Knockoff coil packs
 

Has anyone tried non-oem coil packs? Do they have a shorter lifespan than the OEM parts?
Normally an OEM part is the path I would take here but as fast as they go out I'm wondering if having a NEW knockoff is better than a used OEM part in this case.

Ebay Coilpacks

Even cheaper

I dunno about those cheap ones. I am running an NGK coil pack in my car that was about 65 bucks I think. It has been good for quite a few years.

Look for used OEM ones. Got 2 for 90$ shipped. Why are you changing them? unless your throwing codes or are really high milage no need to change. My 2 cents

I use to replace oem coilpacks often, like every 6 to 8 ish track days. Till I bought some eBay ones...forgot what they are but it's blue. 40+ days so far still no issues. This is on a 2013.

Looked it up.

Benchmark Legacy 2.0 FA20 Performance Ignition Coilpacks FK0438 Full Set 2015>

May have to try these.

I had the idea to switch to the 2015+ coils using the ice fab pigtails or buying the parts separately. Would still have to add the price of coils on top of these connectors.

https://www.icefabrication.com/produ...grade-to-2015/

Were you able to find these for the 2013-2014? Ebay only lists the 2015+

Oh yea, I recall now. It was the wrong connector, so I texted the guy and he sent me the ones with the correct connector for a 2013 FRS. Maybe text the ebay seller and see what he can do.

Seller: we-want-great-feedback
Price paid for 4: $170

Off the Line Performance just recently released their OTL Street Series Ignition Coils that I would call an OEM+ replacement. They're not going to be as cheap as the ebay ones, but they're less expensive than the OEM ones.

They've sent me a set that I'm going to test out on my track car. They're supposed to output 10% more power as well.

Used my last replacement coil at the track this past weekend. So I found the listing for the 2013-2014 coils and ordered a set. Same seller as dreamwonder, they sent a PM to confirm the connector type. Price was $172+shipping.

At Spring Nats we used whatever generic part we could get from Napa to replace a failing coil. It was less than $120 after tax. No idea how good the part is but it appears to generate spark at the appropriate time.

Well its been about 4000 miles and the coil from cylinder 1 is failing. I've contacted the seller so we will see what happens.

These were the blue benchmark coils mentioned above?

I don't see them on the site. I have killed my second coil same one cylinder 1. How have they held up? Thinking of just getting OEM one and wrap some gold tape to help keep some heat out

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In my testing, the gold foil didn't do anything. It might have actually shortened the life of the coil (only lasted 2,022 miles with the foil).

Cancelling the order

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Not sure if I can post the link since I'm affiliated, but if you just search SSFA2X-4 on FTspeed you'll find them.

Gold tape should always be used regardless of OEM or aftermarket coil.

Looking at the icefabrication.com site, why wouldn't one just buy the 2015+ connectors at $12 each and repin our 2013 ones?

Seems much cleaner and easier than cutting and splicing using their $90 kit.

I'm very wiring competent and can do either. Just wondering if there are hidden gotchas I'm not seeing.

That is correct the ebay blue benchmark coil failed. Swapped it with one of the two good OEM coils I had and my CEL hasn't come back. Before I was getting it every session.

OTL now sells an OEM rev1 to rev2 connector adapter. Planning on buying those to go along with a set of used rev2 coil packs for $100 on ebay.

@jflogerzi

any re-pinning needed?

Not that I saw.

https://youtu.be/U9aY5ddhi5M

https://www.ftspeed.com/part/coil-ad...t#.YaFDDdDMKUk
Can't find it elsewhere, not even directly from OTL.