Are CHEAP Ignition Coils Worth It?
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Buying cheap parts always seems to be a gamble. However, sometimes it's worth it. But can you get away with cheap ignition coils? At least in my 6.2L V8 F-150, they just might do the trick.
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I have used ebay ignition coils for years on multiple vehicles no problems.
Bro is literally the Blue Ranger. ⚡️
I bought e-bay coils cuz I can't afford to buy the OEM ones which is over a thousand bucks. I've had them in for like 4 years and after testing them they're still rite on the money...
They’ve done well for me too!
Which brand did you purchase?
Well I just saw the comment below from yesterday, that's my bad. Either way though, I really appreciate the video. Whenever the coils go out again, you should definitely do a follow up video explaining the pros and cons and the overall experience with these!
I’m glad I could help you out! I’m going to make a follow up video sometime in the new year going over all the details! Thank you🤙🏻
Tough call when its well over 100K miles. How long you're going to keep it, could be a money pit with other stuffs start to fall apart like my Volvo after 100K, or my Ford and Mercedes even after 50K miles. Do I need to get OEM parts from the dealer and refinance my house or take a chance on aftermarket Chinese parts at a fraction of the price hoping it would last? If you're getting cheap Chinese parts, get Taiwanese (enemy of China) for better quality.
They will work probably not for long and when they quit they will quit hard..Just expect to replace them all in a couple years, nothing wrong with saving $800 for now…
Very interested to test the longevity but I wouldn't be surprised if you're right. 3 yr warranty at least haha
Even though it's cheaper and if u have to replace them again it's like 30 minutes tops and only 60 bucks dealerships would charge $1,000 dollars for that
That’s crazy. He doesn’t throw a check engine light as long as it gets the most faint spark, and you will not know when your ignition go out and create more lean conditions or rich.
that is funny about the sponsor lol - good background music too - some swear by Motorcraft ignition coils, but that motor sounds like a beast. Thanks
Thanks Paul!!
Hey, quick question. How are these holding up after 5 or 6 months? I'm thinking about getting some ebay coils for my miata, because its about a 300 dollar difference. Granted its a completely different situation, however I'm just curious, and the concept may be able to apply.
I'm curious to know as well
I have been rocking my ebay spark plugs, coils and injectors for a while now. Less than $300 in total for 6 of each one
@@adamacosta7279what’s a good company or seller?
Thanks for the video and it's time for me to get cois too. I've bought Mopar OEM, MSD, and Ripp And the problem has always been longevity. I've had two MSD coils fail in one year, one Mopar, and one Ripp. And one of those cost more than the full set of ENA coils. It's been a year for you now. How have they been holding up? Thanks!
I use the cheap ones all the time most are good i got some been in truck for over 2 years and still going
Nice thinking about buying this set of ignition coils and spark plugs, 8 each for 112 bucks
I have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra with the n/a 2.0. Autozone has 4 pack Duralast coils for $300 vs nearly $600 at the dealer. However i've been talked into getting 4 pack coils on Amazon for $70 which is alot of savings but conflicted.
What did you end up getting? I'm considering budget options as well and shocked box stores are so expensive, of course dealers are outrageous and there are some decent budget options - but so many options. Thanks for your feedback!
@@GH-og3gc Got Delphi coils for $40 each at Amazon
I found like 75% cheaper coil in aftermarket parts , so I'm feeling to give it a shot
Ya..n how thqt treat ya lol
You get what you paid for in America. It's a "bad shot."
What’s the update
They worked for me in my 04 /4.6 f150. I bought 8 for the price of one at Advanced 😎🤣
Glad they worked for you!
Yeah such a rip off huh? 😂 Napa has my coil for 35 a piece.. auto zone has them for 65 😂
I am learning that with parts like coil packs and water pumps don't go cheap
You're not wrong haha
What about parts from rock auto? Their coils are about $40 per coil. Cheaper than auto zone and dealer.
did you measure the resistance of the old coils? new coils etc, write it down
No I did not
Ucombrr jjajaja TRX is a legend the 6.2 is a nice truck though … big fan of the F250 an the old excursions
Good video brother subscribed
Thank you so much! Happy to have you here!
For a short time fix oe coils are a much better quality and last much much longer
I used some cheap "performance " aftermarket coils. They failed one year later. It made me stupid because I could have bought the OME FOMO coils, saved $300 and the aggravation of having the car shut down several times.
Which brand was cheap?
Sooo umm, how are rhe coils doing? Im asking since i need to get them for my car
@@AdeliaArellano Well they are still in my truck and working just fine!
@@CovertGarage Chinese ignition coils tend to cause issues with how the car runs and not trigger a check engine light, also when they are failing will cause a stumble at idle with no CEL.
Awesome !!! Think I'll try it !!! You look like Reacher !!! Lol !!!
