Accel ignition coil, better then stock?

[Doktor-t]

I got a Accel ignition coil lying around in my garage and it fits the HEI distributor.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...atalogId=10002&storeId=10001&categoryId=17173

Will this supercoil any perform better than my stock coil?

Is it possible to feel any difference in any way?


Tobias

 

[Edmond]

Unless you're running north of 6500 RPM's, the stock ignition system is fine.

 

[Doktor-t]

ignition coil

Well, the TPI engine would probably fall out of breath before that rpm range

So I cannot expect any benefits then?

How much volts are the stock coil producing?

 

[G Winter]

If I remember right I think the stock HEI wil put out as high as 60k volts but not sure if it does it at high rpm.

Glenn

 

[c4cruiser]

I had added an Accel SuperCoil in an old 78 that I had owned and it did raise the idle speed somewhat. But the wires were stock and I had not replaced the cap or rotor. The higher voltage probably helped to deliver a hotter spark to the plugs given the poor condition of the old components.

When I added a new cap, rotor, and wires, the idle speed stayed the same.

If you had a much higher compression motor, larger displacement or running nitrous oxide, then a hotter spark would help. Otherwise for a stock motor, the factory coil will do the job assuming the rest of the components are in good shape.

 

[LT4man]

I like the Accel products. I am running both the 300+ ignition box and the ignition coil. I have a 96 LT4.

If you have one laying around, I would definitely install the coil.

Only you would be able to tell if it helped. If it doesn't do anything, at least you have a newer coil.

SAVE THE WAVE!

 

[Mad-Mic]

i think it helps. not sure the extra ponies but it definetly helps! make sure you run a bronze rotor button if not the supercoil will tear them up with in a few months. i run the accel one that is made for the super coil. add some timing and you'll feel the full benefit of the upgraded ignition.