Replacement ignition coil

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metalcutter
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Replacement ignition coil

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Has anyone used any replacement ignition coil other than the ac-delco?
I.e. Accel , MSD , Summit or Moroso?

Pros / Cons ?

TIA

astroturf
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Re: Replacement ignition coil

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Pros: The aftermarket stuff works like Gang Busters for awhile, then the heat of the dog house eats its lunch and you have problems.

Cons: See above.

Really though, The OEM stuff works really well. GM did a good job.

Hope this helps, Jim

Cobra
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Re: Replacement ignition coil

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I've destroyed two Accel coils i'm using a delphi one now and don't intend to waste my money buying another Accel coil so i can burn it out and have problems again. Can't comment on the other companies i've never used them
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metalcutter
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Re: Replacement ignition coil

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Astroturf and Cobra, many thanks for your comments.

Nothing like real life testing, thanks again.
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