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reddozen · 07-17-2013, 08:48 AM

Honestly, having owned the car for 7 years now, yes, with the factory starter (Pre 2007) and factory ignition coils, I would honestly recommend you do this. The ignition system on the 8 is a joke.

What I would recommend, and it will cost you about $600~650, is to get an LS2 ignition coil upgrade, and make sure that you have the upgraded 2kw starter. With those 2 upgrades, you'll never have to worry about the ignition system again, and you can just crank it like a normal car and go.

Ignition Coils:
Black Halo: $500
http://black-halo-racing.myshopify.c...nition-upgrade

Race Roots: $450
http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...n-upgrade.html

Starter: (Check yours first before buying another one...)
I recommend only getting this from NAPA. They're about the only store that carries them anymore, and they're about half the price on a reman unit. Make sure to give them your old starter to get your core charge back.

NAPA: $130~$150 (check your local NAPA each store is different)

Manuel:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...958_0236307248

Auto:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...959_0236307249

Flooding:
As for them saying that the dealer has to deflood it... this is not the case. They just want $80~$100 + towing.

Solution 1:
Hold the gas peddle to the floor and crank the car for 10 seconds, wait a couple seconds, and repeat this operation like 5~6 times. Holding the peddle signals a fuel cut when cranking the car.

Solution 2:
If solution 1 doesn't work, or makes you nervous, pop the hood, open the fuse box cover on the right. pull the yellow 30 amp fuse for the fuel pump. There should be a fuse puller, and fuse diagram inside the fuse box cover. Then just crank the car for 10 seconds with a couple seconds between each crank for 5~6 times. Replace the fuse, start your car, and be on your way.

I've been off an on my way in less than 5 minutes when I've flooded out the car.

Depending on how you drive the car etc. I would recommend a set of spark plugs every year or two. The additional down side to flooding the car is burning out spark plugs. So especially with the factory ignition system, I recommend checking them to see how fouled they are every year or so at least. With my car they last about a year to year and a half. Plus will run you about $90~$100 a set, and O' Reilly is the best local place to get them. They usually have them in stock somewhere close.

07-17-2013, 08:48 AM	#27
reddozen Gold Wheels FTW Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 744 Rep Power: 18	Honestly, having owned the car for 7 years now, yes, with the factory starter (Pre 2007) and factory ignition coils, I would honestly recommend you do this. The ignition system on the 8 is a joke. What I would recommend, and it will cost you about $600~650, is to get an LS2 ignition coil upgrade, and make sure that you have the upgraded 2kw starter. With those 2 upgrades, you'll never have to worry about the ignition system again, and you can just crank it like a normal car and go. Ignition Coils: Black Halo: $500 http://black-halo-racing.myshopify.c...nition-upgrade Race Roots: $450 http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...n-upgrade.html Starter: (Check yours first before buying another one...) I recommend only getting this from NAPA. They're about the only store that carries them anymore, and they're about half the price on a reman unit. Make sure to give them your old starter to get your core charge back. NAPA: $130~$150 (check your local NAPA each store is different) Manuel: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...958_0236307248 Auto: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...959_0236307249 Flooding: As for them saying that the dealer has to deflood it... this is not the case. They just want $80~$100 + towing. Solution 1: Hold the gas peddle to the floor and crank the car for 10 seconds, wait a couple seconds, and repeat this operation like 5~6 times. Holding the peddle signals a fuel cut when cranking the car. Solution 2: If solution 1 doesn't work, or makes you nervous, pop the hood, open the fuse box cover on the right. pull the yellow 30 amp fuse for the fuel pump. There should be a fuse puller, and fuse diagram inside the fuse box cover. Then just crank the car for 10 seconds with a couple seconds between each crank for 5~6 times. Replace the fuse, start your car, and be on your way. I've been off an on my way in less than 5 minutes when I've flooded out the car. Depending on how you drive the car etc. I would recommend a set of spark plugs every year or two. The additional down side to flooding the car is burning out spark plugs. So especially with the factory ignition system, I recommend checking them to see how fouled they are every year or so at least. With my car they last about a year to year and a half. Plus will run you about $90~$100 a set, and O' Reilly is the best local place to get them. They usually have them in stock somewhere close. __________________ My Cars: 1974 RX4 Coupe 1991 FC3S RX7 - Sold 2003 ZZW30 MR2 (Rotary swap after RX8) 2004 SE3P RX8 (20B Swap in the works) Last edited by reddozen; 07-17-2013 at 08:51 AM.