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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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so i searched and no results...so what is better to use, stock vs an accel high ouput. ive heard of some poeple having good reviews with the accel, and others didnt notice anything.

i just bought a new coil and my spark cuts out and i start missfiring at 6500. so should i buy an oem replacement or an accel one?
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Default Re: ignition coil: stock vs upgraded internal

I just replaced mine with an Accel. I didn't notice any difference, but since it was $20 cheaper than an OEM coil, I'd go with it.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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well my car broke down...yet again. completly burned through the brand new coil. no spark. and my 2 month old plugs are BLACK as hell. im stumped
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Default Re: ignition coil: stock vs upgraded internal

What condition are your plug wires, cap, and rotor in? If the spark energy cannot be dissipated easily, you'll short out the coil pretty fast.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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really?wires i didnt replace, im going to try that next. they loo pretty old. cap and rotor are literally brand new. replaced them yesterday when i did the coil. im going to get a new coil, ngk plugs and wires hopefully.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Default Re: ignition coil: stock vs upgraded internal

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really?wires i didnt replace, im going to try that next. they loo pretty old. cap and rotor are literally brand new. replaced them yesterday when i did the coil. im going to get a new coil, ngk plugs and wires hopefully.
Ive always done wires every other plug change unless im having ignition issues... also if you have no idea when they were changed... change them
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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i know being a college student living on your own sucks cuz you cant afford ****. anyone know where i can find a decent set of wires for a good price? (50ish range
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Default Re: ignition coil: stock vs upgraded internal

the originals?
NGKs.

google it.
http://www.google.com/search?q=ngk+c...3424583e0d5426
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Default Re: ignition coil: stock vs upgraded internal

everyone where i live sells them for 80 for a SOHC motor.
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