coil packs on LS1

**austinWS6** · 11-17-2006, 11:06 AM

Is there any way to test the coil packs on an LS1? How would you know if one is bad?

**2001NBMZ28** · 11-17-2006, 11:33 AM

Are you throwing a code for a particular cyl? You can swap that one with the one next to it and see if the code changes.

**austinWS6** · 11-17-2006, 11:37 AM

No, not throwing any codes. I have 72k miles on the factory ones and I'm putting in new plugs and plug wires...thought i'd see about testing them out. i don't want to replace all of them if they are fine.

**Too Fast** · 11-17-2006, 12:22 PM

The factory coils should be fine. BTW, what kind of plugs/wires are you installing and how did you come up with your decision? I am thinking about changing mine also....

**LS2Tuner** · 11-17-2006, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by austinWS6

No, not throwing any codes. I have 72k miles on the factory ones and I'm putting in new plugs and plug wires...thought i'd see about testing them out. i don't want to replace all of them if they are fine.

There eighther good or they are not.......... Unless your adding LOTS of cyl. pressure there would be NO need to spend money on aftermarket coils.....

**austinWS6** · 11-17-2006, 12:33 PM

MSD-32819 WIRE SET(MSI MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Sets)

NGK TR55IX SPARK PLUG (NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs)

I got them after reading posts on LS1.com and Austin F-body.

**austinWS6** · 11-17-2006, 12:34 PM

Cool...thanks...I'll leave them until they start dying.

**austinWS6** · 01-12-2009, 10:34 AM

I'm starting to lose power in the 3000 rpm band, the clutch is new, and i'm not getting any rpm spike when it happens. Could it be some of the coils or the electrical (not plug wires) going to the coils? Any ideas?

**JoshieDoom** · 01-12-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by austinWS6

I'm starting to lose power in the 3000 rpm band, the clutch is new, and i'm not getting any rpm spike when it happens. Could it be some of the coils or the electrical (not plug wires) going to the coils? Any ideas?

When is the last time you have changed your fuel filter or cleaned your MAF?

**austinWS6** · 01-12-2009, 11:09 AM

I know i've cleaned the MAF not too long ago, I'll have to look in my book to seen when I changed the fuel filter. I know I've done it, just can't remember when....

**JoshieDoom** · 01-12-2009, 11:27 AM

I know most people on here change the fuel filter every third oil change BTW

**austinWS6** · 01-12-2009, 11:36 AM

Yeah, I've probably only changed it once, ever. So, maybe I'll start with that and see if it makes a diff. Thanks...

**JoshieDoom** · 01-12-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by austinWS6

Yeah, I've probably only changed it once, ever. So, maybe I'll start with that and see if it makes a diff. Thanks...

Good luck

**Too Fast** · 01-12-2009, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

I know most people on here change the fuel filter every third oil change BTW

IMO that is massive overkill. Every 30k is just fine for the big filters our cars have. So, I don't think that is causing your 3k issue, Austin. Could be a low output on your fuel pump pressure.

**JoshieDoom** · 01-13-2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Too Fast

IMO that is massive overkill. Every 30k is just fine for the big filters our cars have. So, I don't think that is causing your 3k issue, Austin. Could be a low output on your fuel pump pressure.

Overkill true, but they are 3 bucks a piece and take 5 minutes to change... Worth the peace of mind.

**0rion** · 01-13-2009, 02:40 PM

PE delay is 3200 I think so it seems like you're losing the power right as you go into PE. I would look at fueling first to see if you're lean there or even too rich. Both can cause the car to nose dive.

**Speed_kills_WS6** · 01-13-2009, 06:01 PM

I haven't changed my fuel filter in over 10,000 miles now. lol. Guess thats a possible reason my gas mileage sucks. 16 miles to the gallon in a six-speed is not very good...

**Too Fast** · 01-14-2009, 03:34 AM

Originally Posted by Speed_kills_WS6

I haven't changed my fuel filter in over 10,000 miles now. lol. Guess thats a possible reason my gas mileage sucks. 16 miles to the gallon in a six-speed is not very good...

My guess is the cold weather.....................and a heavy right foot!

**bronko91** · 01-14-2009, 06:12 AM

You can run a test with HP Tuners looking for random miss-fires and it will tell you what cylinder. Then swap sides and test again and verify the miss-firing cylinder moved to the other side. 15 min test.

**austinWS6** · 01-27-2009, 11:06 AM

What is PE delay?

Originally Posted by 0rion

PE delay is 3200 I think so it seems like you're losing the power right as you go into PE. I would look at fueling first to see if you're lean there or even too rich. Both can cause the car to nose dive.