What's up with the 1.8 coil packs?

[PR5Matt]

What's up with the 1.8 coil packs? I have seen them mentioned, but is there any real advantage?

 

[Installshield 2]

Not sure what you are talking about man...1.8 coil packs? , are they better than what?

 

[Nutari]

The coil packs of the 1.6 L protege engine.. supposedly they are a higher voltage or something..

 

[Installshield 2]

oh man I am lost...So the 1.6L are being said to be better on a 2.0l? or the 1.8L are better for a 1.6L? or what else?...sorry

 

[Gen1GT]

Ya, the Protege ignition system is pretty good, I'm not sure why you'd need better. Unless you're misfiring, there's no need, and you'd need some crazy high power levels to need to upgrade the ignition system....

 

[PR5Matt]

^^ I totally agree, but I was just curious as to why people are spending the money on them.

 

[peepsalot]

^^ I totally agree, but I was just curious as to why people are spending the money on them.

Who is? I've never heard of it.

 

[FC3s Boy]

^^ topher had them, i think they are pretty cheap

 

[Installshield 2]

Yeah I have never heard anything about this...

 

[vindication]

the upgraded 1.8L coil packs sends a stronger spark. Not sure anyone in the NA build world of protege needs them but they are a nice inexpensive upgrade.

 

[PR5Matt]

What is the proof of this stonger spark? They would be great if we increased compression well above what we run stock. Might smooth things out too.

 

[peepsalot]

oh man I am lost...So the 1.6L are being said to be better on a 2.0l? or the 1.8L are better for a 1.6L? or what else?...sorry

(mswerd)

the upgraded 1.8L coil packs sends a stronger spark. Not sure anyone in the NA build world of protege needs them but they are a nice inexpensive upgrade.

A stronger spark than what? How do you know this?

 

[PR5Matt]

Exactly...

 

[vindication]

(mswerd)

A stronger spark than what? How do you know this?

a stronger spark than the 2.0L coilpack. there were a few threads flying around about this some time ago. do a search cause I am too lazy

 

[PR5Matt]

Yea, but do they have proof? Just would like to know.

 

[Installshield 2]

yeah I thought the 1.8L cars had the same ignition system...there is no need for them to be different...

 

[Rogue]

did the 1.8 have the "wasted spark" system the 2.0 have? I think they have individual coilpacks and wires

 

[Dexter]

Wow , this thread is a huge clusterfuck of confusion, now isnt it?

 

[melicha8]

I think everyone is refering to the ignition on the 1.8l that has four spark plug wires and two coils are located at the front driver's side corner where the oil cap is. (thead back on track) I don't see how the spark is any better than the one currently in our engines. Why? Because no new transformer is used in installation. I wouldn't waste my money on it although some might have a preference strong enough for

 

[vindication]

Yea, but do they have proof? Just would like to know.

I beleive there was proof.
If yall really want to know do a thurough search. I would but I really could care less. then if yall find anything post it here so we can see too