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Car Forum / Honda Cars / October 2006Aftermarket Ignition Coil?
Any thoughts on replacement ignition coils (non-honda)? Salesman here says that there's not much of a difference, because it's "just a coil" of wire. Any truth to this? TIA > Any thoughts on replacement ignition coils (non-honda)? > > Salesman here says that there's not much of a difference, because it's > "just a coil" of wire. Any truth to this? > > TIA it's a quality issue. honda coils that are integrated into the distributor or are positioned over the spark plugs are "potted". the quality of that potting compound and its density [no air bubbles] is definitely a function of who manufactured it and therefore has an influence on how long it's going to last. what do you save on aftermarket, and is it worth the [lack of] peace of mind? bug67ph@gmail.com wrote in news:1161751967.505119.56460 @m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com: > Any thoughts on replacement ignition coils (non-honda)? > > Salesman here says that there's not much of a difference, because it's > "just a coil" of wire. Any truth to this? Sure it's "just" a coil of wire, and a steak is "just" a piece of meat. They're all the same, right? It certainly matters who made the coil. Go with jim beam's advice.  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Point well made. Thanks. Thanks to everyone who replied. > Any thoughts on replacement ignition coils (non-honda)? > > Salesman here says that there's not much of a difference, because it's > "just a coil" of wire. Any truth to this? > > TIA It isn't "just a wire". In fact, even a wire isn't just a wire. Insulation, metallurgy and care of assembly all matter. I would be comfortable with a well respected aftermarket brand name like Denso, but wouldn't use just any old white box mystery part. John |
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