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      03-07-2021, 09:51 AM   #23
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Nexsys motorsports is making an adaptor plate and plug and play harness that allows us to run b58 coils, b58 coils have better performance than PR coils

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Nexsys motorsports is making an adaptor plate and plug and play harness that allows us to run b58 coils, b58 coils have better performance than PR coils

https://*********************/thread...it.7170/page-1

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Nexsys motorsports is making an adaptor plate and plug and play harness that allows us to run b58 coils, b58 coils have better performance than PR coils

https://*********************/thread...it.7170/page-1

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Very intriguing option.

Thanks for sharing.
No problem man, pretty cool for sure, I'm going to buy it when it's released fully, preventative because I'm going to push this car pretty hard this year
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No problem man, pretty cool for sure, I'm going to buy it when it's released fully, preventative because I'm going to push this car pretty hard this year
getting that adapter plate and b58 coil gonna cost more than the pr coil
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getting that adapter plate and b58 coil gonna cost more than the pr coil
B58 Coils are pretty cheap, especially for Eldor. And it performs better that the PR kit.
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B58 Coils are pretty cheap, especially for Eldor. And it performs better that the PR kit.
i know i bought a set of eldor b58 for $150. im in the process of installing the b58 coil on my car
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No problem man, pretty cool for sure, I'm going to buy it when it's released fully, preventative because I'm going to push this car pretty hard this year
getting that adapter plate and b58 coil gonna cost more than the pr coil
450$ for kit and coils, better performance, easily replaceable and arguably more reliable, It's worth it
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450$ for kit and coils, better performance, easily replaceable and arguably more reliable, It's worth it
What is the better performance people are getting out of coils? From a practical perspective, not theoretical on being able to run a bigger gap or whatever.
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450$ for kit and coils, better performance, easily replaceable and arguably more reliable, It's worth it
What is the better performance people are getting out of coils? From a practical perspective, not theoretical on being able to run a bigger gap or whatever.
Let me rephrase that. More efficient coil. Lol
Better output and dwell, and an oem part. Looks stock when installed. On a full bolt on car? Probably won't see anything, if anything, it'll be negligible. Big turbo? Heavy fueling? Sure
I need to do coils anyway, so I'm one and done and future proofed. Mhd has a tune revision for it now as well.
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They would be better for higher boost levels + ethanol mixes. I personally want to see how well they work and if I can fit them to my n20. I want the space in my engine bay back instead of bracket for coils. I know they will fit the PR harness, but there has to be a way to get harness adapters from OEM to the elders for ease + oem upgrade + basic tune.
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Let me rephrase that. More efficient coil. Lol
Better output and dwell, and an oem part. Looks stock when installed. On a full bolt on car? Probably won't see anything, if anything, it'll be negligible. Big turbo? Heavy fueling? Sure
I need to do coils anyway, so I'm one and done and future proofed. Mhd has a tune revision for it now as well.
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They would be better for higher boost levels + ethanol mixes. I personally want to see how well they work and if I can fit them to my n20. I want the space in my engine bay back instead of bracket for coils. I know they will fit the PR harness, but there has to be a way to get harness adapters from OEM to the elders for ease + oem upgrade + basic tune.

Yeah i get this from a theoretical perspective but the question is does this actually make a difference or are coil "upgrades" not really an upgrade at all and addressing a problem that doesnt exist? Difficult to quantify i know but I just dont think these are doing anything.
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What's the problem with the factory N55 Delphi/Eldor?
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What's the problem with the factory N55 Delphi/Eldor?
I was having misfires when I went PS2/FX180. Everyone recommended that I upgrade my coils to PR so I did. The new coils fixed my issues. I'm sure stock replacement/Eldor would have fixed it too, but I decided if I'm buying new coils then I might as well upgrade.


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Yeah i get this from a theoretical perspective but the question is does this actually make a difference or are coil "upgrades" not really an upgrade at all and addressing a problem that doesnt exist? Difficult to quantify i know but I just dont think these are doing anything.
I think the same thing happened here as with spark plugs. Some tuners recommended colder plugs and upgraded coils and everyone ran with that recommendation. If your coils are working properly then I dont think they are needed.
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I was having misfires when I went PS2/FX180. Everyone recommended that I upgrade my coils to PR so I did. The new coils fixed my issues. I'm sure stock replacement/Eldor would have fixed it too, but I decided if I'm buying new coils then I might as well upgrade.




