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Old 03-02-2006, 01:58 AM
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I have seen many discussions about coil packs and which ones are bad and such...someone please inform me, if i were to replace my coil packs, what are a good kind to get, and ...is it a recommended replacement if the current packs are working just fine?
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Jr's3800 is the expert on this mod. He says you get a better, hotter spark that improves performance and economy with the coil pack from Series II engines. Most junkyards will sell you the ICM and coil pack for $45, but if I remember correctly you need to get a coil mounting plate from a specific model (L27?) to allow you to bolt the Series II coils and ICM onto your mounting bracket.

Jr's3800 can tell you for sure.

Here'* a link about Jr's3800 changing his: http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ight=coil+swap
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Yes..any 92-99 ICM and 3 coil packs will work. The mounting plate being spoken about is in the upper right of this picture. There are two of them sitting there.
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They have three flat square head bolts and they bolt to the bracket that is bolted to the head of your car. The connector to the ICM hooks up directly, the three coil packs screw down perfectly and you are back up and running.
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92-95 is plug and play on your car.
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Originally Posted by wjcollier07
...is it a recommended replacement if the current packs are working just fine?
That'* up to you... As said above, new, upgraded coil packs can give more spark. If you just want to test yours, here'* the TECHINFO article:

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I have seen many discussions about coil packs and which ones are bad and such...someone please inform me, if i were to replace my coil packs, what are a good kind to get, and ...is it a recommended replacement if the current packs are working just fine?
Do it for sure- a great MOD indeed. 92-95 does work best. I have no regrets after doing the change.
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so 92-95 works on my '89?
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It will for sure. My coil came off a 93 Buick Regal actually, but I had to return one of the coils cause it was bad, but changed it and has worked great ever since. Had this MOD for about a month now, but I keep the old one in the trunk- just in case.
It makes the engine look really nice too.


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