***OFFICIAL Ignition Coil Packs Thread***

JaredG_F30 · 06-05-2018, 07:24 AM

OK fellas so I believe it's time for new ignition coil packs. I've noticed idle can be a little spotty and I'm experiencing some hesitations under light load. New coil packs and plugs may or may not resolve this issue, but with almost 65k on the odometer I figured it's time for new ones regardless. Anyway, I wanted to make a comprehensive thread regarding coil packs. List the options I've found with pricing and get feedback from forum members regarding which coils they have used and how they have performed.

OEM Replacement Options.

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Delphi 12138616153: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-12138616153-1)

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Bosch 0221504470: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0221504470)

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Genuine BMW 12138616153: $63.56/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...il-12138616153) according to realoem these are Delphi coils

Ignition Coil - Bremi Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#3134101: $38.42/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremi-pa...138616153~bri/)

Ignition Coil - Febir Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#2873877: $49.70/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-febi-par...138616153~feb/)

BMW F30/ F31/ F34/ F35 335i/ Li/ GT 2012-2015 N55 (Set of 6pcs), Cosmos Racing Product Code: BF30N55-ICS: $244.50 (https://www.cosmoracing.com/F30-F31-...-2012-2015-N55)

Upgrade

Precision Raceworks Coil Pack kit for N55: $480/kit (http://www.precisionraceworks.com/in...&product_id=89)

So what have you guys tried out? I'm thinking of just going with the Delphi OEM replacements. I'll be running these with the NGK 97506 plug gapped at 0.020"

Polo08816 · 06-05-2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

OK fellas so I believe it's time for new ignition coil packs. I've noticed idle can be a little spotty and I'm experiencing some hesitations under light load. New coil packs and plugs may or may not resolve this issue, but with almost 65k on the odometer I figured it's time for new ones regardless. Anyway, I wanted to make a comprehensive thread regarding coil packs. List the options I've found with pricing and get feedback from forum members regarding which coils they have used and how they have performed.

Options.

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Delphi 12138616153: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-12138616153-1)

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Bosch 0221504470: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0221504470)

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Genuine BMW 12138616153: $63.56/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...il-12138616153) according to realoem these are Delphi coils

Ignition Coil - Bremi Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#3134101: $38.42/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremi-pa...138616153~bri/)

Ignition Coil - Febir Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#2873877: $49.70/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-febi-par...138616153~feb/)

BMW F30/ F31/ F34/ F35 335i/ Li/ GT 2012-2015 N55 (Set of 6pcs), Cosmos Racing Product Code: BF30N55-ICS: $244.50 (https://www.cosmoracing.com/F30-F31-...-2012-2015-N55)

So what have you guys tried out? I'm thinking of just going with the Delphi OEM replacements. I'll be running these with the NGK 97506 plug gapped at 0.020"

I would just replace spark plugs. My factory ignition coils have been good to 90k miles. At this rate, you may only replace them once over the life of the car. I would just buy the genuine ignition coils closer to 100k miles and be done with it for the rest of the car's life.

perryo91 · 06-17-2019, 10:28 AM

What did you end up doing JaredG?

JaredG_F30 · 06-17-2019, 11:06 AM

Plugs did the trick. Still on original coil packs.

Troy27 · 06-17-2019, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

OK fellas so I believe it's time for new ignition coil packs. I've noticed idle can be a little spotty and I'm experiencing some hesitations under light load. New coil packs and plugs may or may not resolve this issue, but with almost 65k on the odometer I figured it's time for new ones regardless. Anyway, I wanted to make a comprehensive thread regarding coil packs. List the options I've found with pricing and get feedback from forum members regarding which coils they have used and how they have performed.

Options.

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Delphi 12138616153: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-12138616153-1)

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Bosch 0221504470: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0221504470)

BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Genuine BMW 12138616153: $63.56/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...il-12138616153) according to realoem these are Delphi coils

Ignition Coil - Bremi Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#3134101: $38.42/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremi-pa...138616153~bri/)

Ignition Coil - Febir Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#2873877: $49.70/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-febi-par...138616153~feb/)

BMW F30/ F31/ F34/ F35 335i/ Li/ GT 2012-2015 N55 (Set of 6pcs), Cosmos Racing Product Code: BF30N55-ICS: $244.50 (https://www.cosmoracing.com/F30-F31-...-2012-2015-N55)

So what have you guys tried out? I'm thinking of just going with the Delphi OEM replacements. I'll be running these with the NGK 97506 plug gapped at 0.020"

I had 3 delphis fail in total. 2 at 65k miles about 500 miles after installing a BMS stage 1. The first one failed at around 40k miles. I personally don't like the delphis. They shouldn't fail that quickly. Ive had cars with over 100k on the original coil packs..... Not this one. I switched to the eldor packs and they are the ones BMW uses now. You can find the OEM non branded BMW ones online for $28-$35. I have them and my car runs great now. Switched all of them out around 65k and did a spark plug switch at around 62k. Hope this helps!

SilkySmoooth · 06-17-2019, 01:32 PM

Troy27. Where can we find these eldor coil packs for the N55? Can you please tell us where you purchased them from?

Thanks

Troy27 · 06-17-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SilkySmoooth

Troy27. Where can we find these eldor coil packs for the N55? Can you please tell us where you purchased them from?

Thanks

https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-F...57273f30-1.htm

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...or-12138657273

These fit. I have them

EDWYER · 06-17-2019, 07:33 PM

Subbed.

