msd coil packs

[O3 pharoh]

anyone running the msd coils? was recommended. by couple guys at the LM dealer. have a slight miss and they said he sees them go bad all the time with same symptoms. they are about $350 for the set. thanks in advance.

[Fourth Horseman]

This is debated a lot on the forums, much like what type of motor oil to run and when to change it.

I'll just tell you that I've got the MSD coil packs in my Vortech supercharged Marauder and I love them. I believe them to be a higher quality product. For what it's worth, when I had my Marauder tuned by the Shelby American people in Vegas they agreed that going with the MSD product was a good call.

There's certainly nothing wrong with the OEM product, though, so go with what fits your budget and you feel safest with. The MSD coils are going for about $350 for a set of eight on amazon.com.
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Coils/Ford_C-O-P_Coils/82448_-_Ford_Blaster_COP_99-04_4_6L/5_4L_4V_DOHC,_8-Pack.aspx

EDIT: Correction. I just checked Amazon and they've gone up since I checked last time. They're about $400 right now. Looks like there's a $40 rebate, though.

[DOOM]

Well how much is a complete set of OEM coils?

[Blackened300a]

Well how much is a complete set of OEM coils?

Check out Sparta. $260 for 8 motorcraft OEMs.

[BODYMAN]

MSD cheaper here http://www.autopartsdeal.com/catalog/?N=9224&Nr=OR(AND(make:Mercury,model:M arauder,year:2004),AND(univers al:1))&Vi=11266+4294960293+1669&y=2004&mk=Mercury&md=Marauder

How about Accell? They show them however I thought for some reason accell didnt have them for ours

[quick vic]

I have MSD coil packs on my CV 2v and, I never have had any issues and they have been on my car for 7 months, I was going to get Accell coils but I got a great deal from a buddy thats works at my local parts store.

[DOOM]

Check out Sparta. $260 for 8 motorcraft OEMs.

Ding ding ding!!!! We have a winner!!! :banana2:

[Fourth Horseman]

How about Accell? They show them however I thought for some reason accell didnt have them for ours

I have run Accell coils on my cars in the past with no problems. However, I've read quite a few forum posts over the years with people reporting problems.

Personally, I don't think we're talking about enough money here to warrant going cheap. I'll buy the best parts I can get to avoid problems down the road. People trip over dollars to save dimes all the time, but whatever works for them, I guess.

[BODYMAN]

I have run Accell coils on my cars in the past with no problems. However, I've read quite a few forum posts over the years with people reporting problems.

Personally, I don't think we're talking about enough money here to warrant going cheap. I'll buy the best parts I can get to avoid problems down the road. People trip over dollars to save dimes all the time, but whatever works for them, I guess.

Iam with ya on that one thing I wont do on any of my cars, Is go cheap to save a buck NO WAY NO HOW!

[O3 pharoh]

awesome. will look at accell too. I was getting crazy $100 a piece quotes on OEM which is crazy. that's why I was gonna do msd. thanks a lot guys.

[yjmud]

I had problems with accel customer service so they can go stuff themselves
I will never give that company my business again just my thoughts

[Chi Stallion]

Ima order these msd coil packs and see if they live up to the hype. All I know is the OEM ignition coil on our cars suck big fat ones!! I will never buy em again. Thanks Ford for being cheap and making such a crappy design ignition coil.

My car is running like ass these past couple months and still is. I changed the spark plugs to the factory SP433 and it felt somewhat better already. My OEM ignition coils were smelling burnt when I took em out even the new ones that I replaced months ago were smelling burnt too. Hope these MSD Coils come through when I need em the most.

[LANDY]

Ima order these msd coil packs and see if they live up to the hype. All I know is the OEM ignition coil on our cars suck big fat ones!! I will never buy em again. Thanks Ford for being cheap and making such a crappy design ignition coil.

My car is running like ass these past couple months and still is. I changed the spark plugs to the factory SP433 and it felt somewhat better already. My OEM ignition coils were smelling burnt when I took em out even the new ones that I replaced months ago were smelling burnt too. Hope these MSD Coils come through when I need em the most.the OEM coils are great. Do your self a favor and test the the right way.

[Chi Stallion]

the OEM coils are great. Do your self a favor and test the the right way. Man I hope so cause when these OEM coils start going bad they dont throw no CEL codes. Testing them would probaly be the best way but im ready to throw in the towel and say screw it and try something like the MSD's. I will report back and see how they are.

Advance auto has em for about $410 Buckos out the door. Ima go order em right now as they take 11 days to get in.. Somebody wish me luck!!!

[Gordy]

I personally have the Accel coils in my Marauder with absolutely no issues. I have used both Accel and MSD products on several occasions and would recommend both products. I prefer MSD in situations were it is a visible piece honestly just because I don't find the Accel yellow color too attractive but since its not visible in the Marauder Application so either is good.

