2.0 conversion to 1.8 Coil Packs
- Thread starter njaremka
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<div class="bbWrapper">just thought I let everyone know that the 1.8L spark plug wires dont fit the 2.0L coil packs. Just found that out. Also MSD wires don't fit in the 2.0L coil packs either. <br />
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I have nology wires and there crapping out. My coil packs are located on the front like the 1.8 conversion. Besides the 1.8L wires not fitting in the coil packs the wires aren't long enough. <br />
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I was thinking of just getting the MSD wires and taking off the connector from the nology wires that connect to the coilpacks and fitting them on the MSD wires. <br />
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Any thoughts? What other options do I have besides relocating the coilpack and going back to stock? I don't want to downgrade to the 1.8L coils.</div>
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Protege2886
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- '99 Protege
<div class="bbWrapper">Does anyone have a better / more pictures of the MSP/ MP3 engine cover with this coil pack setup.<br />
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I was thinking of just cutting the edge of the cover and then I saw the same thing a couple of pages back so that's pretty comforting. Just wondering if there are any more reference photos out there.<br />
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Thanks !</div>
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<div class="bbWrapper">Was it mine? I cut my cover to sneak wires under.............<a href="http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG</a><br />
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Can't really see it very good at this angle.Only pic I have online rt now.</div>
Protege2886
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- '99 Protege
<div class="bbWrapper">I actually hadn't seen yours. Do you think you could take a picture of the front near the coil packs for me ? <br />
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It'd be a huge help.<br />
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thanks !!</div>
Protege2886
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- '99 Protege
<div class="bbWrapper">bump <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> ?</div>
<div class="bbWrapper">So why this application? I don't care about smoothness - but does it actually make a difference for boosted cars?<br />
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I'm going to be running 10psi and i'm not entirely sure if this is a worthwhile upgrade after all the probs i've had.</div>
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jimmysuite
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<div class="bbWrapper">^^ Is your grounding kit 4 or 8 gauge?</div>
Maxx Mazda
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<div class="bbWrapper">That looks like 8.</div>
ghettoracingkid
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<div class="bbWrapper">I think tis a downgrade...<br />
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the less travel of current from coil to plug the better. <br />
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why do you think vettes have 8 coil packs??? right over the plug?</div>
<div class="bbWrapper">dude, you're comparing a vette to the protege? really? the stock 2.0 liter coilpacks are not very reliable. the 1.8's are marginally better for reliability, and seem to work better with the stock ecu. the 2.0 coils seem to de better with aftermarket ecu's. <br />
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for me, it was a no-brainer to do the swap. i had a coil go out, and it was cheaper for me (at the time) to do the swap than to buy new factory coils.</div>
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I think tis a downgrade...<br />
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the less travel of current from coil to plug the better. <br />
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why do you think vettes have 8 coil packs??? right over the plug?
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LOL the vette doesnt have 8 FSDE 2.0l coil packs either!<br />
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Coil on plug IS a better setup IF good coils are used.<br />
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Search this thread very well and you will see what i mean.</div>
ghettoracingkid
Ask me about my Ipod
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- 2002 Miata LS
<div class="bbWrapper">i never said the vette has 2.0 coil packs on it. the vette has GMs coil packs for that motor on it.<br />
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and I agree a good coil is definitly key but if you do use the 1.8 set up make sure you have a good coil along with good low resistance wires.<br />
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ive read this thread completely</div>
Maxx Mazda
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<div class="bbWrapper">The LS1 coils are some of the best ignition coils you can buy. I'm swapping to them this winter.</div>
