Stock Coil vs Aftermarket Coil

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Nov 7, 2003 | 10:37 AM

ollie-99

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Stock Coil vs Aftermarket Coil

What would the differences be??

Nov 7, 2003 | 10:42 AM

gb95zconv

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I put a crane aftermarket coil in my car and it died within a year so I threw the stocker back in....I cant tell the difference.

Nov 7, 2003 | 10:46 AM

rpm4lalo

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I have an accel coil and can tell no difference from it and the stock one.

Nov 7, 2003 | 10:53 AM

drewstealth

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Is there a way to test a stock coil? Because i was gonna get a msd coil just for a tune up purpose. But if it doesn't make a difference then i rather not spend my money.

Nov 7, 2003 | 11:28 AM

quicksilver97ta

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Originally posted by drewstealth
Is there a way to test a stock coil?

Yes, you can measure the reistance across each side of the coil. The specification are listed in a Haynes or Chiltons manual.

Nov 7, 2003 | 12:07 PM

drewstealth

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k, thx i'll check it out.

Nov 7, 2003 | 12:32 PM

AlmostfastLT1

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I got the msd coil, and it works a little better and looks cool.

I think it is like $45

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