Ignition unit New Delteq opti Delayed / another optispark replacement?
Originally posted by aram
Looks awesome!! I know what I am swapping to if my optispark ever dies.
Those coils look like the exact same ones as come on my GTP, I wonder if they are the same, if so the coils are really easy to come by at most junkyards or ebay.
Looks awesome!! I know what I am swapping to if my optispark ever dies.
Those coils look like the exact same ones as come on my GTP, I wonder if they are the same, if so the coils are really easy to come by at most junkyards or ebay.
yes, they are the same (type at least, the ones pictured might be a high output aftermarket style)
they are the standard GM type 2 coil pack, the only diff is the northstar V8 ignition module, that is under the coils and is what the coils mount to
This is really sounding like the best way to go. I have two questions that maybe someone could answer:
What is the gm part number for the ignition module off the northstars?
What plug wires would fit the coil packs? Could i use any style?
What is the gm part number for the ignition module off the northstars?
What plug wires would fit the coil packs? Could i use any style?
I have the Delteq kit sitting in the garage awaiting my cam & heads swap that I hope to start next week. I got the Olds Aurora coil and module from a local salvage yard ready to mount for $100. You can use any plug wires you like as long as both ends are female like the spark plug end. Kit is well assembled with good directions.
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Hi everyone...sorry I have been silent for a little while...I moved last week and I have been completely disorganized. But fear not...I am now getting back to my obsessively orderly life! 
As for the questions about Northstar coilpacks, here is some useful info:
10458128 - Northstar V8 Ignition Module
19056672 - Coil for Ignition Module (4 req'd)
(these are GM part numbers)
As for the applications using these ignition modules & coils, look to 94-98 Cadillac Northstar and Olds Aurora V8 vehicles. Make sure you don't get one from a V6 Aurora because it, uh, won't work!
You can get the coils from the above mentioned applications as well. The coils are very easy to find since they are also used on 4 and 6-cylinder applications (like the late model Buick 3.8L V6 and the S-10 4-cylinder engines).
I think the last time I bought an ignition module and 4 coils new from the auto parts store, it ran about $350. The car-part website has a ton of used ones for fairly cheap.
A word to the wise: some salvage yards will call the ignition module and coils the "coilpack." This is fine, but just make sure that if you order one sight unseen that you specify that you need the 4 coils and the ignition module! There is a nice stamped aluminum bracket that came on the OEM setup as well, which can be used as the basis for a custom mounting location that is not necessarily covered by our three mounting options. If you want it, make sure you tell the salvage yards. Our "bare bones" kits come with the Delteq bracket of your choice (Radiator shroud mount of valve cover mount).
Let me know if there are any more questions!
pvisser@***.net
Pete

As for the questions about Northstar coilpacks, here is some useful info:
10458128 - Northstar V8 Ignition Module
19056672 - Coil for Ignition Module (4 req'd)
(these are GM part numbers)
As for the applications using these ignition modules & coils, look to 94-98 Cadillac Northstar and Olds Aurora V8 vehicles. Make sure you don't get one from a V6 Aurora because it, uh, won't work!

You can get the coils from the above mentioned applications as well. The coils are very easy to find since they are also used on 4 and 6-cylinder applications (like the late model Buick 3.8L V6 and the S-10 4-cylinder engines).
I think the last time I bought an ignition module and 4 coils new from the auto parts store, it ran about $350. The car-part website has a ton of used ones for fairly cheap.
A word to the wise: some salvage yards will call the ignition module and coils the "coilpack." This is fine, but just make sure that if you order one sight unseen that you specify that you need the 4 coils and the ignition module! There is a nice stamped aluminum bracket that came on the OEM setup as well, which can be used as the basis for a custom mounting location that is not necessarily covered by our three mounting options. If you want it, make sure you tell the salvage yards. Our "bare bones" kits come with the Delteq bracket of your choice (Radiator shroud mount of valve cover mount).
Let me know if there are any more questions!
pvisser@***.net
Pete
I've posted this in other threads, but here it is again: Delteq
The coils I used on my setup are MSD coils, not the standard black GM coils. I don't think they're any better than the GM ones; I just happened to have them (they were to go on my old Electromotive SDI setup which used the same coils).
I have had it installed for awhile now, and am very pleased with the results. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the system. I may not respond right away - I don't come to this board much anymore (I have turned on e-mail notification to this thread).
The coils I used on my setup are MSD coils, not the standard black GM coils. I don't think they're any better than the GM ones; I just happened to have them (they were to go on my old Electromotive SDI setup which used the same coils).
I have had it installed for awhile now, and am very pleased with the results. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the system. I may not respond right away - I don't come to this board much anymore (I have turned on e-mail notification to this thread).
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