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Old 07-29-2009, 11:40 AM
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Replaced coils and wires

Well I just got done replacing my wires and coils and also cleaned the MAF (plugs were done 2 days ago) on my 04 and WOW-what a huge difference! Running like a champ now. Thanks to all who posted DIY's. It was super easy.
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Yup, it really does make a remarkable difference. Well done.
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How many miles was on your 8?
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what kind of coils did you replace them with, were they OEM?
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
How many miles was on your 8?
60k
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Originally Posted by Shijin-Kun
what kind of coils did you replace them with, were they OEM?
Yeah, they were OEM.
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im about to do this ... anyone in houston know how and wanna give me a hand?
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i bet your idle is buttery smooth and healthy now, huh?
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^It's very easy, just 4 bolts holding down the coils, Just have to take off your CAI.

Send me a PM if you would like to order them.
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Originally Posted by rodjonathan
im about to do this ... anyone in houston know how and wanna give me a hand?
It's really easy. You won't have any problem doing it yourself. The DIY on here says to remove the air filter box. That's not necessary. I just had to remove the little black box thing that's right above the coils. I also did the wires and was lucky enough to be able to reach my arm down to the plugs from above so I didn't have to jack it up or remove the wheel. You need a long extension and remember to do them one at a time so you don't forget what coil each plug wire goes to.
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Originally Posted by nikkdizzle
i bet your idle is buttery smooth and healthy now, huh?
yup. starts quicker, too.
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Best to do the coils/wires at the same time (and 'plugs for that matter) just so you match up the firing sequence properly (do one at a time). You only need to remove that portion of the intake above the coils to provide visibility/access (unless you have Superman x-ray vision and Mr. Fantastic pliable fingers).
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nice job
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good job!
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