Ray McIntireJr
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I'm thinking of getting the screamin' demon coil for my 01 ST, I just put new plug wires on in 08 or 09, do I really need the live wire plug wires too? I'm thinking no but what's your opinion?
coil & wires ?
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Kevin Lang
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No.
The wires are cool, I confess, but they don't make the ST into some unleashed beast of performance...for that matter, neither does the coil, but I'd buy it again.
The LiveWires don't fit into the wire holders hooked onto the engine block, which I didn't think would be a problem, but you have to route them correctly or else they'll rub away on parts of the engine over time, which isn't cool. I've got some serious rub marks on mine
The wires are cool, I confess, but they don't make the ST into some unleashed beast of performance...for that matter, neither does the coil, but I'd buy it again.
The LiveWires don't fit into the wire holders hooked onto the engine block, which I didn't think would be a problem, but you have to route them correctly or else they'll rub away on parts of the engine over time, which isn't cool. I've got some serious rub marks on mine
TrainTrac
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I installed the SD Coil Pack and Livewires about two years ago. I found the Livewires to be very well made, and while they didn't fit the OEM wire holders, I just zip-tied them to keep them from rubbing on any other engine parts that might cause excess wear from rubbing.
As for the coil pack, it went bad after about a year. Zabteck was able to get Performance Distributors to replace it under warranty. However, the second coil pack went bad just last December after about another year of use. At that point, I decided I was done with the Screamin' Demon coil pack and went back to the OEM coil pack.
As for the coil pack, it went bad after about a year. Zabteck was able to get Performance Distributors to replace it under warranty. However, the second coil pack went bad just last December after about another year of use. At that point, I decided I was done with the Screamin' Demon coil pack and went back to the OEM coil pack.
Bill Barber
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OEM wires and coils will serve you well.
Kevin Lang
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Ouch, I'm hoping my coil doesn't bite it, since I don't recall where I put my OEM guy.
Jerry Gerner 2
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Ok, I know there's alot more members running these parts so what you all of you think. I'm looking to purchase the SD Coil Pack and the Live Wires soon and would appreciate any more reviews, input, comments. Thanks guys and gals.
Bill Barber
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waste of money, better to buy a TB spacer
Jerry Gerner 2
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I need to do a tune up anyway so I looking at all options and a TB spacer isn't one of them.
Bill Barber
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smart move. The OEM coil pack you have, will support 500+ H.P, Good quality wires are nothing more than wires, the oems are good quality wires.
Your money tho.:grin:
Your money tho.:grin:
Jerry Gerner 2
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The OEM replacements are the same price if not more than the SD Coil Pack that I've found around me.
Bill Barber
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did not realise your was broke Jerry.
Ray McIntireJr
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OK, so if the SD coil pack goes south in about a year(according to some people's experience) then my next question is why do people keep buying them?
mookie
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I'm sure they all don't go south after a year...:grin:
Jerry Gerner 2
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I'd like to hear more from people that actually have the SD coil pack.
I got a Accel cool pak before Zabteck started selling the SD coil pak. That's been at least 4 yrs ago, and have had no problems has held up fine. The only thing I do not like about it is that the top of it is Accel yellow.
Jerry Gerner 2
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Where did you get the Accel pack and do you remember how much?
FORD 6-TOWER COIL-HORIZONTAL
10-15% more energy than the OEM coils
These are direct plug replacement for OEM coils
1989-04 Ford EDIS 6 cylinder horizontal primary connection. These coils feature advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores, along with optimized winding, resistance and turns ratios to delivery 10-15% more energy than the OEM coils. Specialized high temperature epoxy resists shock and vibration, while increasing thermal conductivity.These are direct plug replacement for OEM coils. They feature bodies and/or secondary towers molded in ACCEL yellow and feature brass secondary contacts (except direct fire coil on plug applications).
Part Number: 140035
Click on "Where to Buy" on their home page. I thought that I bought it from Rockauto, but I do not see it there now. I could have got it from Summit Racing though.
10-15% more energy than the OEM coils
These are direct plug replacement for OEM coils
1989-04 Ford EDIS 6 cylinder horizontal primary connection. These coils feature advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores, along with optimized winding, resistance and turns ratios to delivery 10-15% more energy than the OEM coils. Specialized high temperature epoxy resists shock and vibration, while increasing thermal conductivity.These are direct plug replacement for OEM coils. They feature bodies and/or secondary towers molded in ACCEL yellow and feature brass secondary contacts (except direct fire coil on plug applications).
Part Number: 140035
Click on "Where to Buy" on their home page. I thought that I bought it from Rockauto, but I do not see it there now. I could have got it from Summit Racing though.
TrainTrac
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$81.95 from Summit Racing.
Jerry Gerner 2
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Thanks for the links Rodger, Train, I apprecite the heads up on the parts listings. I'm not working right now and my wife keeps asking me how much this tune up is going to cost, now I can give her some estimates for parts. :supercool::banana:
Glad to help. :grin: :haveabeer:
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