Confused As To Which Coils To Get?

[stavros01]

Hey guys I have a 94 R33 gts-t auto and loving it and wanna change the coils ,as one is definately playing up, problem is its definatly a ser 1 R33 but seems to have ser 2 engine/ignition maybe swaped by previuos owner,

anyway how can i be sure? there is definatly no ignitor located on in near or around the coil loom, I have followed it back down the harness so I was thinking that if someone could post comfirmed ser1 or ser2 coil pic i could see which is mine ive searched this a bit now but nothing seems to get confirmed. I have learned from all my reading that im getting spiltfires Im lovin this forum cheers

[Cjmartz2k]

Instead of asking people to post up pics for you, how about you post up a pic of yours and we'll tell you what you have

[stavros01]

Instead of asking people to post up pics for you, how about you post up a pic of yours and we'll tell you what you have

very good point ill go do it now

[stavros01]

K that was pretty easy so im thinkin im not even gunna get the mechanic to fit them to save some $$$$

[Cjmartz2k]

Wow, that was quick. Front facing intake? Makes it a WHOLE lot easier. It's kinda hard to tell for me, but they look like series 1's to me. Pretty blurry pics though, and I've only seen series II a couple times before, so I'd wait on confirmation from somebody else. Have you though about trying to repair them? Their are several write ups, but the two main ways are a insulative coating and cleaning out the brass/aluminum contact under the boot/spring with a dremel or some sand paper or something. Try both

[R31Nismoid]

Easier way is just to look for the black box @ the back of the valley/coil pack cover.

If you have a black box - S1

No black box - S2

S1.5's usually have a S2 setup

[2LV8ETR]

No ignitor = S2

[stavros01]

yea its just a std R33 with intercooler. I want the better coils just for piece of mind just a coincidence one failed today. hopefully i find out tonight so i can airbag some. cant belevie the mark up on these things loclaly $1150.00 fitted

[The Dan]

Those pictures are blurry. You can't tell which they are.

Do they have 3 bolt holes or 4 bolt holes holding them in? 3 = S2, 4 = S1

[Cjmartz2k]

It's not hard to "refurb" the coils if you want to just give that a shot, and they do go out ALL the time. Pull the little rubber boot off the bottom, twist the spring out careully as not to bend it (not that it really matters unless you really bugger it up). The stick a dremel or something down in there to clean out the crude until you see shiny metal. Might want to hit the top of the spring with the stone too. After you get it all back together, put several coats of "flexane" or something similar like silicone sealant or liquid electrical tape on the outside of the coil to help stop it from arching.

[stavros01]

man i type slow 2 replies will im repling hehe

ok definatly there is no ignitor present the coil harness ends into a plug then diaapears I have seen the pics of ignitors on this forum so im clear i no what im looking for

sounds like engine was swapped just need sumone to say yep that is a ser 2 coil and im laughing

[The Dan]

man i type slow 2 replies will im repling hehe

ok definatly there is no ignitor present the coil harness ends into a plug then diaapears I have seen the pics of ignitors on this forum so im clear i no what im looking for

sounds like engine was swapped just need sumone to say yep that is a ser 2 coil and im laughing

I'm bettin S1 but you need to answer my question to know for sure.

[stavros01]

ok man there is 3 holes although only two are being used will rectifiy that know that i no

thanks for ya help guys

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

that's alright i have 4 holes and only 2 used

[Cartman]

pics are shit, but they look like S2 to me.

[stavros01]

ok we all agree

1. the pic are really shit

2.3hole on coil is s2

3.Car is a 1994 ser1 R33 auto running ser 2 parts

4. those pics where really shit

Thanks for the help guys im thinking of going supa sparks based on feed back in the forum is there any real reason for getting splitfires if not seems like im paying for a brand not a product. the extra cash could go towards tyres

[stavros01]

question what happens if we have put a ser1 afm onto the ser2 how would i tell and would it be doin any damage?

[Blitz]

My money is on Series II coils

[d_liberate]

ok we all agree

1. the pic are really shit

2.3hole on coil is s2

3.Car is a 1994 ser1 R33 auto running ser 2 parts

4. those pics where really shit

Thanks for the help guys im thinking of going supa sparks based on feed back in the forum is there any real reason for getting splitfires if not seems like im paying for a brand not a product. the extra cash could go towards tyres

Get some yellow jackets coil packs and save even more money towards better tyres

Performance-wise has them on his site for about $380/set - www.performance-wise.com

Ive had a set of yellow jackets in my car for about 5 months now and they havent skipped a beat.

Plus they come with a 12 month warranty and wont melt like the super spark or JJR ones have been known to do.

Edited May 28, 2009 by d_liberate

[The Dan]

We have already established that they are Series2 coils.