I'm purchasing the rest of my MS3X conversion parts, and there are a number of different styles of LS coils. The question I have is which one would be the best ones to pick up.
Thanks for any advise here.
Which LS coil is the best?
Which LS coil is the best?
"If you can't find one, make one"
Dallastown, PA
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Dallastown, PA
1991 Audi 80 quattro (20vt project)
1991 Audi Coupe Quattro (project: my first 20v)
2007 Mitsubishi Raider(Dakota in disguise)
2019 Chevy Cruze RS hatch (wife's little red sporty car)
Re: Which LS coil is the best?
Can't comment on best maybe some pricey msd ls2's? But I have some Delco D585's pretty good, nice heatsinks, a + if you're putting them close to engine, they do have diff dwell mapping.
Re: Which LS coil is the best?
Thanks, I should have said best factory coil. I looked at the D585, but read about people having problems with dwell. I'm looking at a set of LS2 D514a's now.
"If you can't find one, make one"
Dallastown, PA
1991 Audi 80 quattro (20vt project)
1991 Audi Coupe Quattro (project: my first 20v)
2007 Mitsubishi Raider(Dakota in disguise)
2019 Chevy Cruze RS hatch (wife's little red sporty car)
Dallastown, PA
1991 Audi 80 quattro (20vt project)
1991 Audi Coupe Quattro (project: my first 20v)
2007 Mitsubishi Raider(Dakota in disguise)
2019 Chevy Cruze RS hatch (wife's little red sporty car)
Re: Which LS coil is the best?
Stay away from the MSDs. They are junk.
Just get regular chevy LS2 coils. They put out the highest energy spark with something like 60,000 mv or whatever.
GM# 10457730 or AC Delco D585
Just get regular chevy LS2 coils. They put out the highest energy spark with something like 60,000 mv or whatever.
GM# 10457730 or AC Delco D585
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2001 Dodge Dakota R/T Standard Cab
1990 V8 quattro
1995 urS6
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Most orders are being refused until further notice. Please PM
Powerflex Dealer
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Re: Which LS coil is the best?
The one that's in your hand! 
No offense meant but I think you're overthinking this. LS1 coils may be slightly marginal but IMHO any of the others would be fine. I'd give primary consideration to price/availability and "mountability", then just grab a set and have at it.
No offense meant but I think you're overthinking this. LS1 coils may be slightly marginal but IMHO any of the others would be fine. I'd give primary consideration to price/availability and "mountability", then just grab a set and have at it.
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Re: Which LS coil is the best?
Marc can reset the dwell if you are concerned. I killed a d585 with stock dwell, went 034 HO and haven't had a problem in years. Got them cheap barely used.
Re: Which LS coil is the best?
ringbearer wrote:Marc can reset the dwell if you are concerned. I killed a d585 with stock dwell, went 034 HO and haven't had a problem in years. Got them cheap barely used.
I have heard 034 are rebadged AEM units.
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2001 S4 6spd Avant blk/blk - stock daily
2002 01E B6 A4 Built FYF, Built 1.8T, HX35 ~330whp
1989 MC-1 200 Avant- MS1 -Gone but will never forget her lessons
1987 5ktq Sedan - Best $500 beater ever
Re: Which LS coil is the best?
vt10vt wrote:ringbearer wrote:Marc can reset the dwell if you are concerned. I killed a d585 with stock dwell, went 034 HO and haven't had a problem in years. Got them cheap barely used.
I have heard 034 are rebadged AEM units.
I had heard this as well.
"If you can't find one, make one"
Dallastown, PA
1991 Audi 80 quattro (20vt project)
1991 Audi Coupe Quattro (project: my first 20v)
2007 Mitsubishi Raider(Dakota in disguise)
2019 Chevy Cruze RS hatch (wife's little red sporty car)
Dallastown, PA
1991 Audi 80 quattro (20vt project)
1991 Audi Coupe Quattro (project: my first 20v)
2007 Mitsubishi Raider(Dakota in disguise)
2019 Chevy Cruze RS hatch (wife's little red sporty car)
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popdemonic
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Re: Which LS coil is the best?
D585 D514a are working flawlessly on my car.