2.0 conversion to 1.8 Coil Packs

[njaremka]

the swap really requires a change of the valve cover, and since the valve cover is not interchangeable, its a no go for the 1.6

 

[Joost27]

aside from how the plug wires meet the valve cover and where the bracket for the coils mount, would the rest in theory work?

 

[808MP5]

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

[Protege2886]

Does anyone have a better / more pictures of the MSP/ MP3 engine cover with this coil pack setup.

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.

Thanks !

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

Was it mine? I cut my cover to sneak wires under.............http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG

Can't really see it very good at this angle.Only pic I have online rt now.

 

[Protege2886]

I actually hadn't seen yours. Do you think you could take a picture of the front near the coil packs for me ?

It'd be a huge help.

thanks !!

 

[Protege2886]

bump ?

 

[ho bag]

Just installed mine, not a hugh difference but it does run smoother and rev a little better.

 

[Lil Freek]

So why this application? I don't care about smoothness - but does it actually make a difference for boosted cars?

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.

 

[Crazee D]

 

[jimmysuite]

^^ Is your grounding kit 4 or 8 gauge?

 

[Crazee D]

I don't remember (shrug)

 

[Maxx Mazda]

That looks like 8.

 

[Tzar177]

why do some say this is an upgrade while others say its a downgrade? which is it and why!!!??

 

[ghettoracingkid]

I think tis a downgrade...

the less travel of current from coil to plug the better.

why do you think vettes have 8 coil packs??? right over the plug?

 

[njaremka]

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.

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.

 

[ho bag]

I think tis a downgrade...

the less travel of current from coil to plug the better.

why do you think vettes have 8 coil packs??? right over the plug?

LOL the vette doesnt have 8 FSDE 2.0l coil packs either!

Coil on plug IS a better setup IF good coils are used.

Search this thread very well and you will see what i mean.

 

[ghettoracingkid]

i never said the vette has 2.0 coil packs on it. the vette has GMs coil packs for that motor on it.

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.

ive read this thread completely

 

[njaremka]

the stock mazda 1.8 set-up is a good set-up, and the only real difference between the 1.8 and the 2.0 set-up is the location of the coil packs. other than that, they are pretty much the same.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

The LS1 coils are some of the best ignition coils you can buy. I'm swapping to them this winter.