/ but don't want to spend the dollars if they're not worth anything significant on Heads + Cam N/A engine. I saw one dyno evaluation on an LSA that made 26RWHP with those coils, then they did another with non stop video that only made 5RWHP after the internet questioning them! lol.

08-20-2018, 09:27 AM	#5
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Anything ignition related, I have always ran MSD components. https://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/...791+4294829509

08-20-2018, 02:38 PM	#6
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	OEM and over 1000whp.

08-21-2018, 05:51 PM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	Thanks guys for the info. Appreciate it. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

08-23-2018, 07:21 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	You should look at granatelli …… they have a nice comparison of wires also with their zero ohms compared to many and nice choices for coils, you may want to do some sultans of spark or what ever. http://granatellimotorsports.com/ http://performancedistributors.com/p...-ls-sos-coils/ the sultans of spark have a nice article on the page from lsx TV showing its gains on a CTSV of course its boosted but....24 ish hp gain...… and the price is reasonable, why use stock...……...And I use granatelli wires...why give it good spark then kill it on the way to the plug..... SO no after seeing comparisons I don't recommend MSD or ACCEL or just what ever even for wires let alone Taylor...they are in the comparison also for resistance …. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...0&&FORM=VRDGAR __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop Last edited by christianchevell; 08-23-2018 at 07:36 AM.