I think the same thing happened here as with spark plugs. Some tuners recommended colder plugs and upgraded coils and everyone ran with that recommendation. If your coils are working properly then I dont think they are needed.
Exactly. New coils can be an "upgrade" to old coils but a coil "upgrade" doesn't really seem to be a thing since there isnt a problem with OEM coils.
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[QUOTE=1QuikWS6;26185848]Just finished up install of my new PR N55 Ignition Kit

The Precision Raceworks BMW N55 HIGH PERFORMANCE IGNITION KIT is designed to integrate with any vehicle equipped with the N55 engine. This is the highest output ignition system ever developed for the N55 community Featuring 100% plug and play connections and low resistance 50ohm/ft proprietary plug wires. This High voltage & High Current coil design is equipped with technology from Marine & Aerospace applications.

This is their latest design with new 1-pc Bracket that lays the Coils down at a different angle so as to allow for full install of Engine Cover without any cutting/mods

Coils are similar to the GM LS variety - known for their Reliability + Hi Output/Dwell Time. Featuring OEM resistance matched primary coil to prevent error codes or programming requirements for your car. These coils pack a punch with 250% more output than the factory ignition coils found on your BMW
  • Primary Coil Resistance: .50 ohms
  • Output Energy: 118mj
  • Dwell Saturation Point: 3.7ms



Install was relatively EZ - just the usual fiddly bits of having to remove Strut Brace, OEM Rear Brace, & Rear Cowling
  • Bracket installs under (4) fuel injection rail attachment bolts
  • Coils bolt to bracket w/(2) bolts/ea
  • R&R each OEM Coil 1 @ a time, connect PR trigger wire harness to OEM Coil Harness & new Coil
  • Install PR Plug 8mm Wire Adapters to Plugs (make certain they are fully engaged) & plug other end on to new Coil









I tywrapped wires so as to route neatly, put a light amount of dielectric grease to the inside tip of plug boot ONLY as per PR instructions

Plug Adapters fit into openings as OEM with same style silicone boot @ top to seal. Plug attachment is done by old style metal ferrule instead of the spring loaded connection as stock. There is a definite 'click' feel when they are completely engaged...

Car was smooth B4, even smoother now, no misfires, worx well with my NGK colder plugs & PS2 turbo + now I can check off the 'PR Ign Coils' option in BM3 to take full advantage of their higher output/dwell (coding is NOT req'd for this kit to work-just even higher perf if turned ON thru BM3 or MHD)

Coming soon some Dyno Time with Cary Jordan remotely so as to finalize his custom BM3 Tune





Hey guys, talking about Brazil here!
Yesterday I had problems with my Precision Raceworks coils, the car ran normally... I stopped to change the spark plugs as soon as we finished the service, I went out for a spin with the car, unfortunately the M2 when it was going up to 5 thousand RPM or 6 thousand RPM it failed, I was disbelieved... I thought I was unlucky that the spark plugs were bad, it could happen.
To my surprise, it was the coils, as I returned the old spark plugs that still worked... and the car didn't return to normal.
I removed the coils and put in the OEM ones I have in storage and magically the car returned to normal. I don't understand, I put the precision raceworks in and it gives me a problem. Can someone help me!!???
My friend had the same problem.




Fala galera, falando do Brasil aqui!
Ontem tive problemas com as minhas bobinas da precision raceworks, carro funcionado normal... parei para efetuar a troca das velas assim que terminamos o serviço, saí para dar uma volta com o carro, infelizmente a M2 quando subia giro 5 mil RPM ou 6 mil RPM ela falhava, fiquei desacreditado... Achei que tive o azar das velas estarem ruim, pode acontecer.
Para minha surpresa eram as bobinas, pois retornei as velas antigas que funcionavam ainda... e o carro não voltou ao normal.
Tirei as bobinas e coloquei as OEM que tenho guardadas e magicamente o carro voltou ao normal. Estou sem entender, coloco as precision raceworks dá problema. Alguém pode me ajudar!!???
Meu amigo teve o mesmo problema.
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Just finished up install of my new PR N55 Ignition Kit

The Precision Raceworks BMW N55 HIGH PERFORMANCE IGNITION KIT is designed to integrate with any vehicle equipped with the N55 engine. This is the highest output ignition system ever developed for the N55 community Featuring 100% plug and play connections and low resistance 50ohm/ft proprietary plug wires. This High voltage & High Current coil design is equipped with technology from Marine & Aerospace applications.