[Gordy]

Man I hope so cause when these OEM coils start going bad they dont throw no CEL codes. Testing them would probaly be the best way but im ready to throw in the towel and say screw it and try something like the MSD's. I will report back and see how they are.

Advance auto has em for about $410 Buckos out the door. Ima go order em right now as they take 11 days to get in.. Somebody wish me luck!!!

Hey man, I would just check first, Accel super coils are on Summitracing for $169 for all 8

[babbage]

Hey man, I would just check first, Accel super coils are on Summitracing for $169 for all 8

I personally had a bad experience with accell coils on my MM.
Would suggest OEM or MSD.

[Gordy]

I personally had a bad experience with accell coils on my MM.
Would suggest OEM or MSD.

Just curious since I'm running them, what exactly went bad and how long did they last?

[marauder410]

i have had ACCEL coil pakcs in my car for over 2 years now WITH NOO problems at all none have went back yet keep my fingers crossed but they work great for me......

i only got the ACCEL bec on ebay for 200.00 shipped to the door so couldnt beat that price over 350.00 for the msd no way gofnna pa that on some coils.....

OEM,MSD and ACCEL is all i would use and would buy whatever i could find for the chespest price noo complaints on accel here

[cat in the hat]

Any opinions on the Granatellis vs the MSDs ?

[Comin' in Hot]

I hear the Granatellis are crap, most guys making big power swear by the OEM

[babbage]

Just curious since I'm running them, what exactly went bad and how long did they last?

I had them for about 1 year, good at first. One went bad, wasn't sure which one, but didn't trust them so pulled all and went back to OEM.


Any opinions on the Granatellis vs the MSDs ?

Many here including myself run the Granatelli solid COP connectors. They are beefy, have 0 Ohm resistance and transfer energy more easily than the "bic pen spring" factory design, and solidly "click" connect to the plugs. The solid COP connectors also have a powered iron ferrite core to filter EMI/RFI etc. I have the GMS ropes, running with the OEM cops and it's fine. The higher end GMS 4v Cops are decent, but I still personally prefer OEM or MSD (with the GMS solid cop connectors).

lol hows that for an answer..:P These are just my opinions - I could be wrong, YMMV etc.

[cat in the hat]

I had them for about 1 year, good at first. One went bad, wasn't sure which one, but didn't trust them so pulled all and went back to OEM.



Many here including myself run the Granatelli solid COP connectors. They are beefy, have 0 Ohm resistance and transfer energy more easily than the "bic pen spring" factory design, and solidly "click" connect to the plugs. The solid COP connectors also have a powered iron ferrite core to filter EMI/RFI etc. I have the GMS ropes, running with the OEM cops and it's fine. The higher end GMS 4v Cops are decent, but I still personally prefer OEM or MSD (with the GMS solid cop connectors).

lol hows that for an answer..:P These are just my opinions - I could be wrong, YMMV etc.

The OEM connectors look like the weak link, that's for sure.

[Chi Stallion]

Update the car feels like a big difference with these beefy MSD coils. It pulls better now and thats something I didnt get to feel with the burnt OEM Motorcraft garbage COP's. Im very happy with these MSD's COP's and they are well worth the money. My car has never ran so good til now and its coming alive finally.

[03blackmerc]

I replaced the coil packs on my 04 Mustang GT with Accel and changed the plugs for its 60k tune up. my question is are the coils packs interchangable from the 2v 4.6 to the 4v 4.6?? my marauder has about 145k on it now with original coil packs, didnt know if it would be worth it to switch to the lower mileage coils? do u just need to change the boot or will they not work all togther?

[tbone]

http://www.am-autoparts.com/Mercury/Marauder/IgnitionCoil/AM-38812177/542012.html

http://www.am-autoimages.com/partimage/ERK/AM-38812177/main.JPG

I've been running these in my MM and Town Car for about a year now with no issues whatsoever......
:burnout:

[na svt]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-12029-4V/

[Vortech347]

http://www.am-autoparts.com/Mercury/Marauder/IgnitionCoil/AM-38812177/542012.html

http://www.am-autoimages.com/partimage/ERK/AM-38812177/main.JPG

I've been running these in my MM and Town Car for about a year now with no issues whatsoever......
:burnout:

$80 a set? damn that is cheap enough the gamble would be worth it.

[babbage]

I replaced the coil packs on my 04 Mustang GT with Accel and changed the plugs for its 60k tune up. my question is are the coils packs interchangable from the 2v 4.6 to the 4v 4.6?? my marauder has about 145k on it now with original coil packs, didnt know if it would be worth it to switch to the lower mileage coils? do u just need to change the boot or will they not work all togther?

Oem coils are very tired at 100k, 4v are not the same!

[babbage]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-12029-4V/

Thats a good price, who makes these for Ford Racing?? MSD?