Hey everyone,

I have a quick question about COP systems vs standard ignition.

What exactly does a COP do in comparison to what the normal stock VIII coil pack? I am planning to do one but would like to know what the pros and cons are because I want to do other mods before spending upwards of $500 on a COP or taking the time to put one together myself.

I have scoured the internet trying to find comparissons and explanations on the differences between the two and it seems to me that they are not much different.

Thanks for the help,

Raptor

 

Copy-pasta from Spoolinup's website

* Fits under spark plug well cover
* Handle 650+ HP, tested to 800whp
* Plug-n-Play
* Meant for Stock ECU
* Gain HP/TQ (8-20 hp is the norm, mod dependent)
* Greatly reduce or eliminate partial throttle cruise bucking
* Better idle quality
* Acclerates like a new car
* Run more boost
* 4 coils instead of 2
* Hotter spark
* Run more gap for better ignition
* Plugs last longer due to less fouling
* No wimpy spark plug wires to worry about
* Plug changes take minutes less
* Increased gas mileage (I get 1-2 mpg better mostly highway)
* Lightest kit available at 2 lb 6 oz, 1/2 lb heavier than stock
* No problem prone CDI Boxes

 

Thanks. I guess the brochure is all I needed. Searched forums instead of actual retail sites. >_< Google fu fail.

Another question. How is it that this makes plug changes faster? The coils plug onto the tops of the spark plugs just the same right?

 

They are all connected so it comes off as one unit, instead of individual coils.

 

Oh, nice gimmick. haha. Cool I'll be getting one, well, because Racecar

 

I believe alot of people buy COP setups because they experience ignition breakup or whatever and dont realize that their OEM coils are just. Replace with OEM coils, enough said. Plenty of cars are making 600whp++ on OEM coils.

 

But they look so clean and purdy! :-D

 

The only one thing needed from your ignition system is a reliable spark once a cycle in each cylinder. That makes the engine perform at its best. If you do not experience any missfire problems at high boost, then you have nothing to upgrade in your ignition system. You will gain nothing if you did not experience any ignition break ups and missfires. More spark plug gap and bigger spark will not make any more HP and will not affect fuel consumption, but will "load" your coils more.

Make sure your coils and leads are in good condition, set your spark plug gap to 0.019-0.22 - that should give you a nice reliable spark up to 550-600hp for sure.

There is no point of spending extra money on COP ignition until your stock one does the job well.

 

I had a spark tech on my 8 and could actually tell an improvement in idle and acceleration.