Coil Packs What Are They

[RamR33]

hey guys,

i have just upgraded my coilpacks to yellow jackets but just had a look at my old ones that where on the car, cause when i bought the car never checked what coil packs it had so i had a look and they are nissan hanshin MCP-300 22433 60U02 and had a read there GTR ones but not sure..

Any idea what model or what there from? cause think i might have upgraded for nothing or which ones out of the 2 would be better in your opinions?

Edited October 3, 2011 by RamR33

[theponyremark]

I think Hanshin is made in China. I'd say you did the right thing to replace them with Yellow's.

[mad082]

GTR ones run the same as non GTR's in most cases (few exceptions to the rule). GTR coils are not a performance upgrade.

[mystery_kid]

so you bought new coilpacks when your current ones obviously had no issue ?

smearts

[RamR33]

well only paid $200 for them brand new so was a good price but just thought id replace them as they are 18 years old so yea...

[smithy85]

so you bought new coilpacks when your current ones obviously had no issue ?

smearts

Just because it has no issues, doesn't mean you shouldn't do something about one of the most common problems (most people will eventually run in to) on skylines.

They call this preventative maintenance. Quite smart actually.

[mad082]

Just because it has no issues, doesn't mean you shouldn't do something about one of the most common problems (most people will eventually run in to) on skylines.

They call this preventative maintenance. Quite smart actually.

not really. smart preventative maintenance is things like changing the thermostat or fuel filter or timing belt. things that if things go wrong they can cause damage to the engine. changing coil packs if they are working fine isn't preventing any damage. you could almost liken it to changing your tyres when they are only half worn rather than waiting until they are getting closer to the wear markers.

[RamR33]

Well i just thought as sinse they were old id change them plus in future in more power they be better for it with these ones but i see wat u mean if aint brocken dont fix it lol

[mad082]

i was generalising a bit. if you are chasing more power in the future then it isn't a bad idea to replace them before you start doing other mods so you know that when you get the tune done you know it will be right.

[reeceo21]

Agreed. if it aint broken dont fix it. but generally misfiring, rough idle etc coilpacks are generally the culprit. so worth having spares. when the old ones cack it but the newys on