Author Topic: COP Brackets: Your Preferences? (Read 81403 times)

agreen · « **Reply #180 on:** March 25, 2008, 04:22:26 PM »

do you keep the orginal spark plugs and everything when this is fitted jut stick the s50 coils on and plug them in jobs a goodum ?

haledj · « **Reply #181 on:** March 26, 2008, 12:28:23 AM »

Quote from: agreen;45465

do you keep the orginal spark plugs and everything when this is fitted jut stick the s50 coils on and plug them in jobs a goodum ?

yeah you keep the stock plugs, or whatever you want to run really, and it uses the m54 colis.

Yes, it is that simple

agreen · « **Reply #182 on:** March 26, 2008, 05:22:16 AM »

i prosume you could contact someone and buy performace coil packs and fit them with performance is plugs ?

Wise Old Dog · « **Reply #183 on:** March 26, 2008, 01:51:44 PM »

Quote from: n2motorsports;45464

Not any more he dosen't....muah ha ha!!!

btw, where did you find the boots for $4.95/each?

No need to worry, I just received my coils and they came with the boots. For whatever reason, he shipped me 5 coils. Nice to have a spare.

D. Clay · « **Reply #184 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:24:23 PM »

This is a repost.
Search on ebay for BMW coils and look one up that is from ebay store "FCP Groton". They have a ton of parts including a kit with 2 control arms, 2 complete tie rods, and polyeurethane control arm bushings for $200. They sell the coils in groups of 6, 8, and 12. Two peple could buy 8 or three buy twelve and split them up. Price is $25 each. There are also assorted sellers of used coils for cheap!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Ignition-Coils-E46-E39-323i-323is-325i-328ci-328i_W0QQitemZ250229507801QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250229507801

agreen · « **Reply #185 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:44:31 PM »

sorry in that case

hoevesruperd · « **Reply #186 on:** March 26, 2008, 08:25:32 PM »

Quote from: D. Clay;45563

This is a repost.
Search on ebay for BMW coils and look one up that is from ebay store "FCP Groton". They have a ton of parts including a kit with 2 control arms, 2 complete tie rods, and polyeurethane control arm bushings for $200. They sell the coils in groups of 6, 8, and 12. Two peple could buy 8 or three buy twelve and split them up. Price is $25 each. There are also assorted sellers of used coils for cheap!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Ignition-Coils-E46-E39-323i-323is-325i-328ci-328i_W0QQitemZ250229507801QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250229507801

i just bought a pack of 6 from these guys and might have 2 for sale soon enough

pwforprez · « **Reply #187 on:** March 27, 2008, 05:51:30 PM »

Quote from: D. Clay;45396

Just fold them over themselves under the plastic cover on the firewall. I did that for about a month until I shortened mine. I never had any luck with the clips so I just cut a piece out of the wires and rejoined them
at the right length. It actually isn't necessary to shorten them at all.

sweet thanks man i want to have this on for the weekend.. i want to see a base dyno.. the losal club is having a dyno day

nc_bboy · « **Reply #188 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:02:58 PM »

Will the COP bracket and the M54 coils work for the E36 M42? I didn't see anyone with an E36 saying anything yet (unless i missed it) Because I've been trying to find some cheap coils because the car hasn't moved for a year just because the coils died lol (and now I'm ready to drive her again) If they do will because I'll be sure to get them this Thursday.
Edit: Also if they do fit you'll just have to drill where the holes are at to be able to screw in the hardware that comes with the bracket? (just making sure)

ApocolypseAutoEngineering · « **Reply #189 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:21:28 PM »

What do you guys think about using the plasma coils that should work as well.

bmw318is1994 · « **Reply #190 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:56:56 PM »

wow this is really good. I just got a couple questions for you guys about this. Ok, that plate just fits around the spark plug holes correct? you attach the coils to that plate but how to hold the plate down or will the coil/plugs hold that down? Oh and that link is no longer good. Are they just the M54 coils that are used? Sorry for the newbbbbbb questions but I need to see if this will work on my E36.

haledj · « **Reply #191 on:** April 05, 2008, 09:52:17 AM »

Quote from: bmw318is1994;45989

wow this is really good. I just got a couple questions for you guys about this.

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Are they just the M54 coils that are used?

yes

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you attach the coils to that plate but how to hold the plate down or will the coil/plugs hold that down?

The coils are attached to the engine with studs in the stock valve cover mounting holes.

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Ok, that plate just fits around the spark plug holes correct?

yea

tony92ic · « **Reply #192 on:** April 13, 2008, 09:55:34 PM »

I finally got my COP conversion done today with Haledj's bracket. I used the hardware he sent along and it took me less than a couple of hours and that was taking my time and playing fetch with the dog while I was at it.

It really idles smooth now, but it had the original wires (130k miles) and really old plugs ( I put new NGKs in while I was at it), so I don't know how much I can credit the conversion. It sure looks sweet though.

I used the Bav Auto performance coils. You have to call and order 4 of the m50 coils, not the M42 coils (they won't fit). If I had it to do again though I'd probably go with a used set of Bremis. The Bav Auto coils are expensive.

swiss318is · « **Reply #193 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:44:13 AM »

can i use s54 coils? would i notice any difference to the m54? or are they the same coils??

haledj · « **Reply #194 on:** May 08, 2008, 10:46:48 AM »

I am pretty sure the s54 coils are different, if you look at the pictures you'll know what I mean. They mount differently.