Quick question about coilpacks - Focaljet

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 05-16-2008, 01:47 PM

Hey all, I'm needing to replace my stock coilpack due to a big crack down the back of it, and I've been looking at the options for the SPI.
I'd like some quick opinions to help me decide which one will be the best option for me.
I've been looking at Accel, MSD, and Screamin' Demon.. Also, I'm figuring on getting the Massive MSX80 wires because they seem to be a good price and decent construction, is this a pretty good set of wires? or should I look at another set?

Overall, what I need to know is.......

Does it matter which coil I get in terms of needing longer bolts and spacers to install?

Which one seems to have the best life span and stability under moderate to harsh driving conditions. (lots of stop and go, high heat from sitting in traffic jams in summer, crazy climate changes from day to night...*like from 25 at night to 85 durring the day*... the ocasional "light to light" competition.. ) (no mods I don't street race, this is for basic information purposes only..)

Are the new plug gap setting similar from coil to coil, or are there decent differences between brands? if so, what are the gap settings for each?

I know this is borderline newb questioning, but I would just like to know before I decide which one I go with... So far I'm thinking of doing the Accel coil with the Massive wires and staying with autolite platinum plugs, but anyone who would like to tell me their setup, give info on the parts I've listed, or just flame me for not already knowing it

I'd love to hear from you.

**underconstruction** · 05-16-2008, 04:39 PM

I went through 2 Accells b4 I bought the SD. Best money I have spent on a coil yet!

**loudfocus01** · 05-16-2008, 11:47 PM

I've got the MSD coil pack and wires from Massive and use Motorcraft platinum plugs.
Its a great setup, and I haven't had any problems with it yet.
I've been using this setup for about a year now and I love it. Idle is so smooth.
My stock coil pack was failing on me too at the time, and this was a nice upgrade.

**EsCoRtLvR** · 05-20-2008, 05:41 PM

Screamin Demon is the way to go never had any problems with their coils, the livewires are nice too!

**bryan_ruiz** · 05-23-2008, 05:21 PM

i got the coil pack and wires from escort-focus...lets see i have about 80k miles on them...and they are still running like the day I got them...

**EsCoRtLvR** · 05-23-2008, 10:23 PM

That site is still running??!? lol the EFP pack is a rebadged MSD at an inflated price. You can get an MSD coil pack for $60..I would still go with the screamin' demon though!

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 05-25-2008, 06:50 PM

Well, I went ahead and ordered the Massive/MSD package. I think it'll do me pretty good, and thanks all for the replies.

**2_slow_spi** · 05-30-2008, 01:57 AM

i have the massive/msd combo when i first put it on idle was soooo smooth but now its back to the same ol' rough spi idle i am going to buy some more new plugs... i went with bosch last time and i think that may be the problem but u'll like the msd/massive combo... at least when u first put it on.. lol

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 06-01-2008, 03:01 PM

yeah, i've never had much luck with the bosch plugs... always had a rough idle when i put them in..

**EsCoRtLvR** · 06-02-2008, 07:07 AM

ford motors don't like bosch...

**jbremount** · 06-02-2008, 03:45 PM

where can I get the screaming demon coil and a good set of wires?thanks

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 06-02-2008, 09:37 PM

First place that comes to mind is Steeda, which is one of our team sponsors.

Here's a link to the SD coil on Steeda, http://www.steedafocus.com/store/Ele...c25/index.html The listing says Zetec only, but it should work fine. Just use longer bolts and some spacers to install it.

As for wires, there's a couple options.
I ordered a set of the MSX 80 wires from Massive Speed System. --> https://ssl.perfora.net/www.massives...dex.shopscript

Another option is this combo pack from Newedge Performance --> http://www.newedgeperformance.com/in...ROD&ProdID=295 it comes with the SD coil and a set of Livewires made for the SPI motor.

Also, keep in mind that if you're going with the SD coil, whatever wires you go with will have to have the propper connectors for the aftermarket coil, factory wires will not work, nor will aftermarket wires made to fit OEM coils. Propper wire ends have plastic clips on the ends made to snap in place on the towers of the SD coil.

Hope this helps!

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 06-02-2008, 09:45 PM

For some reason the link for Massive won't go straight to the listing for the wires. When you go to their website, click the following... Product Overview - Focus - Engine - SPI. That should get you where you need to be.

**SPISpider** · 06-03-2008, 07:52 AM

Ive got the screamon demon and live wires with the ngk and it works great!

**EsCoRtLvR** · 06-04-2008, 06:48 AM

performancedistributors.com ...They are the ones who make them.

**mavgoose2002** · 07-15-2008, 05:10 PM

quik question....best setup, plugs, wires, coil......... i love opinions, but fact is great

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 07-15-2008, 07:59 PM

Purely opinion..

I really like good ol' Autolite platinums, great plugs.

The MSD coil with Massive wires has been a decent setup so far, altho I need to check the plug gap, it's still idling too rough for my liking, and I don't remember if I set the gap on these plugs.. Other than that, seems to be a nice setup.