SilkySmoooth · 06-26-2019, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy27

https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-F...57273f30-1.htm

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...or-12138657273

These fit. I have them

Thank you! Glad FCP euro has them, I love my $17 OEM oil changes they provide me with, lol.

JaredG_F30 · 06-27-2019, 07:19 AM

LOL...me too...and my $9 spark plug changes

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Originally Posted by SilkySmoooth

Thank you! Glad FCP euro has them, I love my $17 OEM oil changes they provide me with, lol.

SilkySmoooth · 06-28-2019, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

LOL...me too...and my $9 spark plug changes

How do they do it!?!? I cant figure it out.... I just hope they dont stop it!

JaredG_F30 · 07-01-2019, 11:31 AM

I know right. I have a co-worker with a mini cooper so I've been telling him about FCP for a while now but he won't order form them because he thinks there has to be a catch.

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Originally Posted by SilkySmoooth

How do they do it!?!? I cant figure it out.... I just hope they dont stop it!

///M248 · 07-01-2019, 02:04 PM

I'm running Bosch Automotive 0221504800 Ignition Coil $26 each Prime next day shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No issues running MHD Stage 2+ E20 with NGK 0.024 Gap

doodlebro · 07-01-2019, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

I know right. I have a co-worker with a mini cooper so I've been telling him about FCP for a while now but he won't order form them because he thinks there has to be a catch.

To be fair, there's a bit of a process to do warranty stuff through FCP euro. Not saying it's super difficult, but it can be a catch for some.

$howtime456 · 07-01-2019, 05:28 PM

Running PR Coilpacks. Had Bosch/Delphi and no comparison. Clicked the dropdown box on BM3 and never looked back.

JaredG_F30 · 07-02-2019, 01:32 PM

What benefits did you see?

Quote:

Originally Posted by $howtime456

Running PR Coilpacks. Had Bosch/Delphi and no comparison. Clicked the dropdown box on BM3 and never looked back.

$howtime456 · 07-02-2019, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

What benefits did you see?

Well the car came with delphi. Kept throwing misfiring codes one after the other. Switched to Bosch which was a slight improvment but the handles on them coils is shitty. To the point where the connector would push itself out a tad bit so i had to tape it down. Ordered PR coils and a world of difference. Everyone was ranting about idle. Idle was def more smoother. On came the test of throttle resposne, waaaay smoother!! Dynoing the car in a few weeks so we see how she fares up.

JaredG_F30 · 07-03-2019, 01:27 PM

Gotcha. Stock plugs and gap?

Quote:

Originally Posted by $howtime456

Well the car came with delphi. Kept throwing misfiring codes one after the other. Switched to Bosch which was a slight improvment but the handles on them coils is shitty. To the point where the connector would push itself out a tad bit so i had to tape it down. Ordered PR coils and a world of difference. Everyone was ranting about idle. Idle was def more smoother. On came the test of throttle resposne, waaaay smoother!! Dynoing the car in a few weeks so we see how she fares up.

$howtime456 · 07-03-2019, 04:30 PM

e45/ngk 97506 gapped at 19

BimmerHausPerformance · 12-12-2019, 12:17 PM

What was your results post PR coil packs on the dyno?

Pussiwillow · 09-18-2020, 07:32 PM

Bump, anyone on precision raceworks that can chime in, any noticeable improvement over stock?

n55david · 09-19-2020, 05:46 AM

I have the pr coils.

didn't notice a damn thing tbh. they have been on the car since March of this year.

06-05-2018, 07:24 AM	#1
JaredG_F30 Lieutenant Colonel 1106 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2014 335i, M-Sport, Manual Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	*OFFICIAL Ignition Coil Packs Thread* OK fellas so I believe it's time for new ignition coil packs. I've noticed idle can be a little spotty and I'm experiencing some hesitations under light load. New coil packs and plugs may or may not resolve this issue, but with almost 65k on the odometer I figured it's time for new ones regardless. Anyway, I wanted to make a comprehensive thread regarding coil packs. List the options I've found with pricing and get feedback from forum members regarding which coils they have used and how they have performed. OEM Replacement Options. BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Delphi 12138616153: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-12138616153-1) BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Bosch 0221504470: $27.95/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0221504470) BMW Direct Ignition Coil - Genuine BMW 12138616153: $63.56/ea from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...il-12138616153) according to realoem these are Delphi coils Ignition Coil - Bremi Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#3134101: $38.42/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremi-pa...138616153~bri/) Ignition Coil - Febir Mfg Part #12138616153 ECS Part #ES#2873877: $49.70/ea from ECS Tuning (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-febi-par...138616153~feb/) BMW F30/ F31/ F34/ F35 335i/ Li/ GT 2012-2015 N55 (Set of 6pcs), Cosmos Racing Product Code: BF30N55-ICS: $244.50 (https://www.cosmoracing.com/F30-F31-...-2012-2015-N55) Upgrade Precision Raceworks Coil Pack kit for N55: $480/kit (http://www.precisionraceworks.com/in...&product_id=89) So what have you guys tried out? I'm thinking of just going with the Delphi OEM replacements. I'll be running these with the NGK 97506 plug gapped at 0.020" __________________ 2014 F30 335i, M-Sport, 6MT, V804s, custom exhaust, CTS Turbo Intake & IC, FTP CP, VRSF DP, TMS Strut Brace, BM3 Stg 2, AEM WMI, H&R Sport Springs (381 whp, 429 wtq on Cali 91oct before WMI). SPI Films Blog/DIY Vids Last edited by JaredG_F30; 06-19-2019 at 01:00 PM.. Reason: PR coils
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