AEM Smart Coils
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From: Woodburn, OR
im sure they are the better choice with your ems as well like most on here that are running aem. if i was on aem, i would without a doubt run the smart coils, but i cant make myself give up the m800
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From: Roc
I keep seeing posts like this, I feel like you are the most elusive "high end" user.
You always have a ton of great things to contribute, yet I have no clue what shop you work for/associate with.
I'd love to check your setups out. Idk if its modesty or what, not saying it's a bad thing, and I'm sure you have your reasons.
I'm just curious, PM me if you'd like.
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From: Tampa, Florida
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by camuman' timestamp='1361020457' post='22341800
For 17psi why not just run a kbas with stock coils and stock gap?
Nice. Better then kbas?
We've been using these with great results.
http://www.jmschip.com/powermax-sparkmax/
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Originally Posted by Ben @ Carolina Dyno' timestamp='1360847965' post='22337000
Are all you guys having coil issues using the AEM EMS? The only coil trouble I've ever seen with stock coils has been with the AEM. They are known for burning up coils even when the dwell is correctly set. I've seen it multiple times in person.
FYI the CBR coils far out perform the AEM pencil coils on the bench and the Dyno. The AEM ones are just a bad knock off. The only unfortunate problem with the CBR coils is they require plugs with a removable top which limits your choice. I don't have any experience with the AEM smart coils.
FYI the CBR coils far out perform the AEM pencil coils on the bench and the Dyno. The AEM ones are just a bad knock off. The only unfortunate problem with the CBR coils is they require plugs with a removable top which limits your choice. I don't have any experience with the AEM smart coils.
Not sure what you are referring too as far as the CBR coils far out performing the AEM pencil coils on the bench and dyno?? My dyno numbers and track times tell a far different story.
You should give the AEM smart coils a shot, the best ignition I've used to date. And the best priced as well.
I'd like to try a set of the smart coils just to see but I'd be nervous given AEM's track record with ignition systems in general.
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From: huntington long island