**mavgoose2002** · 07-15-2008, 11:07 PM

thank you

05-16-2008, 04:39 PM	#2
underconstruction Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 47	Re: Quick question about coilpacks I went through 2 Accells b4 I bought the SD. Best money I have spent on a coil yet! __________________ No longer a Focus owner. Now with two 5.0 Mustangs and a Thunderbird TC. So why am I here?? FKA "waterboy"

05-16-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
loudfocus01 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 60	Re: Quick question about coilpacks I've got the MSD coil pack and wires from Massive and use Motorcraft platinum plugs. Its a great setup, and I haven't had any problems with it yet. I've been using this setup for about a year now and I love it. Idle is so smooth. My stock coil pack was failing on me too at the time, and this was a nice upgrade. __________________ I got teh rare spi bolt ons.

05-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
EsCoRtLvR TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 898	Re: Quick question about coilpacks Screamin Demon is the way to go never had any problems with their coils, the livewires are nice too! __________________ Before the turbo-Max Power : 118.5 @ 5250 RPM After- soon to come ;) Genuine ASE Certified Mazda/Hyundai/Isuzu Tech -------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 Ford Escort 4dr "SPI" Turbo--JGStools.com manifold, E-bay 60trim turbo, fuel and timing management, TREPerformance.com 255lph fuel pump, diablo MAF.ia, 6PSI. 2005 Focus Duratec 2.0 stock DD

05-23-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
bryan_ruiz TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 384	Re: Quick question about coilpacks i got the coil pack and wires from escort-focus...lets see i have about 80k miles on them...and they are still running like the day I got them... __________________ weapon-r air intake, bomz exhaust, tachometer, painted interior, MSD Ignition Coil, ractive strut bar, chrome trim on trunk, clear turn signals, 50% Race Pulley, M3 Light Mirrors, gauge pod w/ voltmeter and air/fuel ratio gauges, debadged, clear euro grille, indiglo gauges, black/chrome ford emblems, shorty antenna, motor mount inserts, FC short shifter, TYC Black Tail Lights, Halo Projector Headlights.

05-23-2008, 10:23 PM	#6
EsCoRtLvR TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 898	Re: Quick question about coilpacks That site is still running??!? lol the EFP pack is a rebadged MSD at an inflated price. You can get an MSD coil pack for $60..I would still go with the screamin' demon though! __________________ Before the turbo-Max Power : 118.5 @ 5250 RPM After- soon to come ;) Genuine ASE Certified Mazda/Hyundai/Isuzu Tech -------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 Ford Escort 4dr "SPI" Turbo--JGStools.com manifold, E-bay 60trim turbo, fuel and timing management, TREPerformance.com 255lph fuel pump, diablo MAF.ia, 6PSI. 2005 Focus Duratec 2.0 stock DD

05-30-2008, 01:57 AM	#8
2_slow_spi Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison Wv Posts: 29	Re: Quick question about coilpacks i have the massive/msd combo when i first put it on idle was soooo smooth but now its back to the same ol' rough spi idle i am going to buy some more new plugs... i went with bosch last time and i think that may be the problem but u'll like the msd/massive combo... at least when u first put it on.. lol __________________ 2000 LX 17" ROTA ATTACKS wrapped with 215/45/17 Bomz CAI, MSD Coil, Massive Wires, And Custom Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust.

06-02-2008, 07:07 AM	#10
EsCoRtLvR TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 898	Re: Quick question about coilpacks ford motors don't like bosch... __________________ Before the turbo-Max Power : 118.5 @ 5250 RPM After- soon to come ;) Genuine ASE Certified Mazda/Hyundai/Isuzu Tech -------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 Ford Escort 4dr "SPI" Turbo--JGStools.com manifold, E-bay 60trim turbo, fuel and timing management, TREPerformance.com 255lph fuel pump, diablo MAF.ia, 6PSI. 2005 Focus Duratec 2.0 stock DD

06-02-2008, 03:45 PM	#11
jbremount Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Quick question about coilpacks where can I get the screaming demon coil and a good set of wires?thanks

06-03-2008, 07:52 AM	#14
SPISpider Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: KENTUCKY Posts: 27	Re: Quick question about coilpacks Ive got the screamon demon and live wires with the ngk and it works great! __________________ Silver SPI ...aim to misbehave. http://Eoss-Empire.com/ http://eoss-empire.myminicity.com/

06-04-2008, 06:48 AM	#15
EsCoRtLvR TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 898	Re: Quick question about coilpacks performancedistributors.com ...They are the ones who make them. __________________ Before the turbo-Max Power : 118.5 @ 5250 RPM After- soon to come ;) Genuine ASE Certified Mazda/Hyundai/Isuzu Tech -------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 Ford Escort 4dr "SPI" Turbo--JGStools.com manifold, E-bay 60trim turbo, fuel and timing management, TREPerformance.com 255lph fuel pump, diablo MAF.ia, 6PSI. 2005 Focus Duratec 2.0 stock DD

07-15-2008, 05:10 PM	#16
mavgoose2002 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18	Re: Quick question about coilpacks quik question....best setup, plugs, wires, coil......... i love opinions, but fact is great __________________ looking for turbo parts

07-15-2008, 11:07 PM	#18
mavgoose2002 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18	Re: Quick question about coilpacks thank you __________________ looking for turbo parts

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