Re: $36 Replacement ignition coils?
 

As a quick test, I just slid a section of 2.5" dom tube all the way through. No binding. I think we will be good :)

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Porsche 930 rear swaybars. *cough cough* Look oddly familiar?
http://www.turbokraft.com/catalog/im...ar-Rear_20.jpg

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Do you have one like this to compare?

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Very interesting thread, gr8 work smc. Subscribed

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Its a little scattered at this point. A more than just abit off topic from the original post, but im glad that its raising more than just a few eyebrows. :)

As for the swaybar, I dont have one of the 911/930 bars just yet. Its on my to-do list. But I know where to get a hold of one for some measurements.

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me likey this thread a lot :D

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This was a triumph.
I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
Well, the new coils are installed and functional. The wiring to the coils needs to be loomed to look better and to keep them from damage. Other than that, up and running.
Nothing to note performance wise. The car runs just as it did before. Which I suppose it note worthy in and of itself. Proof that you dont need to spend $200 for a single replacement part :) Ill post up pictures later as I have to head out for Easter family stuff.

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OLOLLOL You are the man.

Let my response just be that each of my SVXes has one of these: http://news.cnet.com/i/bto/20080124/...talSticker.png

Re: $36 Replacement ignition coils?
 

Each set of 3 coils are connected by these blue, green and grey connectors located on the back of the engine. To remove them, first pull upward and then out on the flat tabs that are on the connectors, facing the fenders. This will allow you to remove the clips holding them to the mounting brackets. Then there is a second set of tabs on the opposite side of the connectors, holding them together. Pull Up on the tabs and pull the connectors apart.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods023.jpg

Remove the coil packs and snip the wires.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods024.jpg

Strip the ends
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods025.jpg

And install the supplied terminal ends that came with the new coils.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods027.jpg

Note that the red yellow wire is positive and the yellow white is negative.

Mounting the packs:
In my case, I simply placed them where I wanted them and used a drillbit to mark where the mounting holes were. Then drilled the holes out. The last coil by the frame rail is a ***** to get mounted as you wont be able to fit a drill motor in place due to clearance issues with the engine. For the lower two holes, I just eyeballed it and was lucky enough to be spot on with drilling from the inner fender into the engine bay.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods022.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods019.jpg

Connect your ignition wires using the supplied screws
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods028.jpg

And then custom cut your spark plug wires to length.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...svxmods030.jpg

And thats it! Your up and running. Just like factory, only a helluva lot cheaper.

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Someone should Sticky this.

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Please no. Think of the children!

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Sticky..as in make it at the top of the thread so it wont get lost forever

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*chuckles* Yeah, I know. Just being goofy for a moment. It happens on occasion.

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This Network is NOT a place to have fun!:mad:
This place is like Procreation!
Serious!
Not a thing to F with!:mad:












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Re: $36 Replacement ignition coils?
 

Its been stated in another forum that I have a complete lack of understanding of the subject matter in regards to the coil swap. Very well. A few quick figures relating as to why I decided to do such an install.
Stock coil: 60 ma, 36,000 v maximum output with a short duration spark. $100 to $200 each.
High End Aftermarket subaru STI coils: 120ma, 50,000 v. output with modulated multi-spark capabilities. However they cost $700 for a set of 4.
My alternative: 310 ma, 51,000 v output with long duration spark. Cost, $36 each.

The remote coils are now mounted away from heat and vibration, have a more substantial spark that is less likely to be "blown out" when in a forced induction situation and are readily available and of lower cost than any alternative with a *subaru* label on them.