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01-24-2021, 09:58 PM | #1 |
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02 WRX Coilpacks
Looking to get some new coilpacks. Came across these https://cosmoracing.com/en/subaru-im...wagon-set-4pcs coil packs, anyone run them and how do they perform? Also list some other coil packs you guys know of! Thanks.
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01-25-2021, 12:18 AM | #2 |
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OEM is king.
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01-25-2021, 12:19 AM | #3 |
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01-25-2021, 10:15 PM | #4 |
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I buy a lot of parts through here. $85/coil here.
https://www.subarupartsdeal.com/part...ra2=&filter=() |
01-26-2021, 07:17 AM | #5 |
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If you have a dead coilpack, replace that one coilpack as there is no need to replace all four. Get your ass on eBay and get a used one for $20. I have 310,000 miles on my car. I've swapped turbos 5 times. I've replaced ONE coilpack. They are light a light switch, they work or don't. Don't overthink this as there are plenty of topics in Subarus to overthink and this ain't one!
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01-26-2021, 10:13 AM | #6 |
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I currently use Cosmo Racing coils in my 05 Wrx. Mainly because they were cheaper than oem. Engine feels happier, but thats compared to 150k+ mile oem coils. Im sure brand new oem coils would have been just as good, or better.
Rallysportdirect should have a few options to choose from if you dont want oem. Last edited by 4eat05; 01-31-2021 at 01:00 PM. |
01-26-2021, 11:08 AM | #7 |
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I have Amazon Coils in my 02 WRX right now, bought them while chasing a problem that turned out wasn't them LOL.
I'll prolly put my OEM ones back in. |
01-26-2021, 09:10 PM | #8 |
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Had Cosmo coils. Lasted around 40k, these replaced a set oem coils that had about 150k on them. The OEMs threw no codes or showed any signs of failure.
Purely done as a "this is cheap and maybe I'll give these a shot and see if they're better". Nope, not the case. One day, car was misfiring badly trying to go up a gentle hill. Replaced with the old OEM coils: issue solved. I then found a deal on a set of new OEM coils. When the Cosmo coils let go, a new set of OEM coils went in. No issues. Old ones are now a known good backup, Cosmo coils binned. Go OEM. -Randy |
01-26-2021, 11:19 PM | #9 |
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Performance Distributors now has the STi-spec coils for $200 a set. The difference between WRX and STi is the length of the rubber boot, just swap boots.
I've been running the Cosmo's for almost 120K and one just died. I couldn't remember their name so I couldn't find their site to order them again. At the time I went with the Cosmo's I too found no OE's for under $85-100 ea. And the Como's were on ebay for I think $125/set. They did fine. Also even though I live a fairly large Metro area (Dallas, TX) the Subaru dealers leave way too much to be desired. Worthless honestly. Also, MSD and Accel offer EJ coil packs now as well. The Rally Sport direct options are $370 and UP (WAY UP). Performance Distributors I called them this morning and they are on the way 5 minute phone call. ~Rob |
01-27-2021, 05:39 AM | #10 |
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[quote=TXwrxWagon;46506080]Performance Distributors now has the STi-spec coils for $200 a set. The difference between WRX and STi is the length of the rubber boot, just swap boots.=quote]
That's the external difference. The internal difference is the dwell time. People have been cross-pollinating the 2.5 and 2.0 coils for years and results are purely anecdotal. As far as I've found, only OEM accounts for the difference in dwell. YRMV. I figured, if the OEM lasted this long, a new set should outlast the car. -Randy |
01-28-2021, 09:32 PM | #11 | ||
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Clark Turner recently posted this as well concerning hi-mileage original coil packs: Quote:
I do agree with not over-thinking it though. Buy four new OEM coil packs, cry about the price for an hour, and never think about a coil pack again for the next 150,000 miles. |
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01-29-2021, 03:30 AM | #12 | |
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01-29-2021, 01:20 PM | #13 |
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I had great success with OTL coil packs as an upgrade vs just a oem replacement.
https://www.offthelineperformance.co...product_id=957 |
01-30-2021, 09:47 AM | #14 |
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02-04-2021, 08:36 PM | #15 | |
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