Coil Pack Relocation

[CRCRFT78]

What are some of you doing with your coil packs to relocate them? Self-made or off-the-shelf kits to relocate them in your engine bay.

[sjaroslo]

I found some brackets made by CBM that fit the GM coils that came with my ignition kit. I had the brackets powder coated black and mounted them to a small cross-member in front of the engine on an Art Morrison sub-frame for a 67 Camaro. Also had to purchase ignition harness extension cables. The car isn't on the street yet so I can't report on how well the location works....

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[reedld]

I relocated mine to the firewall with a kit from ebay. I did not need to extend my coil wires...just new spark plug wires. My shaker (mounted on the intake) hides the coilpacks ...makes it look like a 70's GM engine.

[CRCRFT78]

Thanks fellas. Doesn't look to be too hard to do.

[reedld]

Here is the kit I purchased..had to look a bit on my ebay history.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-bolt-on-coil-relocation-bracket-powder-coat-black-/271431960040?hash=item3f329b05e8


http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af117/reedld/Car%20Status/enginepicwithpontiacvalvecovers.jpg

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I've changed the shaker mount since the pic.

[GregWeld]

What are some of you doing with your coil packs to relocate them? Self-made or off-the-shelf kits to relocate them in your engine bay.


Really don't have to relocate them at all if you choose not to.... Here's my LS3 in the '33.... Billet Specialties makes various valve covers designed for this. I'm sure there are other less expensive versions - adaptations out there.



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[raustinss]

Does anyone know would there be any radio interference if you were to mount the coils under the dash on the "inside " of the firewall

[CRCRFT78]

Thanks for the link Leon. Greg, I've looked at various valve covers but decided to go for an old school look using original Chevrolet script valve covers.

[reedld]

Jose,
As soon as I switched to the GMPP aftermarket PONTIAC valve covers, my PCV valve began to leak real bad. I found that I needed to drill a new hole in the passenger side cover (in the back), and copy the factory routing. After that mod, the PCV returned to normal, and I also did the LS6 valley cover mod (just last year).

Off topic, who is the pretty young lady in your avatar?

[96z28ss]

there is this option also.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/products/coil_pack.html

Those are pictures of Matt Alcala's 69 Camaro that uses a set.

[Vega$69]

GMs design was to shorten the plug wires for better performance.

IMO relocating and running longer wires is a step backwards.:underchair:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

GMs design was to shorten the plug wires for better performance.

IMO relocating and running longer wires is a step backwards.:underchair:

i'd like to see some data on that. more resistance equals longer coil dwell time = hotter spark ....but in in fact we maybe talking less than an ohm or two. :underchair: :trophy-1302: :D :sarcasm_smiley:

[CRCRFT78]

Leon thats Desiree Elyda.

Hey Vince I just might have to make something up of my own when the time comes and head over to your shop to bend it on that nice Magnetic Brake of yours. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[jy211]

Mounted low and out of the way

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/320x240q90/910/qzdroc.jpg

used these: http://store.custombuiltmotors.com/engine-external/cbm-motorsports-ls2-ls7-lsx-coil-relocation-brackets-v-6-v-8-application.html

[67Rally]

I mounted mine on the front subframe (67 Camaro), using some mounts I found on eBay. The red arrow is where the Vintage Air hardline wanted to run before I rebent it.

Coil pack harness wires run behind the fender, plug wires run along the side of the engine and down to the packs.

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[Sparks67]

Thanks for the link Leon. Greg, I've looked at various valve covers but decided to go for an old school look using original Chevrolet script valve covers.

I talked to Brian Thomson (Stielow's engine builder), but he doesn't recommend relocating the coils. You might contact the greening auto company, but they do custon machining. They do have a design similar to billet specialties, but have them machine it to look like old school valve covers. $$$

Jeff

[CRCRFT78]

Jeff, did Brian Thomson say why he doesn't recommend moving the coil packs?

[Moose]

Jeff, did Brian Thomson say why he doesn't recommend moving the coil packs?

I've no problems with mine. I hid mine in the inner fenders behind the battery and same spot on other side.

[cjsgarage]

If you don't have the engine set back too far, I've mounted them on the rear of the cylinder heads using brackets I made, and ran new wires under the headers. Looked really clean. 5607056071