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Coil location and life #1563663 01/15/14 07:35 PM 01/15/14 07:35 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 476 Mount Airy, Maryland S scrag OP mopar
scrag OP mopar S Joined: May 2005 Posts: 476 Mount Airy, Maryland	I was considering replacing my coil as it was damaged wear the coil wire attaches. Currently have a MSD Blaster coil which I have mounted on my six pack intake in the stock location. Car is a BH car with a 500 stroker. So it I replace it is it better to mount somewhere else or is it still OK where it is at? Which coil is recommended?

Re: Coil location and life [Re: scrag] #1563664 01/15/14 09:02 PM 01/15/14 09:02 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa M mikemee1331 master
mikemee1331 master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	Quote: I was considering replacing my coil as it was damaged wear the coil wire attaches. Currently have a MSD Blaster coil which I have mounted on my six pack intake in the stock location. Car is a BH car with a 500 stroker. So it I replace it is it better to mount somewhere else or is it still OK where it is at? Which coil is recommended? i also have my blaster in the stock location for a 6pac (sideways) and it's been like that for 20 years give or take. i have heard bad things about the newer blaster 2 coils (red ones)leaking. my suggestion is to get the high vibration blaster which is essentially an epoxy coil. same power as the blaster 2 but no leaky! it will also fit in the stock 6pac location! a win win

Re: Coil location and life [Re: scrag] #1563665 01/15/14 09:07 PM 01/15/14 09:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Most OE coils were more or less horizontal. I assume your is also. Aftermarket coils recommend vertical mount to prevent oil leaks and failure. Many mount them in stock location and it works... but sometimes it doesn't and early failure occurs. If the stock location works for you I'd suggest the epoxy potted Blaster. It is recommended for any orientation as there is no oil to leak.

Re: Coil location and life [Re: ahy] #1563666 01/15/14 09:26 PM 01/15/14 09:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,013 South Park, Pa. 68LAR master
68LAR master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,013 South Park, Pa.	If it's an option, vertical with a canister type coil, and with any coil, the area with the least amount of heat is what I'd recommend. 4 speed street legal. Best time 10.99 @ 124 mph on 93 octane pump gas @ 3926# total weight

Re: Coil location and life [Re: scrag] #1563667 01/16/14 02:21 AM 01/16/14 02:21 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Ma mounted the coil sideways for decades & got by with it, with it being said nowadays that sideways can possibly cause an early failure (if oil filled). So I guess vertical would be the proactive way to go if you are willing to fab or buy a bracket & if where you mount it it looks OK straight up live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Coil location and life [Re: RapidRobert] #1563668 01/16/14 02:48 AM 01/16/14 02:48 AM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,689 Wichita G GY3 master
GY3 master G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,689 Wichita	I mount my coils vertically on the inner fenderwell. Easy to get to and out of the way. As for the newer MSD Blaster II coils, they are absolute junk. The terminals are soft and the threads strip easily. $45 down the tubes for me.

Re: Coil location and life [Re: GY3] #1563669 01/16/14 12:22 PM 01/16/14 12:22 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: As for the newer MSD Blaster II coils, they are absolute junk. The terminals are soft and the threads strip easily. $45 down the tubes for me. I have a new red blaster 2 & I'm unsure how old it is (been sitting on it for a long time) & is there any identifying features that would tell me if it is or is not one of the inferior ones? live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Coil location and life [Re: RapidRobert] #1563670 01/16/14 04:00 PM 01/16/14 04:00 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 476 Mount Airy, Maryland S scrag OP mopar
scrag OP mopar S Joined: May 2005 Posts: 476 Mount Airy, Maryland	Thanks!

Re: Coil location and life [Re: scrag] #1563671 01/16/14 04:04 PM 01/16/14 04:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,573 Motor City 6 6PKRTSE master
6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,573 Motor City	I have a red Blaster 2 on my sixpack Charger. I peeled the MSD sticker off & painted black to look OEM. It's been on my car for like 15+ years without any trouble. 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: Coil location and life [Re: 6PKRTSE] #1563672 01/16/14 04:40 PM 01/16/14 04:40 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,386 St. Charles, MO wingman Uncreative Title
wingman Uncreative Title Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,386 St. Charles, MO	Quote: I have a red Blaster 2 on my sixpack Charger. I peeled the MSD sticker off & painted black to look OEM. It's been on my car for like 15+ years without any trouble. Did exactly the same thing with mine. 12+ for me. 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)

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