This is their latest design with new 1-pc Bracket that lays the Coils down at a different angle so as to allow for full install of Engine Cover without any cutting/mods

Coils are similar to the GM LS variety - known for their Reliability + Hi Output/Dwell Time. Featuring OEM resistance matched primary coil to prevent error codes or programming requirements for your car. These coils pack a punch with 250% more output than the factory ignition coils found on your BMW
  • Primary Coil Resistance: .50 ohms
  • Output Energy: 118mj
  • Dwell Saturation Point: 3.7ms



Install was relatively EZ - just the usual fiddly bits of having to remove Strut Brace, OEM Rear Brace, & Rear Cowling
  • Bracket installs under (4) fuel injection rail attachment bolts
  • Coils bolt to bracket w/(2) bolts/ea
  • R&R each OEM Coil 1 @ a time, connect PR trigger wire harness to OEM Coil Harness & new Coil
  • Install PR Plug 8mm Wire Adapters to Plugs (make certain they are fully engaged) & plug other end on to new Coil









I tywrapped wires so as to route neatly, put a light amount of dielectric grease to the inside tip of plug boot ONLY as per PR instructions

Plug Adapters fit into openings as OEM with same style silicone boot @ top to seal. Plug attachment is done by old style metal ferrule instead of the spring loaded connection as stock. There is a definite 'click' feel when they are completely engaged...

Car was smooth B4, even smoother now, no misfires, worx well with my NGK colder plugs & PS2 turbo + now I can check off the 'PR Ign Coils' option in BM3 to take full advantage of their higher output/dwell (coding is NOT req'd for this kit to work-just even higher perf if turned ON thru BM3 or MHD)

Coming soon some Dyno Time with Cary Jordan remotely so as to finalize his custom BM3 Tune







Hey guys, talking about Brazil here!
Yesterday I had problems with my Precision Raceworks coils, the car ran normally... I stopped to change the spark plugs as soon as we finished the service, I went out for a spin with the car, unfortunately the M2 when it was going up to 5 thousand RPM or 6 thousand RPM it failed, I was disbelieved... I thought I was unlucky that the spark plugs were bad, it could happen.
To my surprise, it was the coils, as I returned the old spark plugs that still worked... and the car didn't return to normal.
I removed the coils and put in the OEM ones I have in storage and magically the car returned to normal. I don't understand, I put the precision raceworks in and it gives me a problem. Can someone help me!!???
My friend had the same problem.




Fala galera, falando do Brasil aqui!
Ontem tive problemas com as minhas bobinas da precision raceworks, carro funcionado normal... parei para efetuar a troca das velas assim que terminamos o serviço, saí para dar uma volta com o carro, infelizmente a M2 quando subia giro 5 mil RPM ou 6 mil RPM ela falhava, fiquei desacreditado... Achei que tive o azar das velas estarem ruim, pode acontecer.
Para minha surpresa eram as bobinas, pois retornei as velas antigas que funcionavam ainda... e o carro não voltou ao normal.
Tirei as bobinas e coloquei as OEM que tenho guardadas e magicamente o carro voltou ao normal. Estou sem entender, coloco as precision raceworks dá problema. Alguém pode me ajudar!!???
Meu amigo teve o mesmo problema.
Its the plug wires. they tend to get stuck on the plugs and will break if pulled too hard.
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Its the plug wires. they tend to get stuck on the plugs and will break if pulled too hard.
What is the correct way to remove these cables witthout causing problems??

They get pressure that is hard to remove.
But you looking visually when they leave, everything is ok!
I think they break inside and there’s no way to notice it.
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What is the correct way to remove these cables witthout causing problems??

They get pressure that is hard to remove.
But you looking visually when they leave, everything is ok!
I think they break inside and there’s no way to notice it.
Yes, they break inside. I never figured out how to remove them without them breaking so I switched to eldor coils.
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Yes, they break inside. I never figured out how to remove them without them breaking so I switched to eldor coils.
Thanks!!
I Found a guy here in my country who remakes these cables! I’II try again with these coils.
It’s a shame to be so fragile, they’re too beatiful in the engine safe.

If anything, I’ll go to eldor!
Thanks thanks!
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