1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.
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Old 09-08-2003, 11:37 AM
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Which coils should I use? I have one bad coil, and am currently running Jseabert'* coils. His car will be hitting the pavement again soon, so I need new coils. I want to replace all 3.
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I am using the MSD coils on mine. I did notice a difference over the stock coils. It helped smooth out idle just a hair and I can tell the throttle seemed a little more responsive then it did before.

You may not get the same results, but I wouldn't expect it to be much different.
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No adapters needed unless I go with their DIS4 system, right?
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Originally Posted by willwren
No adapters needed unless I go with their DIS4 system, right?
Right. They are direct OEM replacement fit coils. I am however getting the adapters myself because I am also getting the MSD DIS4 controller unit as well (both parts on order ).
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Definitely go for the MSD'*. Can't beat the price or the extra power/engine response.
Good luck and be sure to post results as I too would like to get them -will eventually.

Hey Gord,
You gonna have the 'i' ready by September 24th (wednesday evening)? I am going back up to Brainerd for their last open street drags. Just thought I'd check if you'll be roadready yet?
Also, I was just thinking about the balance shafts and how removing them on the Chrysler 4 cylenders was good for around 10-15 hp. How about on our cars? I know removing them won't make for as smooth a running motor, but the extra hp might come in handy at the strip.
I'm also wondering if removing them would cause the the knock sensor to retard timing?

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How much is the adapter and DIS4 setup, not including the coils?
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Will, there is an adapter for each coil. its just a plastic spacer about an inch high, that goes under each coil. each adapter has a black and a white wire coming out of it (for the 2 prongs in the coil pack) so you can connect the DIS-4 directly without having to cut or splice your existing OEM ignition. The adapters come with longer screws (for obvious reasons. )

i paid about 700&sumthin for everything. dont have the bill in front of me as it was a package deal from Ty but i think the coils were like 40 each. The adapters were half that price roughly.
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Originally Posted by Nytro67
i paid about 700&sumthin for everything. dont have the bill in front of me as it was a package deal from Ty but i think the coils were like 40 each. The adapters were half that price roughly.
I am going the same route, thru Ty. My bill is a little less than 700 but I also already had the coil packs.

The adapters run around $28 a piece (need x3), and you can get a rough price off jegs.com for the DIS4.
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i use Accell coils and accell wires for my car. there great.
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will go w/ msd from jegs...bout 120 shipped...and they are good w/ returns...im hoping...i called CS today and they said just send it back and they will send me a new coil since i had a bad one!


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