2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Ignition coil interchageability... try this again

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-06-05, 05:13 AM
  #1  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
 
toxic_d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Ignition coil interchageability... try this again

Tried to edit my origional post and no luck...

I am in need of some replacement coils, Mods not looking to buy here. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the FD coils are a direct replacement for the FC coils. I have access to some used coils in good condition just wanted to be sure that they would work. If anyone could tell me it would be greatly appreciated.

If they are not a direct replacment what would need to be done to make them work?

Toxic_d

Last edited by toxic_d; 09-06-05 at 05:21 AM.
Old 09-06-05, 05:55 AM
  #2  
I'm a boost creep...

 
NZConvertible's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Originally Posted by toxic_d
I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the FD coils are a direct replacement for the FC coils.
Not even close, don't bother trying. Look for FC ones.
Old 09-06-05, 05:59 AM
  #3  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
 
toxic_d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks... any idea why? Different signalling?
Old 09-06-05, 07:18 AM
  #4  
Lives on the Forum

 
RETed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: n
Posts: 26,664
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
They are the same "signalling", but don't expect them to be drop in.
The FD coils run off a "remote" ignitor, while the FC coils fire off the built-in ignitor at the base of the coils.
In fact, they are *smaller* and considered to be inferior to the larger FC units.
If you're looking for a performance upgrade, this is not it.


-Ted
Old 09-06-05, 07:51 AM
  #5  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
 
toxic_d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for the info... this is actually for my 85.
Old 09-06-05, 08:07 AM
  #6  
Resident Know-it-All

iTrader: (3)
 
patman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Richland, WA
Posts: 3,099
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
many FD owners put FC coils in as an 'upgrade' because the fd ones suck
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SakeBomb Garage
Vendor Classifieds
1
09-07-15 03:44 PM
SakeBomb Garage
SakeBomb Garage
1
09-07-15 03:32 PM
SakeBomb Garage
SakeBomb Garage
0
09-04-15 05:20 PM
SakeBomb Garage
Vendor Classifieds
0
09-04-15 05:19 PM



Quick Reply: Ignition coil interchageability... try this again



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:49 PM.