Plugs? You've done 90% of the work, why not replace the plugs while you're in there?
I bought trq coil packs an all 16 ngk spark plug my truck is still stutter at 50mph
Were you idling at about 100 rpm’s difference when it would drop? Noticed mine is doing that was starting to think spark plugs. Have 107k on my 6.2. Also, have you tried upgrading the sync to sync 3 if so what harness did you have to get. I have a oem sync 3 I am wanting to install
With 107k on original plugs I’d definitely change them. I have not upgraded to sync 3 but I think it would be really cool!
@@CovertGarage yeah I was thinking so my self. I was actually just on parts geek looking at them to start pricing out. So many little projects going on right now. In the process of converting to led with new front and rear assemblies not going crazy with DRL (running smoke lenses all the way around with the sparkle white paint🤤). Along with sourcing everything I will need for the sync upgrade. Some point I have got to change blend door actuator before this Louisiana heat sneaks up.
Why would you not replace all of your spark plugs at the same time?
Spark plugs were replaced more recently and they are a pain on this truck
About to change out 260 k coils in my ranger
1 year later... How did they hold up??
They’re still in my truck. They are just fine. Not motorcraft quality but they’ll do the trick. If you have the means, strongly recommend motorcraft
So how's it holding up? I'm really considering buying some.
Truck still runs just fine! One thing I have noticed, gas mileage is not as good as with motorcraft coils. If you have the means, get motorcraft, but these have seemed to work well so far!
@@CovertGarage I will take this into consideration. Thanks for your feedback. 👍
@@charlesrob3969 Sure thing! Always here to help!
@@CovertGarageI replaced my coils on my 13 Hyundai Elantra GT with these......fair warning....they work fine for a while.....but when they fail, they fail hard and putting high loads and performance on them will kill those coils......mine worked for a year....high revving take offs and starts make those cheap ones fail and then cause misfires in your engine.....be careful and go easy on them coils and use only for easy daily use.....keep an odb2 reader in your car linked to your phone and watch for misfires.....those cheap coils nearly cost me an engine.....luckily my friend was able to bore out 2 cylinders instead of a new engine block
@@thepunisher7453 Oh man that's not good! Definitely a risk using cheaper ignition parts. They are still working on mine for now but I definitely wouldn't use them long term. Glad you were able to save the motor!
The question is not if they will work. The question is will they last more than a few months.
You got lucky I got a ignition coil that was wrong one .
If it's about under the hood like coil, waterpump, etc I'll go for genuine or oem parts but for the wheel like bushing, swaybar and etc I'll go for aftermarket
I like how you’re shocked 😅🎉🎉🎉
Plugs?
These coil he installed are dead af by now. OEMs are expensive for a reason. His OEM lasted 150k miles whereas his pos Ebay part will barely last 6 months.
Well they’re still in my truck and still working! No doubt not as good as motorcraft but will do the trick if need be
@@CovertGarage mine died after 20k miles (1 year) on a cheap coil. I put denso now it should last 10 years np.
@@henrykim4230You’re certainly not the only one!
I have a 2011 platinum with 6.2 I started putting money in her :3 what headlight housings do you have ?
I have Spyder headlights!
@@CovertGarage are they holding up well to uv? No yellowing ?
@@ialbium They could definitely use a good wet sanding and a new UV coating, but no yellowing
So knowing what you know now would you still do the same thing?
I think it’s definitely worth getting the more expensive coils. But in a pinch, these will work just fine.
@@CovertGarage thx!
how much is cheap to you?? i got 15 accord sport and i asked the dealer for coil they each cost $122. that i knew i have get an alternative brand at respectable auto parts like advance auto or a1auto or others auto parts.
May not need to spend the $122 per coil but definitely get a reputable brand. Try cross checking the park number for OEM coils on Amazon and often times you can find them cheaper! Definitely wouldn’t do a whole set for $120 haha
@@CovertGarage i litterary just bought 4 set of coil at 1aauto parts for $149 lol the brand was delphi and its has quite good review on it so i dont know that is good or not. appreciate your feedback
@@PEnZKE99 I’ve heard good things about Delphi. I’m sure they work out just fine!
Are they still good?
So far they are still working!
@@CovertGarage Is the engine running as smooth as when you put these in?
@@चेतन_महाराष्ट्र Not as smooth as when first installed but still acceptable. If you have the means, I’d go ahead and get a better brand!
@@CovertGarage Thanks bro!
@@चेतन_महाराष्ट्र Sure thing! Thank you!!
Dont buy the cheap ignition coils u will regret it...always ac delco or premium ones
Slowly learning that lol. But it was worth a shot🤷🏼♂️
No issues so far?
None so far!
Wait a week
What Brand did you get ???
The link to them is in the video description!
Wow your so cute