MSD Coil Packs and leads

brownieXR8 · 17-05-2011, 04:40 PM

I'm looking at doing this upgrade on the XR8 and found that A1 have them on special, including leads for $495 and thought I'd share incase anyone else was looking at doing this.

http://www.a1hiperformance.com/docs/...hp?prod_id=759

Boza · 17-05-2011, 05:21 PM

no offence mate but i paid half that last year from summit when the dollar was up arond 95c now it'd be a steal ithink all up with shipping cost me like 250 landed

AUIIPURSUIT · 17-05-2011, 05:30 PM

Boza, hes saying that includes the leads... its ~220 from summit for just the coilpacks.

i ended up paying around 330 for leads and MSD coilpacks (not MSD leads, but high quality)

Boza · 17-05-2011, 11:39 PM

my bad thought was coil packs might buy some for spares as im planning on keeping my car for a while yet

aufreddy · 19-05-2011, 11:35 AM

Hi fellas just to help yas out a bit I purchased 2 msd coilpacks from a mob on the net for $74 ea around $30 shipment from memory the sight was something to do with high performance focus engines,they use 1.Beware some overseas companies some wont send them 2 aus. I use irridium plugs get them off ebay,and eagle eliminator 8mm leads they were the dearest at $250 great combo made big diff to my xr8!Make sure u put the new coil packs on 1st the old packs wont like the bigger spark!

Reaper8 · 19-05-2011, 05:34 PM

aufreddy do you have the web address or contact for them, im lookin at a set and that is a good price.

b2tf · 20-05-2011, 12:07 AM

$495 is not much of a special even if it includes leads. Mine cost me under $300 all up and dont waste your money on iridium plugs.

Reaper8 · 20-05-2011, 09:31 AM

not after leads or plugs but $74 for a coil i thought was good and is what i was after

brownieXR8 · 20-05-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b2tf

$495 is not much of a special even if it includes leads. Mine cost me under $300 all up and dont waste your money on iridium plugs.

Care to post the link?

trbo 6 · 20-05-2011, 03:59 PM

I got mine from this place http://www.performancedistributors.com/

aufreddy · 25-05-2011, 07:16 PM

Gday Reaper8 the coil packs I mentioned are MSD 8241 4tower coil packs and the site is www.focusraceparts.com,they are going for $74.95 plus freight. aufreddy

Reaper8 · 26-05-2011, 02:54 AM

Thanks for that aufreddy.

brownieXR8 · 27-05-2011, 03:38 PM

So what leads are people buying to get the full package for around the $300 mark?

AUIIPURSUIT · 27-05-2011, 06:40 PM

EAGLE ELIMINATOR 8mms with heat boots. nice leads

go for upwards of 250 .. i got mine for just under half that by luck

b2tf · 30-05-2011, 12:02 AM

Just came across these, they might help someone out:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Falc...item2a11008c23

They're not mine, just found them on Ebay.

brownieXR8 · 31-05-2011, 03:02 PM

I asked the seller what the age and KM's of these coils are. Response below.

"The coils are off my 69 XT they were fitted about three years ago the car would be lucky to be driven once a month the odo doesn't work "

5 FTR 5 · 01-06-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trbo 6

I got mine from this place http://www.performancedistributors.com/

Same as.Got the screamin demon coils and live wire leads.

blownv8au · 01-06-2011, 07:09 PM

i'll be selling my msd coil packs and msd leads after this weekend if anyone is interested. Motor is going in my eb and will be using its ignition system so they will be no longer required. Are about 2years old and done less than 15000km and are in top condition.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 11-06-2011, 01:12 AM

ok i'm a coilpack bimbo, please clarify..

1.) The MSD 8241's are the right item for an AU 175KW?
2.) What are some good leads (not hyper expensive) to compliment them?
3.) Same goes for plugs, recommendations?
4.) Does the setup really feel noticably different in the drivers seat or is it just the plecebo effect?
5.) Are there any decent prices in Aus yet as the one quoted earlier in the thread didn't seem very cheap.

Talking about new items here

b2tf · 11-06-2011, 09:57 AM

1) Yes
2) Have your choice of Eagle, ICE, or numerous others. Stay away from Top Gun.
3) Iridiums or if you dont like the price try BPR6EFS-13
4) Put it all on and see
5) Shop around the usuals like summit, jegs etc then look locally

AUIIPURSUIT · 11-06-2011, 02:30 PM

100% agree with b2tf.. its exactly what i did.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 11-06-2011, 03:21 PM

thanks for that, i'll have a look

Reaper8 · 14-06-2011, 09:20 AM

just if anyone interested there is a couple of pairs of new msd coil packs on evilbay att $195 a pair

raised by monkeys · 20-06-2011, 05:43 PM

g'day guys.

1. Are the 5.0's renowned for carbon build up on plugs?
I used the NGK iridiums on my ef xr6 and they were fantastic. Took up to 1.5 years before they began look used really and always kept the gap almost spot on. Always used eagle leads too.
2. Are the 5.0's also known for a non-consistent solid spark? Ive seen quite a few people in e and au series buying the msd coils.

cheers

b2tf · 20-06-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

g'day guys.

1. Are the 5.0's renowned for carbon build up on plugs?
I used the NGK iridiums on my ef xr6 and they were fantastic. Took up to 1.5 years before they began look used really and always kept the gap almost spot on. Always used eagle leads too.
2. Are the 5.0's also known for a non-consistent solid spark? Ive seen quite a few people in e and au series buying the msd coils.

cheers

The factory coilpacks typically start to breakdown around the 80-90,000km mark and the MSD's are a cheaper direct replacement hence why most people use them. They are also a bit higher voltage than the standard coils and I found the car starts better with them.

Dont waste your money with Iridium plugs on the AU, use NGK BPR6EFS13 which is actually for the Holden 5L. Iridiums are a waste of time and money.

I would also recommend you consider some new 02 sensors to help out with fuel economy should it be a bit on the high side.

aufreddy · 22-06-2011, 10:14 PM

Hey Reaper how did ya go with that website I give ya?

Reaper8 · 23-06-2011, 08:40 AM

had a look but wanted to get the MSD ones, my car is red and i wanted a bit of colour under the bonnet LOL am looking at gettin the red ford racing rocker covers aswell after i find out what has to be done to fit as they say you need to mod the intake a bit as there a bit taller. was lookin at changing the coils as the car was ideling rough on both petrol and gas but started using premium and getting my gas from supergas instead of a servo and installed a 3 inch system and it is runnin like a gem

aufreddy · 02-07-2011, 10:09 AM

Gday Reaper mate the coil packs I bought from those guys were red, have you emailed em tell them what you want. the colour scheme for your motor sounds good Ive put a bit of chrome in my ute.Just had nice lumpy crow cam put in and added some chrome valve covers but their profile is a bit 2 high so I was thinkin either 2 chrome the old ones or get them pro coated blue with chrome bolts,dunno any way have a chat to those blokes should be able to suppply red coil packs!