LSx coil thread
 

OK ladies,

It's time for a thread consolidating all this stuff.

There are a few variants of LSx coils, bbundy has posted pics and part numbers here.

GM#12573190 ACDelco D514A LS2/LS7 Corvette:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421734334

GM#10457730 ACDelco D585 LS2 Truck:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421734334

GM#12611424 ACDelco D510C LS?:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421734334

GM#12558948 ACDelco D580 LS1/LS6:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421734334

The general consensus says the LSx truck coil (D585) is the best, followed by the non-truck LS2/LS3 coil (D510C, D514A), then the LS1 coil (D580). I'm sure this isn't an exhaustive list of all LSx coils but these are the common ones people are running.

If you want to use the FM bracket, you'll probably want the D510C.

They are all much beefier than our OE coils or the Toyota coils.

Mounting

You can buy the D510C LS2 mounting bracket from Flyin' Miata for $44.95, part # 26-04320. The part # for the Magnecor 5mm leads is 26-04075. These parts suit 1994-2000 cars (non-VVT). You can buy additional parts from Flyin' Miata to replace the VVT hard line to let you run this bracket on a VVT engine.

The instructions for their full kit can be found here:
http://www.flyinmiata.com/support/in...ra%20coils.pdf

Keep in mind that the FM mounting bracket won't work with the EGR pipe in place, and may get in the way of coolant reroutes.

Wiring

If you are retaining all the factory wiring you will need to wire these as wasted spark:

A - grounded on engine

B - existing ground wire on coil connector loom
C - existing trigger wire on coil connector loom (trigger wire on coil connector 1 goes to both 1/4 GM coils, trigger wire on coil connector 2 goes to both 2/3 GM coils)
D - existing +12v wire on coil connector loom

These coils don't provide a tach output.

Here is a wiring diagram from swimming108:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421734334

Here is a schematic from Megasquirt Sequencer Coils:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421734334

Dwell settings and optional capacitors

Taken from Megasquirt Sequencer Coils:

Disclaimer

None of this is my work, I've just brought together useful things found on this site. I haven't tested anything above first hand but have tried to verify everything from at least two sources.

Please post the type of coil you are running and how you have things mounted and wired!

Cheers

A+ post especially since I was just looking into LS coils more in depth for my build as it comes closer to putting things together. Props given

Here is my wiring for the D514A
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421735191

Thanks for gathering this information into one thread.

Something to amend is that the FM bracket does not work with all the different coils shapes. They designed their bracket for the thin rectangular coil (looks to be the LS7 version). I had my suspicions and Curly now has his bracket for sale in the classifieds because his round truck coils don't fit.

Great info. Another tidbit to add would be how to get the tachometer back since the coils don't have a tach output.

Yup, FM's bracket only works with the D510C coils. Seen here:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421790537

The issue with the D514A coils and FM's bracket can be seen here:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421790537

There's a chance it could fit with some longer spacers, and some clever custom work. I might dick around with the MSM engine sitting in my garage, but it's definitely not going to work off the (FM's) shelf.

I bought 8 D514A coils and 8 wiring pigtails all off ebay for a total of $136.93, or $68.47 per 4 cylinder engine. Previously on Blaen99's engine, I made temporary mounts seen here:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1417391883

This was using the popular $75 NGK spark plug wire kit for 90-97 miatas, not FMs. I'm mocking up the same setup on my own car with the bigger red Magnacores. I'll let you know how that works soon.

For brackets, I'll be using a custom Singular Motorsports bracket, kindly designed to my specifications by ThePass. I'll have a few sets soon, one for myself, one for Blaen99, and another for the other 4 coils/pigtails I have. They'll be for sale soon. And I think he plans on selling them through Goodwin after I get a few prototype sets. But the should be compatible with 1.6, NA1.8, NB1, NB2, and MSM valve covers.

What boost level are these necessary over Toyotas if at all? Curly did you have issues with the Toyota COPS you had or are you switching for the bling factor.

I can only assume that all the coils share the same connector?
Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Delphi / Packard » Pigtails » GM Delphi / Packard - 4 way GT 150 3.5mm Centerline male connector Pigtail for some GM truck ignition coils (index keyway)

http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...&wx=640&hx=480

I think the LS1 coil gets plugged in upside down compared the other coils, no difference in wiring just spin the plug 180 degrees.

Can anyone confirm?

I believe they are all the same, yes. Same as the ones that fit my coils pictured above.

Curly,

Would you mind sharing your design idea?

I'm working with VVT and have no plans to castrate the oil lines. I'm currently eyeing the driver side of the back of the head.

Just buy some threaded rod that fits through the holes and a length of aluminium tubing that slides over it and can be cut to the required spacing lengths. You'll probably have to re-make one of the L-brackets too to allow the base to bolt into place (or both if you're A N A L like me and want it centred properly).

Tried that today. You can't run them with the wire plug and harness plug on the inside, they'd have to be waaaay over towards the intake side. In order for it to work, it'll look like this:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421811274

And sticks this far out from the head:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...psl62vjxzw.jpg

Don't think we have that kinda room before the firewall.

Is there enough room to mount them on top of the rocker cover, using the manifold bolts to mount the brackets to?

Man, why didn't I think of that?!?

https://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo...ing-vvt-82085/

It might be the basis of the Singular Motorsport kit.

Why not just mount them on top of the valve cover using the same four holes that the stock cops use for 01+? I have seen this done before and it is super simple. No special bracket required. You just need a bolt and some nuts.

WooHoo - confirmation that I'm not so old that I've lost my visual-spatial ability!

Is that compatible with 90-05 and does it work with common NA NGK wires?

Here's how I mounted mine. Nothing fancy.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421829841

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421829841

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421829841

This is mine before re-doing the plug wires:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1416405705

Bracket courtesy of HHammerly. Coils are the Delco units from the "flex fuel" trucks. Mitsubishi coils were much easier to find but don't supposedly make as much power and bolt up differently.

Here is how I mounted mine. D585 LS2 truck coils wired in sequential and being run by a DIYPnP. The wires are from a 2004 corvette and work great. I designed the bracket in SketchUp and cut it out on a laser cutter at work out of stainless steel. I may redo it in the future but for now it works great. It is held on by the 3 middle bolts of the valve cover.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421866075

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/q...FFF8EF6F17.jpg

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421866075