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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Hey I priced coils at Napa and a few other places like that and their like 130 buks can. I see them on Ebay for like 90 buks for all 8! Are they inferior coils or am I getting screwd over here? Thanx.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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im running ebay coils on mine. 20#'s of boost and the spark doesnt blow out, they are good obviously
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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I'm using them. No problem. Many on this board are with minimal issues.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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I just oredered mine off of Ebay and it was less than 100.00 for all 8.. After many questions and expert answers from the fella's here, I'm confident that they will work flawlessly on my wifes 2000 mdl Expy..
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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i got global automotive ones. Supposed to be life time warranty i had one bad that was bad out of the box not sure why. Anyway though i been emailing them several times to get jus that one replaced and nothing. So idk cant complain for the price i guess.

after replacing mine just the cops not even the plugs since they were too much of a pita to get out i gained about 1-2mpg. Much more power and throttle quickness when i punch the gas i have more quicker response
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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i got global automotive ones. Supposed to be life time warranty i had one bad that was bad out of the box not sure why. Anyway though i been emailing them several times to get jus that one replaced and nothing. So idk cant complain for the price i guess.

after replacing mine just the cops not even the plugs since they were too much of a pita to get out i gained about 1-2mpg. Much more power and throttle quickness when i punch the gas i have more quicker response
Some have had better luck with Uneek supply. Or just buy the v10 pack so you have a couple of extras...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Im not much of a engine wizard, but our trucks use COP's right? meaning we have no spark plugs?? or the COP connects to the spark plugs..I think right?
I plan to take my truck in for service on that... Probaly buy from Global Automotive on ebay and buy the V10 just incase...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jethat
Some have had better luck with Uneek supply. Or just buy the v10 pack so you have a couple of extras...
That's exactly what I would do, I just haven't had one fails yet. I think that expy has about 150,000 now. Don't forget the dielectric grease
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cH1rO420
Im not much of a engine wizard, but our trucks use COP's right? meaning we have no spark plugs?? or the COP connects to the spark plugs..I think right?
I plan to take my truck in for service on that... Probaly buy from Global Automotive on ebay and buy the V10 just incase...
Your truck has spark plugs. Instead of one ignition coil with wires leading from it to the spark plugs (like many other vehicles) you have 8 individual ignition coils that are electrically connected to the wiring harness, and sit above/around the spark plug making an electrical connection with it, and firing the spark at the proper time.

I bought a set of 8 COPs from Uneek on ebay and all of them are functioning perfectly.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cH1rO420
Im not much of a engine wizard, but our trucks use COP's right? meaning we have no spark plugs?? or the COP connects to the spark plugs..I think right?
I plan to take my truck in for service on that... Probaly buy from Global Automotive on ebay and buy the V10 just incase...
No spark plugs, oh my goodness, excuse me while I hit my head on my desk, it will feel much better after reading that. Sorry for the sarcasim but

Why buy a V10 package for more money when you can buy an 8 PAK from Uneeksupply and feel fairly confident that you bought 8 good COP's. So far, to date, there have been no reported failures with the Uneeks. Is it posssible, for sure it is, but I don't understand buying 2 extra COP's from a company when you do not have to. Buy 10 to get 8, just in case.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bwiebe
Hey I priced coils at Napa and a few other places like that and their like 130 buks can. I see them on Ebay for like 90 buks for all 8! Are they inferior coils or am I getting screwd over here? Thanx.
My local NAPA sells them for $58.00 each.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Rite on thanx for the replies
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tjk_in_cny
No spark plugs, oh my goodness, excuse me while I hit my head on my desk, it will feel much better after reading that. Sorry for the sarcasim but

Why buy a V10 package for more money when you can buy an 8 PAK from Uneeksupply and feel fairly confident that you bought 8 good COP's. So far, to date, there have been no reported failures with the Uneeks. Is it posssible, for sure it is, but I don't understand buying 2 extra COP's from a company when you do not have to. Buy 10 to get 8, just in case.

LoL well you saw it was bad news from the beginning of the sentence
I guess i'll get it from Uneeks, and just go with 8.... I'm just worried of buying or having to resend them because it'll cause 3x more of what you'll pay to reship it.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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I asked Uneek about the possibility of replacement if one was bad. They will cover the costs of shipping it back and getting a new one to you if it is in fact faulty. From what he told me, he's fair.

I took the chance and all 8 are good. Like it was said before, I don't think there's been one faulty one from this guy yet, although it is fairly new so not too many purchases.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cH1rO420
LoL well you saw it was bad news from the beginning of the sentence Glad you have a sense of humor
I guess i'll get it from Uneeks, and just go with 8.... I'm just worried of buying or having to resend them because it'll cause 3x more of what you'll pay to reship it.
Just remember, if you or someone else does the work, keep your old COP's.
They are great for spares in case something does happen.
Been there, done it, I needed one of the old one's for about month +. (let's leave it at that)
 
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