RB20det suspected Coil Pack problem

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Drakelee
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Hello all,
New to the RB world, I have a problem. The motor seems to be running threw coil packs, on my 3rd set of used ones. Runs perfect for a few weeks or months on a set and then starts to break up at high boost.
My question is, could this be because of the used coil packs I'v been getting or another possible problem? I would not mind investing in a new set of Splitfires as long as I know its not going to just happen to those as well. Just don’t want to spend nearly $500 on them and not solve the problem or worse have them ruined in the process.

Thanks


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There are plenty of threads on NICO, skylinesaustralia, and all over the net about how to clean up and fix failing coil packs. Give that a shot before you even attempt spending money on splitfires.

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how u know they r bad, did u check resistance ? are you perhaps blowing out spark ? how much is high boost ? maybe you need an ign upgrade (hks dli) or okada plasma booster, maybe even the new 5zigen econ. what plugs r u running ? (bkr7e) i am going to be a guinea pig for the pulstar plugs, and dyno with them, dyno with bkr7e, and dyno with hks dli in a couple weeks ! i let u know how it goes

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Now that I reread that, what do your plugs look like?

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Hey Drake, you sent me a PM about a cluster, but I can't send you a PM back because you need to change your PM settings to allow PM's from other users. You also have your email address hidden.

Carry on!

Toby

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Broadfield wrote:Hey Drake, you sent me a PM about a cluster, but I can't send you a PM back because you need to change your PM settings to allow PM's from other users. You also have your email address hidden.

Carry on!

Toby
Sorry about that, re sent a PM and changed my settings!

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i just painted mine with liquid tape, i did 3 coats, mine worked good i was just having some spare time


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