Accel Coil pack - reviews from anyone?

dgt_mustang · November 4th, 2011, 10:00 AM

Amazon.com: ACCEL 140035 Special Coil Spring: Automotive

walt1120 · November 4th, 2011, 12:34 PM

im pretty sure that it is a stock replacement coil so it would not help at all.

nasty02v6 · November 4th, 2011, 11:45 PM

Can't beat Motorcraft Coils, ask the Coil-On-Plug guys. I personally use a StreetFire (an MSD brand) coil. It does the job, the original was still good at 170K, I just wanted a new one.

bluesmokesixxer · November 5th, 2011, 12:12 AM

I bought one of those a while ago and it was completly wrong for my car. They discontinued them for a reason, the ones for our cars do not fit at all. Don't waste the money, if you need a new one, order a motorcraft one from advance auto.com and pick it up from the store. They have a sale going on right now. I got mine for like $82 and got a $50 online gift card. If you really need a new one go that route.

kevinski72 · November 6th, 2011, 01:53 AM

So the MSD coil is better?

ESG-642T · November 6th, 2011, 05:21 AM

The stock coil is better you know why?

- it cost you nothing!

If your coil pack goes out your best bet is...

A ford motorcraft OEM replacement

The rest of them have been proven to be a nightmare over time.

kevinski72 · November 6th, 2011, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

The stock coil is better you know why?

- it cost you nothing!

If your coil pack goes out your best bet is...

A ford motorcraft OEM replacement

The rest of them have been proven to be a nightmare over time.

So if someone does wanna upgrade the ignition system they don't need the coil pack? What about the spark plugs or plug wires? Is the MSD 6al a waste of time too? I don't wanna jack the thread really, I hope this is relevant to the op

bluesmokesixxer · November 6th, 2011, 08:40 AM

If you want to upgrade your ignition system, the only thing you can really do is replace parts, not necessarily upgrade them. Autolite copper spark plugs, MSD superconductor wires, and a new Motorcraft coil pack. The wires are really the only 'upgrade' and they really don't do anything but they do have a lot less resistance than factory wires.

ESG-642T · November 6th, 2011, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by kevinski72

So if someone does wanna upgrade the ignition system they don't need the coil pack? What about the spark plugs or plug wires? Is the MSD 6al a waste of time too? I don't wanna jack the thread really, I hope this is relevant to the op

I doubt you have a need for any, so if you want to waste money then go for it.

And tell me how you would make a 6al work on a v6 mustang, I'm curious to know.

kevinski72 · November 6th, 2011, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

I doubt you have a need for any, so if you want to waste money then go for it.

And tell me how you would make a 6al work on a v6 mustang, I'm curious to know.

I was curious too, hoping you would tell me. They say it's universal and will work on any 4, 6, or 8 cylinder engine. Anyone running a msd ignition control wanna chime in?

ESG-642T · November 6th, 2011, 11:09 PM

You don't is your answer...

DIS-4 is what you do, if your making 600hp and need it.

Matt Cramer · November 9th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by kevinski72

So if someone does wanna upgrade the ignition system they don't need the coil pack? What about the spark plugs or plug wires? Is the MSD 6al a waste of time too? I don't wanna jack the thread really, I hope this is relevant to the op

Ford coil packs are pretty hot; I've heard of them run with 15+ PSI of boost. A lot of newer OEM ignitions are hotter than the high performance ignitions intended for classic cars (which had pretty awful ignitions). Other than good spark plugs and wires, a stock Ford coil pack is a pretty hot setup and you're only going to need to upgrade if you need a really hot ignition.

November 4th, 2011, 12:34 PM	#2
walt1120 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Stang 1.0Gallon V6 14.45 @95.8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,130 iTrader: 2 reviews	im pretty sure that it is a stock replacement coil so it would not help at all. __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

November 4th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#3
nasty02v6 Newbie 2002 Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can't beat Motorcraft Coils, ask the Coil-On-Plug guys. I personally use a StreetFire (an MSD brand) coil. It does the job, the original was still good at 170K, I just wanted a new one. Last edited by nasty02v6; November 4th, 2011 at 11:47 PM. Reason: can't spell

November 5th, 2011, 12:12 AM	#4
bluesmokesixxer Regular 2002 Mustang 3.8L Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 246 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought one of those a while ago and it was completly wrong for my car. They discontinued them for a reason, the ones for our cars do not fit at all. Don't waste the money, if you need a new one, order a motorcraft one from advance auto.com and pick it up from the store. They have a sale going on right now. I got mine for like $82 and got a $50 online gift card. If you really need a new one go that route. __________________ "Quit Bitchin' and drop the clutch"

November 6th, 2011, 01:53 AM	#5
kevinski72 Regular 1996 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 259 iTrader: 1 reviews	So the MSD coil is better? __________________ Ever see a lion limber up before it takes down a gazelle? Mods: ProChamber & Mac Flowpaths 8.8 rear w/ 3.55 gears WTB Mac Tail Pipes PM ME

November 6th, 2011, 05:21 AM	#6
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,318 iTrader: 0 reviews	The stock coil is better you know why? - it cost you nothing! If your coil pack goes out your best bet is... A ford motorcraft OEM replacement The rest of them have been proven to be a nightmare over time. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

November 6th, 2011, 08:40 AM	#8
bluesmokesixxer Regular 2002 Mustang 3.8L Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 246 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want to upgrade your ignition system, the only thing you can really do is replace parts, not necessarily upgrade them. Autolite copper spark plugs, MSD superconductor wires, and a new Motorcraft coil pack. The wires are really the only 'upgrade' and they really don't do anything but they do have a lot less resistance than factory wires. __________________ "Quit Bitchin' and drop the clutch"

November 6th, 2011, 11:09 PM	#11
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,318 iTrader: 0 reviews	You don't is your answer... DIS-4 is what you do, if your making 600hp and need it. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

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