Aftermarket Ignition Coil?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by bug67ph, Oct 25, 2006.

  1. bug67ph

    bug67ph Guest

    Any thoughts on replacement ignition coils (non-honda)?

    Salesman here says that there's not much of a difference, because it's
    "just a coil" of wire. Any truth to this?

    TIA
     
    bug67ph, Oct 25, 2006
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    jim beam Guest

    it's a quality issue. honda coils that are integrated into the
    distributor or are positioned over the spark plugs are "potted". the
    quality of that potting compound and its density [no air bubbles] is
    definitely a function of who manufactured it and therefore has an
    influence on how long it's going to last. what do you save on
    aftermarket, and is it worth the [lack of] peace of mind?
     
    jim beam, Oct 25, 2006
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  3. bug67ph

    jim beam Guest

    it's a quality issue. honda coils that are integrated into the
    distributor or are positioned over the spark plugs are "potted". the
    quality of that potting compound and its density [no air bubbles] is
    definitely a function of who manufactured it and therefore has an
    influence on how long it's going to last. what do you save on
    aftermarket, and is it worth the [lack of] peace of mind?
     
    jim beam, Oct 25, 2006
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  4. bug67ph

    TeGGeR® Guest

    wrote in @m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com:


    Sure it's "just" a coil of wire, and a steak is "just" a piece of meat.
    They're all the same, right?

    It certainly matters who made the coil. Go with jim beam's advice.
     
    TeGGeR®, Oct 25, 2006
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  5. bug67ph

    TeGGeR® Guest

    wrote in @m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com:


    Sure it's "just" a coil of wire, and a steak is "just" a piece of meat.
    They're all the same, right?

    It certainly matters who made the coil. Go with jim beam's advice.
     
    TeGGeR®, Oct 25, 2006
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    emil.santos Guest

    Point well made. Thanks.
     
    emil.santos, Oct 25, 2006
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  7. bug67ph

    emil.santos Guest

    Point well made. Thanks.
     
    emil.santos, Oct 25, 2006
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    bug67ph Guest

    Thanks to everyone who replied.
     
    bug67ph, Oct 25, 2006
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    bug67ph Guest

    Thanks to everyone who replied.
     
    bug67ph, Oct 25, 2006
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    John Horner Guest

    It isn't "just a wire". In fact, even a wire isn't just a wire.
    Insulation, metallurgy and care of assembly all matter.

    I would be comfortable with a well respected aftermarket brand name like
    Denso, but wouldn't use just any old white box mystery part.

    John
     
    John Horner, Oct 26, 2006
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  11. bug67ph

    John Horner Guest

    It isn't "just a wire". In fact, even a wire isn't just a wire.
    Insulation, metallurgy and care of assembly all matter.

    I would be comfortable with a well respected aftermarket brand name like
    Denso, but wouldn't use just any old white box mystery part.

    John
     
    John Horner, Oct 26, 2006
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