TheCoilist
Elite Member
So, I got my coil in a few days ago and was just now able to get it installed.... SORT OF.
SIZE:
To start, the coil is quite a bit smaller than I expected. I did the measurements 5x8 on paper to see the actual size before I ordered it. When it arrived I had to check my measurements. It looks a LOT smaller than what I expected. But it was probably because I was justed to the sight of the big OEM ATPro coil. Pictures coming shortly of the comparison.
The ACE 250 coil is actually larger by an inch on each side than the 5X8 DD coil. The 5X8 coil could probably take the place of the Sniper coil if you use it correctly, it's just not round like the sniper coil is. However, having corners on this DD coil, might make it easier for you to get into tight structures easier.
WEIGHT:
The OEM AT Pro coil weighs approx. 1lb 2oz (rounded up)
The 5x8 AT Pro Gold coil weighs approx. 12 oz
INSTALL:
This may be strictly the situation for my particular coil, but I did have some issues. The cable length wasn't an issue, however it will still need to be strapped down with zip ties or velcro cable ties. The problem I ran into was the connection. Unfortunately the AT Pro is NOT known for it's ease of coil installation. The OEM cable unscrewed and removed just fine, and even installs just fine. The new coil (5x8 DD) was a much tigher fit for whatever reason. It took about 15 attempts to get the coil pins lined up and pushed in only to find that the threads were not quite as easy to line up as the OEM coil. Eventually got the threads started... and the problems really began. After making a turn or two the coil would no longer thread. The OEM coil would thread to the very end. The new coil would stop after only a few threads. This has me concerned about water leakage between the threads, but because I don't use it for a water machine I am not too worried. I could however force it on there with a pair of pliers, but after a couple of turns with the pliers it did not get any easier so it was aborted as is.
OPERATION:
So far I have only done air tests and things seem to be in working order. Obviously it's a much smaller coil so the pick up area is much smaller. We will see hopefully tomorrow how it works in the real world. I will keep you posted.
Pics to come of install issues and size comparisons.
SIZE:
To start, the coil is quite a bit smaller than I expected. I did the measurements 5x8 on paper to see the actual size before I ordered it. When it arrived I had to check my measurements. It looks a LOT smaller than what I expected. But it was probably because I was justed to the sight of the big OEM ATPro coil. Pictures coming shortly of the comparison.
The ACE 250 coil is actually larger by an inch on each side than the 5X8 DD coil. The 5X8 coil could probably take the place of the Sniper coil if you use it correctly, it's just not round like the sniper coil is. However, having corners on this DD coil, might make it easier for you to get into tight structures easier.
WEIGHT:
The OEM AT Pro coil weighs approx. 1lb 2oz (rounded up)
The 5x8 AT Pro Gold coil weighs approx. 12 oz
INSTALL:
This may be strictly the situation for my particular coil, but I did have some issues. The cable length wasn't an issue, however it will still need to be strapped down with zip ties or velcro cable ties. The problem I ran into was the connection. Unfortunately the AT Pro is NOT known for it's ease of coil installation. The OEM cable unscrewed and removed just fine, and even installs just fine. The new coil (5x8 DD) was a much tigher fit for whatever reason. It took about 15 attempts to get the coil pins lined up and pushed in only to find that the threads were not quite as easy to line up as the OEM coil. Eventually got the threads started... and the problems really began. After making a turn or two the coil would no longer thread. The OEM coil would thread to the very end. The new coil would stop after only a few threads. This has me concerned about water leakage between the threads, but because I don't use it for a water machine I am not too worried. I could however force it on there with a pair of pliers, but after a couple of turns with the pliers it did not get any easier so it was aborted as is.
OPERATION:
So far I have only done air tests and things seem to be in working order. Obviously it's a much smaller coil so the pick up area is much smaller. We will see hopefully tomorrow how it works in the real world. I will keep you posted.
Pics to come of install issues and size comparisons.