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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 08:38 AM
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The coil packs are ugly and I imagine don't provide the optimum spark. So, does anyone know who makes a nice hp adding alternative? Also, I want some nice polished or chrome valve covers. Any suggestions? Will be doing heads, cam, rockers, rods and springs in the near future.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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Default Re: Coil Pack Replacement? (Waterfreak)

Modern ignition systems are very well designed. The primary motivation is emissions performance, and once you light the fire more ignition energy is not going to improve power, so there are no functional performance benefits to alternative ignition systems or components despite the marketing claims.

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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Default Re: Coil Pack Replacement? (Waterfreak)

Katech is supposed to have a new set of LS1/LS6 covers with remote coilpack mounting brackets soon. I was told a "mock-up" set would be shown @ the Indy trade show. Their old style is no longer available ..according to Katech...Although I still see them for sale on websites. Wait and see. :cool: :cool: :cheers:
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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Default Re: Coil Pack Replacement? (binksZ06)

I just e-mailed Katech. Hopefully they can enlighten me.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 04:22 PM
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Default Re: Coil Pack Replacement? (Waterfreak)

If you can't wait for the Katech unit, Haltech has rails to mount coil packs on. :chevy
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 12:56 AM
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Default Re: Coil Pack Replacement? (SWCDuke)

:iagree:
He's right, we have 8 freakin' coils, we have one of the best systems in the world, colder plugs if you run hard is about the only change recommended.
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