ok my friends v6 runs rough. the coil is bad.
but he's saying that he needs 3 or 4 new coils.

i used to have a lt1 and i had an opti spark so im no help...
can someone explain the coil system
on the 97 v6 camaro?

also...what exactly do i need? and...any leads on where to get them cheaper b/c money is very tight.

thanks!!!


i miss my lt1....gave it up for a SAAB.

 

The 3.8 V6 in these cars (97-02) has 3 coils, 1 for every 2 plugs.

Is the car throwing codes? How does he know the coil is bad?

As for replacement, its a matter of unbolting the old one and bolting the new one down. They are pretty easy to get to and work on, right on the top of the driverside valve cover.

I think stock replacements run about $35 or so.

 

They usually say if 1 goes just replace them all. You can get good performance ones from ac delco or jegs or msd for like $45 each.

 

thanks!
yeah he checked at autozone it was throwing codes.

he said he can buy 3 for like 90 bucks....apparently that's too expensive.
so.,...he needs to save up.

 

Just misfire codes or something that says the coils?

we have alot of problems with plugs and wires in these cars... REad the post the great misfire mystery.

 

thanks! i'll tell him.
he says he knows its the coils.

 

Don't spend the money on aftermarket coils - it's a waste. AC Delco coils are perfectly good, and cheaper.

- Justin

 

Coils are about $20 a coil. V6's take 3, check haynes for firing order / wiring order.