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5ABI VT · 11-09-2014

I purchased a used set of msd coils. I wasn't going to use them until another time and was going to re-use the coils currently on the car just to keep things the same and not introduce new parts in case of issues.

I was wiping down the coils and found a few cracks and just aged plastic. Thoughts ?

Same coil down the side

efnfast · 11-09-2014

I wouldn't think a cracked coil is worth the agrivation, they aren't very expensive. Plus, they are widely available. Jerry has them.

XfireZ51 · 11-09-2014

Absolutely switch them out. I've had MSD coils for 7 years now and they still function very well. When I did my top end porting initially, I also swapped out stock coils and injectors. Didn't need to, it was more a matter of efficiency and preventative care. Another one of those "while you're there" kind of thing.
If I can pre-empt a breakdown on the road, I try to do that.

5ABI VT · 11-09-2014

Thanks guys definitely switching them out. To be honest I'm not sure why I bought the used msd coils I wish I had just ordered a new set. Seemed reasonable for the price and I had a PayPal balance just urging to be spent

glad to hear msd has worked I think I may use them. The plenum is plugged now so switching in the future will be very easy. Especially now that I've done pulling the plenum once.

Z51JEFF · 11-10-2014

Ive got MSD coils as well.

pantera1683 · 11-10-2014

I have a set of new and used AC Delco coils for sale if you're interested.

Kevin · 11-10-2014

I know I changed mine out but I have no idea what I put in.

5ABI VT · 11-10-2014

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I know I changed mine out but I have no idea what I put in.

I think I bought the msd coils from you ? Can't even rebember lol. I picked them up as spares but looks like I'm better off using them over these. I'll get some oem replacements ordered up.

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5ABI VT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 783	Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? I purchased a used set of msd coils. I wasn't going to use them until another time and was going to re-use the coils currently on the car just to keep things the same and not introduce new parts in case of issues. I was wiping down the coils and found a few cracks and just aged plastic. Thoughts ? Same coil down the side

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,424	Re: Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? I wouldn't think a cracked coil is worth the agrivation, they aren't very expensive. Plus, they are widely available. Jerry has them.

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,700	Re: Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? Absolutely switch them out. I've had MSD coils for 7 years now and they still function very well. When I did my top end porting initially, I also swapped out stock coils and injectors. Didn't need to, it was more a matter of efficiency and preventative care. Another one of those "while you're there" kind of thing. If I can pre-empt a breakdown on the road, I try to do that. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

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5ABI VT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 783	Re: Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? Thanks guys definitely switching them out. To be honest I'm not sure why I bought the used msd coils I wish I had just ordered a new set. Seemed reasonable for the price and I had a PayPal balance just urging to be spent glad to hear msd has worked I think I may use them. The plenum is plugged now so switching in the future will be very easy. Especially now that I've done pulling the plenum once. Last edited by 5ABI VT; 11-09-2014 at 12:44 PM.

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Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,072	Re: Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? Ive got MSD coils as well.

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pantera1683 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 396	Re: Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? I have a set of new and used AC Delco coils for sale if you're interested. Last edited by pantera1683; 11-10-2014 at 01:47 PM.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Thoughts on coil pics ? Replace or .. ? I know I changed mine out but I have no idea what I put in. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"