Better Ignition Coils

[LinuxRacr]

Last night, my car was re-tuned by JDM Sam, and I and it screams now. We noticed that up top, always around 6,000 RPMs, it seemed like the spark was cuttion out. Timing and fuel were great. As a result, I am researching better coils. I went to the Haltech site, and came across these:

LS1 Ignition Coil
A high energy single coil with 'built-in igniter'. For use with wasted spark and direct fire application.

and

Dual 12V Ignition Coil
A high energy single coil with two posts. For use with a wasted spark direct fire application.

Those who have upgraded their coils, what are your thoughts and input on the matter? Juan, Steve, Sam, Beau, yall out there?

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

hmm..interesting..intended for our cars?

 

[LinuxRacr]

Well, if it is for our cars are not is not important if you are running a Stand Alone already. I forgot to mention that part.

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Well, if it is for our cars are not is not important if you are running a Stand Alone already. I forgot to mention that part.

hmm.i have MPi..does that count?

 

[LinuxRacr]

hmm.i have MPi..does that count?

I believe Nick used some aftermarket coils before with the MPI, so maybe.

 

[Kansei]

What coils are you running right now.. stock, 1.8..?

 

[LinuxRacr]

Stock coils, and wires, for the 2.0.

 

[Thekid760]

Nice, let us know how that turns out.

 

[HiBoost TS]

The stock coils are great. You just need to re gap the plugs a little closer and they will fine. In fact I use stock Protege coils in many of my 500+ cars.

They coils that you show in the picture will perform the same as the stock ones.
If you want a real spark, you must get a Dual igniter from Haltech a couple of MSD 6A and a coil pack from MSD. This will give you very good results.

Juan

 

[LinuxRacr]

What do you gap your plugs at?

 

[Fast lane]

hmm.i have MPi..does that count?

Here is the set up Nick From MPI used on my car Accel coil pack and AEM Ignition amplifier.

 

[HiBoost TS]

What do you gap your plugs at?

I Just try and try until I don't get the spark blow by the cylinder pressure.

 

[Focus]

hmm.i have MPi..does that count?

Will not work, you need an inverter for the trigger signal !!

 

[BOOSTR]

Good to know that the stock coils hold up well in extreme HP duty.

 

[LinuxRacr]

I Just try and try until I don't get the spark blow by the cylinder pressure.

I think I remember now you saying something like .22 in the past...

 

[Dr. Goodwrench]

(five-0) Have any of you checked with AWR and their custom Nology set ups? Proven performance improvement especially at extreme cylinder pressure. John Force runs Nology. AWR has customized the set ups for coil on applications so you can use the Nology wires AND use your stock coils. I run them on my RX-7's and Spec Miata too. AWR is who builds all of Mazda's Factory Supported race vehicles here in the USA.(five-0)

 

[Brian MP5T]

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[LinuxRacr]

I gapped my plugs closer, and I seem to have picked up some more power up top. I still think I need a stronger spark though. I am gapped at .22-.23

 

[Crazee D]

check the setup that lordworm is using.
4 x bosch coil packs. I'll look for the link.

here it is:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2822354&postcount=14

I found a few other related threads by searching "bosch coil packs"

 

[HiBoost TS]

I gapped my plugs closer, and I seem to have picked up some more power up top. I still think I need a stronger spark though. I am gapped at .22-.23

Good to know that you took my advise!

Juan