Coil and Spark Plug Wires

DuhNeon179 · Post by **DuhNeon179** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:18 am

What brand of High Performance Coil and spark plug wires are you using? And what is the best one?

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:22 am

Stock. Stock.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:24 am

Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:Stock. Stock.

for the coil.

The wires I'd go with Granatelli Spark Plug Wires

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:48 am

hansken_yo wrote:
Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:Stock. Stock.

for the coil.

The wires I'd go with Granatelli Spark Plug Wires

Yeah as soon as I clicked submit, I realized that there are better solutions for OEM wires. Didn't bother changing it, though.

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:31 pm

Screaming demon is the best coil but its only worth if i you do an extreme engine build or boost setup.

lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:52 pm

everyone has their own opinions. Some say stock coil some say the msd. Granatelli wires are popular as well.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:14 pm

Best wires are the Magnecores, MSD's, and Granatelli's.

I like the Screamin' Demon coil, but I really don't notice any difference compared to a stock coil.
Good wires (and clean PLUGS) are more important.

- Nick

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:22 pm

MSDs fry on SRTs I think they are okay on SXT

slow-mo · Post by **slow-mo** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:25 pm

hansken_yo wrote:
Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:Stock. Stock.

for the coil.

The wires I'd go with Granatelli Spark Plug Wires

+1

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:46 pm

Stock coil and accel wires. cause they were cheap and I was already ordering from Summit.

ZeroChad · Post by **ZeroChad** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:04 pm

I've always thought 70k was the magic number for coil and wire replacement. Superstition perhaps.

I went with MSD wires. They have a relatively low DC resistance, and also appear to be very durable as well. I replaced my stock coil with a Screaming Demon. My stock coil had begun to oxidize on the #4 contact. This is usually a sign that the coil should be replaced.

OB · Post by OB » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:56 pm

I rock a stock coilpack and MSD wires. Don't bother upgrading them unless you need it anyway. No performance gains to speak of. The factory ignition system is solid, much like everything else on these cars.

sxmania · Post by **sxmania** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:43 am

ZeroChad wrote:I've always thought 70k was the magic number for coil and wire replacement. Superstition perhaps.

I went with MSD wires. They have a relatively low DC resistance, and also appear to be very durable as well. I replaced my stock coil with a Screaming Demon. My stock coil had begun to oxidize on the #4 contact. This is usually a sign that the coil should be replaced.

Iv put a stock set of wires on mine to solve a studder but the coil is at 135000kms and still strong

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:24 pm

Stock coil and MSD wires for me.

DuhNeon179 · Post by **DuhNeon179** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:02 pm

so stick with the stock Coil? Im almost up to 70k Miles isn't that once its 70k Miles shouldn't there be a change in the coil? But I will def get those MSD wires

OB · Post by OB » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:13 pm

Like I said, if you need a tune up, go with aftermarket stuff. It's not worth the money if you don't need to replace it, but in your case I'd recommend it. MSD coil and wires are a good choice.

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:57 pm

Ive got a little over 77k on my stock coil. No issues, and see no reason to change it.

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:37 pm

136,000+ here.

Even painted it blue. (makes the spark more blue, worth 0.9 hp

)

OB · Post by OB » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:47 pm

I like to over-maintain my car personally, so my advise is biased towards that. Nothing on my car sees more than 1/2 normal service intervals. It's better to be safe than sorry, especially with stuff that doesn't cost a lot.

hybrid-Srt2001 · Post by **hybrid-Srt2001** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:56 pm

thats a good theory to have with timing belts....

Boyscoutgonebad · Post by **Boyscoutgonebad** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:52 pm

picked up a granatelli(sp?) coil pack and wires from modern. havn't gotten them yet so i'll see how they run when I get them in. My car had over 100,000 miles when i got it so i'm just trying to get all the general maintenance up to date. I'm with OB better safe than sorry especially on the cheaper stuff.

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:46 pm

Meh, service life of a coil is when it fails.

Mine will never fail, as I don't want to try to color match it again!

When they can prove better output from an aftermarket coil, I might get one when mine fails.
But then a better spark than what's needed isn't going to make anymore power.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:49 am

Screamin Demon coil and Crane Firewires here. I'm due for a new set of each... Coil's got over 70K on it. So new SD coil, and I'm thinking about trying out the Granatelli wires next time around...

Later
Allex

fixitmattman · Post by **fixitmattman** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:23 pm

227 000km+++, On original wires and coil.

Probably put a new set of wires on this summer.

DuhNeon179 · Post by **DuhNeon179** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:58 am

Alright sweet, thanks. It seems like MSD are good for both Coil and Wires? Hmm..

lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:31 pm

yes thy are fine for ur sxt. its an accepted brand definitely.

nopiboy19 · Post by **nopiboy19** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:11 pm

go with nology thats what i got , they cost but you will love wht they do to your car. i think it was a good buy for me.

esfan · Post by **esfan** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:05 am

me 80k+ still with the stock coil and wire, just got the spark plugs changed, feel pretty good recently.

i just find out this article talks about the resistance about the wire set. it's pretty interesting and some truths really make sense.
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm

is the stock brand "mopar"......?

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:09 pm

nopiboy19 wrote:go with nology thats what i got , they cost but you will love wht they do to your car. i think it was a good buy for me.

Did they make it so you could get roadhead while driving down the road without a girl in the passenger seat?

Otherwise they really didn't do anything.

Post by **occasional demons** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:21 pm

Either that, or your buddy is ghey.