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Has anyone done an LT1 to LS1 coil pack ingnition conversion?

Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Has anyone done an LT1 to LS1 coil pack ingnition conversion?

http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/itemdesc~CartId~{E07A2C15-344F-4A46-8E31-C4815CF6EF48EVEREST}~ic~050LTCC~eq~~Tp~.htm


Has anyone else had experience with this product or done something similar. Thanks.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Your link does not work.
For the rest of you he is asking about the LTCC.

Yes it has been done. Do you understand the cost is MUCH higher than the cost of the kit you are looking at? You have to add coils and such to it.


I guess the best question to ask you is what do you think you are going to get out of it?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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I dont know what I am trying to get out of it, I have an MSD box and have never had problems with the opti, but if it is a night and day differance between the LS1 and LT1 ignitions, then why wouldnt I make the switch. And I am aware that I have to purchase the coils and other parts, I read the fine print.



Ok to clarify, I should have asked what the results were of the people that did this conversion.

For those of you who have done this conversion do you think it was worth it?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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i did the ltcc kit and absolutely love it. car runs much better especially in the upper rpms when you start running a setup that needs some high rpm's it is well worth it.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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Also consider most people will have done the conversion on WORN ignition systems and half the supposed gains will come from fresh parts not necessarily the swap to a multicoil system.

I will agree the multicoil is technically better but have to say at the same time the stock system is capable of more than 99% of guys here will ever ask of it.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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The LSx coils setups have proven to provide the strong ignition required for big power-adder setups, like a 300-shot of nitrous or 20# of boost.

The other advantage, for all applications, is getting the high voltage out of the Opti, and leaving the optical sensor in a cleaner environment.

I've been running 8 LS1-style coils for 7+ years (not the LTCC).
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Injuneer
The LSx coils setups have proven to provide the strong ignition required for big power-adder setups, like a 300-shot of nitrous or 20# of boost.

The other advantage, for all applications, is getting the high voltage out of the Opti, and leaving the optical sensor in a cleaner environment.

I've been running 8 LS1-style coils for 7+ years (not the LTCC).
Thanks for the info. Right now my set up is the GM opti, GM Platinum plugs, Taylor 8.5MM, and I have an MSD Digital 6 box...Do you think it would be worth the cost and aggravation to convert to a coil setup or do you think that I have an adequate setup for my car right now as I do not have a cam (yet) or any other power adder. Also can I use the Taylor wires I have (its the OTVC kit) with the coil setup.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SnakeSkinner28
Thanks for the info. Right now my set up is the GM opti, GM Platinum plugs, Taylor 8.5MM, and I have an MSD Digital 6 box...Do you think it would be worth the cost and aggravation to convert to a coil setup or do you think that I have an adequate setup for my car right now as I do not have a cam (yet) or any other power adder. Also can I use the Taylor wires I have (its the OTVC kit) with the coil setup.
For a bolt-on car it is PLENTY of ignition for you.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Ls1 coilpacks no,
ford coil packs yes
and with no opti
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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I think the answer to your question is that in 99% of the cases, the LTCC or "coil conversion kits" in general are of no benefit (performance-wise) to a car with a properly working opti/ignition.

High RPM cars can benefit due to limitations of the rotor...
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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LTCC, LS2 Truck coils, Custom Taylor Wires, with Fast Best thing I ever did for the ignition setup!!

700RWHP 840 RWHP on Spray

Coils and Wires


LTCC (there is a custom cover for it now)
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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Wow thats bad ***
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ramair96ws6
LTCC, LS2 Truck coils, Custom Taylor Wires, with Fast Best thing I ever did for the ignition setup!!

700RWHP 840 RWHP on Spray

Coils and Wires


LTCC (there is a custom cover for it now)
I also got the ltcc and ls2 coils but not installed yet.I really like your setup but got some issue with it that i dont understand...

How did you connect the 2 pink wire that connect to the pink with black stripes(12volts)at the coil.Since they are coming out by the loom near the ltcc main plug

Same thing with the white one wich is ground but need to be connect to a pcm ground @ ignition module(yellow with black stripes).How did you connect it since its coming directly from the main ltcc plug.

I see that the big loom is going toward the rear of the intake and couldnt figure out where those wire are since theyre not route in front where the ignition module/coil was?

Thanks
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ramair96ws6
LTCC, LS2 Truck coils, Custom Taylor Wires, with Fast Best thing I ever did for the ignition setup!!

700RWHP 840 RWHP on Spray

Coils and Wires


LTCC (there is a custom cover for it now)

Are the Canton covers polished or chromed?

-B
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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i am in the middle of getting everything to to a ltcc

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