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Is high performance coil worth it?

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Old 11-10-2009, 07:58 PM
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I haven't done any other mods to my Blazer, still trying to get it run 'perfect' (if that's possible).... still fighting a very slight surge on and off... also doesn't seem to have the power this size engine should have.

It has the stock coil on it.

I see a MSD's Blaster GM Coil at Oreilley's for $39.99 vs a standard OE style for $19.99.

If standard OE style wires are being used will a supposedly 'high performance' coil do anything for me?
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 11:16 PM
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i had that MSD coil on my '92 Jimmy. didn't really notice much difference in performance, but my truck was stick, and i was always "foot down, rowing gears". i did notice that my plugs stayed cleaner than before.
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 04:28 AM
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Are/were you running standard wires or 'high perf.' wires?

Sounds like for $20 difference it wouldn't hurt to get the MSD anyway?
 
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The factory coil is actually hotter than the engine needs anyways. If your coil is bad and you can get the MSD one cheaper than a ac delco then by all means go ahead. If not then just get the factory one. I'm running an MSD on mine and you won't notice a bit of difference, even with running the msd wires.
 
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