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Old 12-16-2010, 10:55 PM
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LS2 coil upgrade project.

So I decided to change the stock coils on my 8 for some LS2 truck coils. I was able to pull some off of ebay for 300$ shipped (set of 8, selling the other four) so 150 for the 4 I need. Additionally I'll be getting this wiring harness. and a set of msd wires and ngk OEM plugs. I'll be posting my progress and hopefully end up with a nice DIY for people who are looking into doing this.

any advice or input is appriciated
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Ill take the other four
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sorry, someone already asked for them. I'll let you know if they don't go through with it since I won't be able to ship them till after new years.
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You wont regret it. I've had mine in for awhile.
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Damn who did you buy those off of? I got a set of 4 for $80 NIB...let me know if get stuck, built my kit for just under $275 with everything. I've a wire diagram if you need it.
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ebay. I still have to order the wiring harness, and the msd wires. already have the plugs. Hopefully it'll be straight forward
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Damn who did you buy those off of? I got a set of 4 for $80 NIB...let me know if get stuck, built my kit for just under $275 with everything. I've a wire diagram if you need it.
Please PM me it
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Originally Posted by I8U
Damn who did you buy those off of? I got a set of 4 for $80 NIB...let me know if get stuck, built my kit for just under $275 with everything. I've a wire diagram if you need it.
Doin the same project. If you could pm the wiring diagram that would be great. Thanks in advance.
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+1 you should do a diy
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nice.

as far as input - BHR might be able to provide some
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Where are you getting your MSD wires and specs on them?
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Originally Posted by Atilla
nice.

as far as input - BHR might be able to provide some
I think we've provided more than enough input at this point.
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true, I've read almost through all of you msd coil project thread. Pretty interesting stuff. One question tho: do I need to do anything to the dwell times of the coils?
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Originally Posted by rz-jacks
true, I've read almost through all of you msd coil project thread.
BHR does not have one.
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So. When does that patent get on the books...
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what should i set the spark trig output on my microtech lt10s to? falling edge or rising edge? thanks zack
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i know someone has to have a microtech with these coils.
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update: finally got everything I needed and I went ahead and installed everything today. I'll try to post pictures when it get warmer. Overall I didn't notice a lot of difference except that now the power delivery is smooth as opossed to before where the engine kinda hesitated at high rpm's, also my idle is a lot smoother. I just filled her up so I'll report on gas milage as soon as I have a baseline. I did not change the plugs just yet so that might affect the results.

Cheers
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any info on the spark trig output setting for a microtech?
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Any Pics of coil setup?
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what did you do for the bracket? and can you shoot me that wiring diagram? (yes, necropost, sorry.)
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