im buyin an accel coil... tell me why i shouldnt!

[TType84]

i can get one for $85

is there any reason you guys know that I shouldnt get the accell one? anyone heard any bad things about them?

dum dum dummm..

 

[cool 84]

For only $85 try it and post the results. I have a feeling it's not needed and there won't be a difference but who knows. I honestly don't know what it is and I haven't heard anything about it.

 

[turbo84gn]

You shouldn't because I have one on my 84 and it works just fine

Only thing "wrong" is that the terminals are numbered for the 86/87 CCCI module, so follow the radiator shroud sticker arrangement and ignore the numbering on the coil.

 

[SLOW_85]

Been using them awhile. No probs here!

 

[TType84]

at $85 is cheaper than a GM replacement..

im not buying it for "PERFORMANCE" im buying it cause my stock coil cant support spark under high load..

 

[Buick From Hell]

took the words right outta my mouth. I have a $210 receipt from sometime in 1991 for a coilpack!

 

[85 TRRRR]

where can I get this Accel Coil pack? Do I need an adapter or anything? like doing an 86/87 conversion? Sounds interesting.

TIA
Chris

 

[IRaceAV6]

Trying something new here...

Let me know if this works or not...

I noticed some of these parts have to be ordered in (atleast in my area they do) That Accel coil is $99! They also sell an adapter for under $15... cheaper than Caspers? hmmmm

AutoZone 1984 Parts Listing - Turbo Regal


Autozone 1987 Turbo Regal conversion parts

If you have an Autozone nearby you can order your parts on-line and have them waiting for you I took a look at the '87 control module, and some other parts and I'm happy to state they cover everything we need (crank sensor is available too!).

 

[turbo84gn]

P.S. The Accell coil comes with the adapter plate to allow it to bolt to the 84/85 ignition module. I bought it at the local speed shop for about $80. I "think" they do mail order too. check out http://www.laneautomotive.com/ I am lucky enough to have these guys a mere 11 miles from home, in fact I pass them to and from work. It is always a struggle to keep the car from turning into their lot as I pass by It's really cool having a store comparable to Summit (and cheaper) that close to home, even though I live out in the sticks.

 

[85 TRRRR]

I wish we had shops like those in Hawaii. Everything's done mail order when it comes to our cars here. I mainly rely on other TR owners advice here. We do have a shop here that speciallizes in Domestic car items...though I sometimes get a face when I mention something about the car.

 

[torque]

Does anyone know the part number of that Accel coil ?
Also is there any hidden extras that have to be purchased?
P.S. I have an 85 GN.

 

[IRaceAV6]

Look at the links I provided!

Click on my earlier post. The links should work.

Louie <--- computer skilled


Accel part # 140016