External Coil
Boondock Saint
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 94
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From: California
Coil
I haven't yet done one on my current car, but I had the exact same engine in my hatchie which did have one...
The pros:
More effecient combustion of the fuel air mixture which will give you slightly better gas mileage, and a slight pick up in horse power (these things are multiplied with forced induction, porting & polishing of the head, bigger injectors, fuel mapping changes, etc...except for gas mileage)
The con:
The biggest con, to me, was the fact that you are dependant on the companies rep to ensure that you don't get stuck somewhere. I had my coil go out one night and ended up having to get my hatchie towed home...that night sucked.
The pros:
More effecient combustion of the fuel air mixture which will give you slightly better gas mileage, and a slight pick up in horse power (these things are multiplied with forced induction, porting & polishing of the head, bigger injectors, fuel mapping changes, etc...except for gas mileage)
The con:
The biggest con, to me, was the fact that you are dependant on the companies rep to ensure that you don't get stuck somewhere. I had my coil go out one night and ended up having to get my hatchie towed home...that night sucked.
Still here... sorta...
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 17,177
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From: CO
I've used the MSD blaster external coil on my C1 for about 3 or 4 years now. Never had a problem with it and it didn't really give me any more power. It made the powerband more efficient and smooth, imo.
The con that I found, is that you have to use a proprietary distributor cap and they're not available everywhere. I'd get 2 caps if you go with the kit.
jmo
The con that I found, is that you have to use a proprietary distributor cap and they're not available everywhere. I'd get 2 caps if you go with the kit.
jmo
