AU2 XR8 Coil Packs

[AU00XR8]

Hi All,
I have a question does anyone know i'f the MSD coil packs(Part No. 8421) or the Accel #110-140018 off a 1998 explorer will fit and work on my AU2 XR8 200kw? I am aware that part of the XR8's motor was sourced from them, but am unsure if they have the clips on the spark plug leads.

[Peuty]

Mate the MSD 8421 are the coils you need. If you are changing coils, you may as well change your leads too. Send a PM to BOTTLEDUP, who will be able to help you out with some top quality MSD leads.

They look great too.

[RG]

Peuty is correct and the MSD ones are actually a lot cheaper than the Motorcraft OEM ones from Ford.

Peuty you didn't need to use those spacers either.

[AU00XR8]

Thanks Guys.

Yes i have just rang Ford and nearly fell over. I have just found a shop in USA that stocks them and they are $98AUS. They also ship to AUS.
Which on is better the MSD or the Accel???

[RG]

Originally Posted by AU00XR8

Thanks Guys.

Yes i have just rang Ford and nearly fell over. I have just found a shop in USA that stocks them and they are $98AUS. They also ship to AUS.
Which on is better the MSD or the Accel???

Never heard of any one with an AU use the Accel but there are quite a few of us using the MSD. I had great results from mine.

How much are they charging for shipping?

[AU00XR8]

It works out at about $29AUS.. which works out way cheaper than anything in Australia.

[RG]

http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD/121/8241/1...FRlRagodc3Af3g
Is this where you are looking at getting them from?

[AU00XR8]

This is the web site i found hope it may help someone. The link will take you to parts for the 1998 ford explorer 5l V8.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...atalogId=10002

[BOTTLEDUP]

Just be aware that JEGS and Summit may charge you an 'overseas transaction fee' (whatever that means) which can be up to $30. Also your bank may charge you for a foreign currency transfer.

Not trying to talk you out of it, but sometimes things work out more expensive than you originally plan.

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by Russell

Peuty you didn't need to use those spacers either.

To use the shiny hex head bolt that came with it I did. The thread wasn't long enough on the bolt without them.

[RG]

Originally Posted by Peuty

To use the shiny hex head bolt that came with it I did. The thread wasn't long enough on the bolt without them.

Odd mine were, did you even try or just look and go "nah, I'll use these pretty spacers"?

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by Russell

Odd mine were, did you even try or just look and go "nah, I'll use these pretty spacers"?

Well the pretty spacers did play a part...

[AU00XR8]

Has anyone managed to sorce this in australia?? I have tried a few place but they have never heard of them and want to sell me Bosch or motorcraft stuff.

And would you use the MSD or Accel.

[RG]

Originally Posted by AU00XR8

Has anyone managed to sorce this in australia?? I have tried a few place but they have never heard of them and want to sell me Bosch or motorcraft stuff.

And would you use the MSD or Accel.

Rocket do them here.

[b2tf]

Another MSD user here and can highly recommend them. Rocket carry the MSD gear in Aus, any Autobarn can get the coils in for you.

[dreadly]

How much are the coils??

[RG]

Originally Posted by dreadly

How much are the coils??

Between $120 & $140 each.

[dreadly]

Is BOTTLEDUP (dave) the man to speak to about getting a set cheaper??

[RG]

Originally Posted by dreadly

Is BOTTLEDUP (dave) the man to speak to about getting a set cheaper??

He does sell them so it can't hurt to ask.

[Hords]

$155 due to drop in AU$

[AU00XR8]

I got the Accel coil packs from VPW in Vic for $105 each. Thjese guys seam to have some good prices.

[old fordnut]

Whats the part number for the MSD leads to suit AUXR8?

[Peuty]

I don;t believe there is one - had to be custom made.

And the person who did them no longer does anymore

[DougM]

Originally Posted by old fordnut

Whats the part number for the MSD leads to suit AUXR8?

bottled up doesn't work there any more but the company still does them...i got mine not long ago....

They are A1 high performance.

email, swithnell@iinet.net.au

Mine were $220 for the set plus postage. The leads are excellent.....

They do carry the coils as well...

Cheers.
Doug

[old fordnut]

Can I get them from the states or are they only to suit distributor systems?

[ALX001]

I have been researching this myself over the last few days and I'm very keen to get some myself.
I have found sets in the states which would need modifying at the spark plug end which wouldn't be to big a problem as the connections and insulator boots are readily available, the only risk would be the physical length of the cables.
Here is a couple of links to what I have found, the second one would require two sets.
Have done the research and they both connect to coil packs MSD 8241.

http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/1...oductId=745346
http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/1...oductId=745346

If anyone else has gone down this road and had major difficulties let me know.

Alex

[b2tf]

MSD dont actually sell 'off the shelf' leads to suit anything other than US cars and from what I gather their range in those is fairly limited too. They more sell the gear needed to manufacture sets to suit whatever the application is.

[Professor Farnsworth]

*threadmine*

are upgraded leads required or just a pretty add-on? Can i just put MSD packs on, and hope for the best? plugs are only 20,000KM old and leads look ok. Packs are shagged.

[Peuty]

New leads will never hurt. The MSD's are fantastic leads.

[Professor Farnsworth]

cheers - will do leads later on, need to cure the bad miss first, if the coilpacks don't fix it i'll do the leads and plugs again