Post by: pudding on March 30, 2019, 10:14:09 am
I stumbled onto this video last night and was surprised to see the R8 coil kicking out so many MJ of energy. It was ranked 6th out of 16 for strongest spark energy! Pretty surprised by that.
The video goes into great detail about measuring coil output. Simple resistance comparisons tells you nothing, hence why previous information was invalid because nobody has tested them like this before.
So it is very likely the red coils are indeed much stronger than the black ones :happy2:
Post by: rich83 on March 30, 2019, 11:39:57 am
Post by: pudding on March 30, 2019, 01:01:54 pm
The engine does seem to run a bit smoother with red coils + iridiums vs black coils and stock plugs.
Post by: colesey on March 30, 2019, 04:17:13 pm
The engine does seem to run a bit smoother with red coils + iridiums vs black coils and stock plugs.
This was my experience also, smoother and more responsive.
Post by: muff1991 on March 30, 2019, 06:00:35 pm
Plus the red ones make the bay look nicer ;-P
p.s: the R8 coils came 7th
(just proving I watched it lol) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: bobby_fodge on March 30, 2019, 06:44:09 pm
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on March 30, 2019, 07:05:15 pm
Post by: colesey on March 30, 2019, 07:08:21 pm
Anyone got the model number of the iridum plugs?
BKR7EIX
Post by: GVK on March 31, 2019, 12:02:19 am
Just thought they were extra bling! :fighting2:
Post by: pudding on April 01, 2019, 01:40:49 pm
It's true what the chap in the video said, in that if you don't charge the coils up with the right dwell time, you won't get the benefit......but apparently the red coils are 'smart' and won't fire if the dwell is wrong. As they work fine with the GTI ECUs, I guess the dwell time is right and we are indeed getting the benefit :smiley:
Post by: Neil 54 on April 11, 2019, 08:02:54 pm
Thanks again for all your posts