Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Senior Member Whamhammer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Bel Air, Maryland
    Posts
    1,675

    Silver
    '02 Trans Am WS-6, 6M

    220K Mile old LS1 Coil Packs

    So...... the 6.0 is still using the WS6's original coil-packs...... at over 220,000 miles.

    415 RWHP with a lopey cam'

    What's the likelihood of these old coils still being up to the job for this car?

  2. #2
    Spaz is My Mentor SMWS6TA's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Florida Man Status Acheivement
    Posts
    11,760

    Navy Blue Metallic
    98 T/A w/ mods, 00 FBVert

    220K Mile old LS1 Coil Packs

    Should be ok. Aftermarket coils are not worth the price. if you really want to upgrade go with truck coils.
    http://www.ls1.com/forums/f7/my-6-liter-build-174257/

    http://www.ls1.com/forums/f8/my-8-8-rear-build-165553/

    6.0L Block - Forged 403ci , Polluter Stg3 Cam, FAST 102mm Intake, NW102 TB, MSD wires, NGK TR6 plugs, Truck Coil Packs, LS3 Fuel Injectors, CC Pacesetter LT Headers, TS&P ORY, QTP e-Cutout, Magnaflow Muffler, 104mm Air Lid & Line Lock, Catch Can, Stage 2 T56 w/Viper shaft, PRO 5.0 Shifter, Tick MC, SPEC Stg3+ Clutch, QT SFI BH, MWC DSL, Full UMI Performance Suspension, Belstein Shocks, Hotchkis Springs (1" Drop), YR1 Snowflake Wheels wrapped in NT555 tires & Custom Fab Ford 8.8 rear w/Wavetrac Diff 3.73 Yukon Gears, WSQ Hood, 3"CM Strange Eng Drive Shaft.

    00 FB Vert - Stock

    78 FB - Just getting started......

    Horsepower never lies, but is often lied about!

  3. #3
    Senior Member Whamhammer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Bel Air, Maryland
    Posts
    1,675

    Silver
    '02 Trans Am WS-6, 6M

    Quote Originally Posted by SMWS6TA View Post
    Should be ok. Aftermarket coils are not worth the price. if you really want to upgrade go with truck coils.
    I was more concerned with higher mileage, thermal cycling, and age (21 years this month!), that the output of the OG coils may be less than optimal. Gas mileage around town is in the dumpster, even when I am treating it mildly. Off-idle take off is a little bit less than perfect too, although I was told that the engine and cam setup work drive better with a set of 4.11:1 gears but thats several dollars away.

    If I was to replace the coils, I would do it with another set of OEM?s, unless there is a better option, for the same ballpark price.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. I need 3 coil packs LS1 ASAP
    By doclemieux83 in forum Parts Wanted / Trade
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 10-19-2009, 03:31 AM
  2. coil packs on LS1
    By austinWS6 in forum External Engine
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 01-27-2009, 04:46 PM
  3. Ls1 Coil Packs From 2001 Ta
    By gsrrob in forum Parts For Sale / Trade
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-18-2007, 08:27 AM
  4. FS: LS1 coil packs
    By MagicMan in forum Parts For Sale / Trade
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-14-2007, 01:43 PM
  5. MSD coil packs for LS1
    By Liquifire in forum External Engine
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 03-08-2006, 10:05 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •