Just looking to get some opinions as far as which one is better, the Delco coil packs, or the Accel coil packs. whats better quality, does it really make that much of a difference, etc... I need to replace mine [One burnt up, the other cracked, see earlier post. . .still trying to figger out why] and there is only a 5 dollar price difference between the two. So, opinion time, i want to hear everybody.
Eric

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88 Coupe, Stock

my accel coils lasted about 30,000 miles. then the car started missing and backfiring on hard acceleration.

swapped in the old factory coils (which were just fine, i replaced them to get "better performance" and "better mpg") and all is well.

i chucked the accel coils in the trash.

I think the j-body guys (cavaliers I think?) have also had bad luck with the accel DIS coils.

MSD now makes DIS coils, maybe they are worth a try.

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88 4cyl 5spd & 88 Formula 5spd

[This message has been edited by nick2x88 (edited 04-28-2003).]

after going through 3 acell coils in les than a year (warranyed') i made accell give me my $$ back and bought an MSD i was more than happy with it

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Rich
white 86 se, 2" drop, coil overs, and KYB's

i have tested them side by side with a arc gage. they both stopped about 45,000 volts.

My accel coil was dead on arrival. Engine would not run it was weird. Got the MSD blaster coil no problems so far. Good luck.

I too run MSD. It sounds like youa re talking about an 87 DIS so I dont know if MSD makes coil packs for them. But on my V6 I use a full MSD 6AL ignition and love it.

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David hotrodfiero@shaw.ca
85GT 2.9 4spd

www.david.westcoastfieros.com

MSD part number 8224....

http://www.msdignition.com/1sccoils.htm

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88 4cyl 5spd & 88 Formula 5spd

oops
i need to say that i have tested accel and stock side by side.

i have no experence with msd

Told you.
Jamie

quote Told you. Jamie

Yea, yea, yea, but i posted this before you got back to me, so leave me alone. Thanks to everyone for their opinion though, Appreciate it.
Eric

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88 Coupe, Duke I4, 5 Speed

[This message has been edited by Racingman24 (edited 04-29-2003).]

Nice coupe, Eric!

The medium metallic red is my favorite color!

quote Originally posted by Racingman24:

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88 4cyl 5spd & 88 Formula 5spd

[This message has been edited by nick2x88 (edited 04-29-2003).]

Ive got the Accel replacement on Ferraro. Its been fine for 100,000 miles with no problem at all.

I put a Accel billet distributor in Raptor with an HEI Accel supercoil.

quote Originally posted by nick2x88: Nice coupe, Eric! The medium metallic red is my favorite color!

Thanks, Nick, Ive put a lot of work into it since i bought it in Sept. 2002, only got it on the road in Dec. It was a HUGH mess, [engine had codes, burned a little oil, clutch was shot, tires gone, etc.] But, i am slowly nursing her back to good health, and it is lookin better everyday.
Eric

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88 Coupe, Duke I4, 5 Speed

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: Ive got the Accel replacement on Ferraro. Its been fine for 100,000 miles with no problem at all. I put a Accel billet distributor in Raptor with an HEI Accel supercoil.

You got lucky. I have had terrible performance and life with the Accel e-coils that I've installed on my Fieros. Haven't had one yet that would last and there are too many horror stories around with them for me to consider this brand ever again. I've used MSD coils since with no problems what so ever

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87GT 3.4 Turbo Best 0-60 5.2 seconds
http://turbofiero.fierojoe.com/turbo.htm

I'd heard lots of bad things about the Accell, so I got the Holley LaserShot PN# 820-114. I had to reaplce my plug wires too. The coil's been on my engine for 3 years now with NO problems.

link here http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/IS/ISLSC/820-114.html

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fierosound - 1987 GT - World of Wheels Winner
& Multiple IASCA Stereo Award Winner (click me)

Ive heard good and badd about all. I remember here a few ppl having problems with MSD. I just know my coils been in for 5 years and 100k without a miss or no start.