coil packs compatibility

[blown_ka210]

i was wondering if the coil packs from a rx7 1987 non turbo are capable of powering the ca18det and if so is there a write up also sorry if i missed the info some where but i used the search typed rx7 coil packs, ca18det rx7 coils, so if any one would like to answer thank you

[ca18detgabby]

rb coils are a direct replacement...... beyond that I dont know much beyond stock replacements from your auto parts store or upgraded ones like bosche.

I just stock up on stock ones when people part out so I dont have to really think about it.

[domicubarican]

speaking of rb coils being direct replacement, which engine? rb20, 25, 26, or all?

[Buddyworm]

All of them. I *think* the RB20 ones use the same plug, but I'm pretty sure most of them use a different type of plug, so you'll have to wire those in.

[meminto]

You will find that RB20 coils are the only direct replacement from the RB series..

My question is why you would replace a coil with one that may be 20+ years old..

Here is a link that will give you an idea of which nissan motors share the same coilpack..

http://www.nissansilvia.com/fo...61923

(Courtesy of The Ashman - ns.com)

Hope this helps

Matt

[domicubarican]

I was only wondering because I saw something about those Splitfire coil packs for the RB motors. Figured they looked the same so they should work. Does anyone know about those splitfire coils anyways?

[AFSil80]

I made this same post for you on 240SXforums since I saw it there first, but here goes again:

IMO, just get new ones from Nissan.

They aren't that expensive, and they've actually updated to a newer coil spring design. Same part #, except the last 2 digits are 12 instead of 11. But just give them the part # on the coilpack, and they should be able to get it worked out.

There's also a way to convert over to Ecotec coilpacks, but I'd have to dig for it.

But seriously, just get new OEM units.

[domicubarican]

oh I've already got new OEM ones lol replaced them all. I was just curious about the splitfire ones. What exactly is so special about them?

[slideordie85]

You will find that RB20 coils are the only direct replacement from the RB series..

My question is why you would replace a coil with one that may be 20+ years old..

Here is a link that will give you an idea of which nissan motors share the same coilpack..

http://www.nissansilvia.com/fo...61923

(Courtesy of The Ashman - ns.com)

Hope this helps

Matt

Thats a negative ghostrider. I just tried first hand. Held both a RB20 and CA Coil pack in my hand.

Here is a pic of both:





Notice the difference on the plugs!

I am going to pick up a DE Coil tomorrow and hopefully its the same.

[rico05]

CA18DE are the same. I have 2 on my motor from Borg Warner right now.

[ca18detgabby]

Thats a negative ghostrider. I just tried first hand. Held both a RB20 and CA Coil pack in my hand.

Here is a pic of both:





Notice the difference on the plugs!

I am going to pick up a DE Coil tomorrow and hopefully its the same.

other than one been a black plug and one being red........ I dont see a difference, what am i missing

[slideordie85]

The plug is different for the harness.