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Old 07-24-2011, 07:25 PM
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Coils are done for, what kind to get?

Throwing a CEL for some random misfires and checked my coils and theyre not looking too good. It's about time to change them anyways I was thinking about the BHR ignition system but dont really have enough cash at the moment. I have Magnecor 8.5mm wires that I just got in, and new NGK sparks so all I really need to refresh my ignition system is coils. Is there a coilpack out there better than the OEM's I have now? Any links to prices & info would be appreciated.
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I can't afford at this time or I would get them. Thank you for the link though. Can BHR sell JUST the coilpacks and not the whole ignition system does anyone know?
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Mazmart.com is a forum vendor. They sell coils for a good price
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So i'm assuming there isn't any better coilpacks for the 04-08 RX-8 other than OEM ones? No one makes any aftermarket coilpacks except for BHR, right? And if you wanted those ones, you'd have to purchase the full ignition system, correct?
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There are no aftermarket coils worth mentioning, other than BHR (unless you know how to fabricate your own...)
Go with OEM or else email black halo racing
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You can't go wrong with oem.
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Thank you BHR. And I will probably end up getting the OEM set off Mazmart. Thanks for the help guys
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if you coupon it up right (check fatwallet) you can get a set of coils for 100 bucks from advance auto.

I too would love the BHR, but its cost prohibitive at the moment.
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Originally Posted by drifthappens
if you coupon it up right (check fatwallet) you can get a set of coils for 100 bucks from advance auto.

I too would love the BHR, but its cost prohibitive at the moment.
Thanks man. I'll look it up tmrw
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keep in mind some of the coupons stack. so you can use more than one.
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actually, you can go very wrong with OEM coils. very very wrong
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience w/ or info. about coil setup available from Esmeril Racing.

http://www.mazdaparts.com/products/E...-and-Play.html
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Originally Posted by WingleBeast
actually, you can go very wrong with OEM coils. very very wrong
Like when a couple of my coils went at just over 40,000 miles, taking out the front 02 sensor, a set of spark plugs, and the catalytic converter? Plus giving me a rather interesting drive limping it to the dealer?

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if you NEED coils ASAP, and if you aren't set up at the moment for a 400-600 dollar expenditure, then, no, you can't go wrong with OEM coils. However, if you purchase said coils (for about 100, as i priced them), then purchase the BHR/esmeril/whatever later (say, 5k-10k miles, etc), you can always offload the oem coils (or keep them "just in case").
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Thanks drift. I purchased a set off Mazmart. I'll probably end up getting the BHR system in the spring when I take my 8 out of the garage
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That's a big agreement on the BHR ignition system. I've had mine in for ~150K miles now and still going strong.

Strongly recommended as soon as you can afford it.
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Originally Posted by '05Shinka999
Just wondering if anyone has any experience w/ or info. about coil setup available from Esmeril Racing.
Yes. Their kit lacks a VERY important component and when you factor that in, our kit is a little less expensive. Add to that the fact that we hand-build our brackets, dress out the harnesses, and build the spark plug wire sets in-house (so if you ever have a problem you know who to contact) and I would say peace of mind is rather cheap from BHR.

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Not to turn this into a BHR fanboi show but you can't go wrong with the BHR set. Stay with the stock coils until you can afford the better coils. I ran stock coils while turbocharged for a couple thousand miles until they died. Stock coils work fine, you just end up burning through them in about 30k miles or sooner.
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Originally Posted by drifthappens
*cough*i'lltakeatestset*cough*
We have about 15 kits available for shipment next week.


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