Coil direction?
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RE: Coil direction?
Does it matter which direction the coil is?
Some aftermarket coils (MSD Blaster as an example) state in their directions that the coil should not be mounted on it's side.
Disregarding this could lead to coil overheating and ignition failure... ask me how I know.
MSD markets a gel filed(as opposed to a standard oil filled) coil that can be mounted in any position.
Dave
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RE: Coil direction?
I believe that the factory coil is mounted on the intake manifold laying lengthwise with the wiring connections facing towards the front of the car. But i've seen them mounted to the front of the left/right head also.
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RE: Coil direction?
ORIGINAL: davesanborn
It depends on what type of coil you're referring to....
Some aftermarket coils (MSD Blaster as an example) state in their directions that the coil should not be mounted on it's side.
Disregarding this could lead to coil overheating and ignition failure... ask me how I know.
MSD markets a gel filed(as opposed to a standard oil filled) coil that can be mounted in any position.
Dave
It depends on what type of coil you're referring to....
Some aftermarket coils (MSD Blaster as an example) state in their directions that the coil should not be mounted on it's side.
Disregarding this could lead to coil overheating and ignition failure... ask me how I know.
MSD markets a gel filed(as opposed to a standard oil filled) coil that can be mounted in any position.
Dave
damm you mean i have to go read the stupid instructions now [8D]
hopefully i still have the box
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From: San Diego, CA
RE: Coil direction?
I think your main concern would be mounting it away from places producing a lot of heat, especially with a performance coil. Here's where mine is mounted and I think it is a good accessible position close to the distributor.
