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MSD coils ..Any benefit or negatives ?

Started by TopherSho, July 31, 2019, 04:32:41 PM

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TopherSho

https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/ignition_coils/late_model_coil_packs/ford-lincoln-mercury/ford_ecoboost_coils/parts/82586

I feel like at 10 years old it is time to replace the Coils.. since the OEMS are about the same price why not the MSD's .. thoughts ?
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

GhostlyGrenade

#1
I've been researching these as well. I ordered a set from Amazon and will have them Friday so I will try to review them. I can't remember the website but I remember a Dyno graph that showed 9hp gain I believe. I'll try to dig up a link.

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/new-product-spotlight-msd-performance-coil-packs-for-ford-ecoboost-engines/
2015 SHO Darkside paint color, 3 bar, Motorcraft SP542 plugs@0.28, MSD Coils, K&N drop in, Continental Extreme Contact tires 255/45R20, EBC Yellow pads, 170 T-Stat, Redline 5w30, updated to the 2018+ trans mount, E-30 Blend, TUNED by AJPTurbo

TopherSho

Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 05:04:02 PM
I've been researching these as well. I ordered a set from Amazon and will have them Friday so I will try to review them. I can't remember the website but I remember a Dyno graph that showed 9hp gain I believe. I'll try to dig up a link.

I'd be happy if they'd not catch fire or run off with my wife ... well.. at least not catch fire :P
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

shoNoff

I ran them on the poltergeist for roughly 10k miles or so. I didnt notice much as far as power gains. But I did also run my best et's with them on. I will say they did smooth out my idle a ton. And as far as taking your wife. Mine is still here..........but she is pregnant
2013 SHO PP 12.51 @ 110.07 AJP tuned sold
2016 edge sport 13.92 @ 99.4 mph. slow and stock baby mobile

GhostlyGrenade

I was thinking about the glory days of the MSD 6AL boxes and how much of an impact their coils and caps made 20 years ago. My first car was a 1970 olds 442. I regret selling it at least once a month...
I'm looking forward to having MSD under the hood again.
2015 SHO Darkside paint color, 3 bar, Motorcraft SP542 plugs@0.28, MSD Coils, K&N drop in, Continental Extreme Contact tires 255/45R20, EBC Yellow pads, 170 T-Stat, Redline 5w30, updated to the 2018+ trans mount, E-30 Blend, TUNED by AJPTurbo

lamrith

Given the spark related problems you have had I am surprised you have not already upgraded months ago Topher.  Never heard a report form anyone saying anything other than how they run better than stock.  Seems like a no brainer.
'13 Sho PP, SCT x4, AJP 92-Octane rev6 (14psi&20spark) NGK 6510, 3Bar, K&N CAI, PPE Catted DP, Dynomax Axleback, 20*9.5 Voxx Lago w/ 275/40-20 GMAX AS-05.

FLEXXX

I am running the MSD coils.

I noticed a smoother idle and picked up .4mpg

the power feels smoother fwiw
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Jordan

A man I respect a ton, Matt Robinson at gearhead, tested these and saw gains. There is an article for them where it shows his testing and he gained something like 5 hp, but it wasn't just peak there was a range of increases. I'll take his testing on it. I rock them on my sho and have for about a year now
World's Fastest SHO Ecoboost July 2019 - Current

2020 Power Numbers - 536AWHP/647Torque

802SHO

IG @802SHO 2010 SHO non PP, Tuned by AJP Turbo, 109 Octane + VP C85 for E30, Ported GH Gen 3 upgraded turbos, Ported 13+ Exhaust Manifolds, Custom FM IC TreadStone TR10C, EPP Hot Pipes, EPP Dual CAI, XDI35 HPFP, Deatschwerks 300C LPFP, Alky Control Methonal Injection, Alky dual nozzle upgrade, Zex Nitrous dual dry shots, Dicunzolo Gen2 torque mounts, MSD Coils, SP542 .026, 160 T, 3bar, Phenolic Spacer, Braille Lightweight Battery, Kirky Lightweight Racing Driver Seat, Catless Downpipes, custom stainless 2.5" double xpipe w/muffler deletes 4" quad tips, UPR Dual Valve Catch Can, 13+ PP Trans Cooler, Econoaid throttle Body Booster, Bravado Tribute 20x9.5 + 32 offset Wheels, Nitto NT555R Front Tires, Continental Extreme Contact DW Rear Tires and all are 275/35/20, H&R Springs all around w/rear cut 1/2", 1" hubcentric wheel spacers m14 1.5 stud/lug conversion, R1 Concepts Geomet slotted/drilled rotors with Heavy Duty Semi Metallic pads, Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge.
Currently World's Fastest Ecoboost SHO
11.063 @ 123.17 MPH!  NED 10/10/20

TopherSho

well my old ones are OEM,  9 years old and suspect so i think i will do it.   

i will pull one off and check but im 99% sure i need the 2 pin variety. 
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

ZSHO

#10
Here is my most recent initial impressions on the MSD Coils and Agreed with ^^^ as noticable smoother Idle which is a plus!
If your on the Fence I would not hesitate to purchase a set of MSD'S IMHO! Z   

https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,299.5490.html


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SHOdded

Quote from: TopherSho on August 01, 2019, 02:09:53 PM
well my old ones are OEM,  9 years old and suspect so i think i will do it.   

i will pull one off and check but im 99% sure i need the 2 pin variety. 

Correct 2pin for 2010, 3 pin for 2013+
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

TopherSho

Ok .. i did not plan on buying more parts for this car givens it's perpetual state of breakdowns but i am buying these.

https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/ignition_coils/late_model_coil_packs/ford-lincoln-mercury/ford_ecoboost_coils/parts/82586

Because the Website says there are no parts for my car if i use the car selector feature i want to xxx-check  ... are these the right ones?  ^^
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

Jordan

Quote from: TopherSho on August 02, 2019, 10:21:02 AM
Ok .. i did not plan on buying more parts for this car givens it's perpetual state of breakdowns but i am buying these.

https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/ignition_coils/late_model_coil_packs/ford-lincoln-mercury/ford_ecoboost_coils/parts/82586

Because the Website says there are no parts for my car if i use the car selector feature i want to xxx-check  ... are these the right ones?  ^^

Yep! 10-12 need the two pin
World's Fastest SHO Ecoboost July 2019 - Current

2020 Power Numbers - 536AWHP/647Torque

TopherSho

2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction