Ignition coils - any preference? (996.2 3.6)

Gooey36 · 28 Jan 2018

Got the rear end currently stripping and replacing all the exhaust (manifolds, cats and backboxes) and have currently got all heatshields off (as they're being replaced too!)

While access is good I noticed one or two coilpacks have cracked most likely due to parts of the old coilpack heatshields rotting away.

Does anyone have a preference for which coilpacks? ECP stock both bremi and beru parts (£35 & £57 respectively)? Also seen Surefire 'uprated" sets for £149...
(https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/122892335201)

Also awaiting a price from OPC. Design911 also stock OEM and Beru.

Any to avoid? Will the 'cheap" bremi ones be a case of you get what you pay for? (With the usual discount code it's only £106 for the set!)

Can anyone also shed any light on which need the longer screws?

Thanks!

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deMort · 28 Jan 2018

Well .. not really a thread i answer but no one else has :?

The new type of coil need longer bolts as they are twice the size and mainly the only one that can actually be bought these days .. its also the one we fit at work .

I looked at the link .. not something i would fit is all i can say .

Link shows what it looks like but its the first search i did and dont actually use this site .

https://www.cartech-one.co.uk/en/product/1116344-ignition-coil/v-17507

Alex · 28 Jan 2018

I paid £130 for 6 Bosch coil packs off CP4L 2.5 years/25k miles ago and they've been fine. Still look like new.

Gooey36 · 28 Jan 2018

Seems to be CP4L and ECP (same company anyway) only sell Beru or Bremi now?

Will avoid the 'performance" standard unless anyone comes on and raves about them!!! In no rush so I'll wait to see what the OPC quote and go for a known brand like Bosch/Beru.

Longer screws appear to be m6x40mm. Should be m6x20 (ish) on the old ones.

Thanks!

Scully · 28 Jan 2018

I've just bought these:

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1...OF-6--Porsche-996---986---987---996-GT3-MKII/

I have been led to believe that Beru are the original equipment manufacturer.

Cheers

Dave

deMort · 28 Jan 2018

Scully said:
I've just bought these:

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1...OF-6--Porsche-996---986---987---996-GT3-MKII/

I have been led to believe that Beru are the original equipment manufacturer.

Cheers

Dave

They are .

Gooey36 · 28 Jan 2018

Scully said:
I've just bought these:

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1...OF-6--Porsche-996---986---987---996-GT3-MKII/

I have been led to believe that Beru are the original equipment manufacturer.

Cheers

Dave

Will see what OPC quote then...thanks for confirming. If they beat the design911 price, will go with them, if not - design911 as usual!

You didn't fancy the £850 plasma set from design911 then? ðŸ˜‚

Scully · 28 Jan 2018

Gooey36 said:
Scully said:

I've just bought these:

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1...OF-6--Porsche-996---986---987---996-GT3-MKII/

I have been led to believe that Beru are the original equipment manufacturer.

Cheers

Dave

Click to expand...

Will see what OPC quote then...thanks for confirming. If they beat the design911 price, will go with them, if not - design911 as usual!

You didn't fancy the £850 plasma set from design911 then? ðŸ˜‚

Err no. I was in two minds anyway as mine aren't giving any trouble. But I've got a major coming up in March and they are the original coils, so what the heck. If I'm doing plugs, I might as well swap them out.

wasz · 28 Jan 2018

I fitted the cheaper coils from euro car parts 20k miles ago and they are still fine, no cracks when I changed the plugs last month.

I think I paid £25 each after all the discounts they like to lay on.

Marky911 · 28 Jan 2018

I've just had the Surefire ones fitted to my car. I didn't purposely choose them but they came up cheap from another member.

I wouldn't get too hung up on brand. As long as they're new they're bound to be an improvement on what you currently have and should last a good few years.

NLW73 · 29 Jan 2018

All much of a much and any will do.

Cheap to buy and cheap to replace which is why I am never worried about it. Same for the spark plugs just stick with Bosch. Standard car does not need all this fancy densu low temp unless a chipped turbo

All Porsche do is take the beru or Bosch stuff, stick their stamp on it and double the price.

Steve997 · 29 Jan 2018

Are these an easy diy job for a home mechanic or is it awkward access and engine out job ?

Sounds like good preventative maintenance to change them before they inevitably fail.

Alex · 29 Jan 2018

Turbo is a faff. The standard NA cars are easy, although some members seem to struggle with them. Takes me 45 minutes on the drive with no ramps, just an allen key.

Steve997 · 29 Jan 2018

Cheers Alex. I'll pick your brains at the meet up next Saturday :thumb:

Alex · 29 Jan 2018

:thumbs:

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