Coil packs , are all red tops "r8"?

[Mr.Audi]

https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_A4....0T/ES2535339/

Looking to swap coils and plugs
Found this kit, but am wondering if "all" red coil packs are the same.
And are these the same as what is called "r8" coil packs?

Any info is appreciated


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[Bruce G.]

If your looking for replacement coils, those are the way to go. They are real r8 coils, the part numbers match. They appear to be used in both the 4.2L V8 and 5.2L V10 engines.

[demonmk2]

no..... not all red tops are R8 coils. they are not all the same lengths either

[adamazing]

I thought "real" R8 coils were Okada Plasmas?

[Mr.Audi]

If your looking for replacement coils, those are the way to go. They are real r8 coils, the part numbers match. They appear to be used in both the 4.2L V8 and 5.2L V10 engines.

Cool man, how were ya able to match that?
Just google or another source?

no..... not all red tops are R8 coils. they are not all the same lengths either

What ya mean? Any other links or examples that may be confused?

I thought "real" R8 coils were Okada Plasmas?

No idea

[t28sentra]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183710

Check out post #30. The comparison to other coil packs was done by HS Tuning. From what I've researched, they have the best pricing on real deal R8 coil packs. I've run them on every Audi I've owned without issue. With them installed, I was able to run a slightly larger plug gap from normal and smoother idle.

[demonmk2]

go on ecs website....compare for yourself ( r8 to 2.0t red tops ) they sale both..

[Mr.Audi]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183710

Check out post #30. The comparison to other coil packs was done by HS Tuning. From what I've researched, they have the best pricing on real deal R8 coil packs. I've run them on every Audi I've owned without issue. With them installed, I was able to run a slightly larger plug gap from normal and smoother idle.

Thanks, good link

[Bruce G.]

no..... not all red tops are R8 coils. they are not all the same lengths either

The coils in the ECS link that fits our 2.0 are the R8 coils, part numbers match. They do make red top coils for other engines like VW's old 1.8L, and 2.0L; they appear to be shorter. Or u can run the Longer R8 coils with an adapter space that comes with the kit. I tried to match the Audi TT coils but couldn't find the part number. The 3.0 V6's and new 4.0t use completely different coils with a different design. I am not sure about the B9 A4.

[Bruce G.]

[QUOTE=Mr.Audi;11505410]Cool man, how were ya able to match that?
Just google or another source?

Audi's online parts directory. You can look up part numbers for almost any part for most audi's.

[demonmk2]

The coils in the ECS link that fits our 2.0 are the R8 coils, part numbers match. They do make red top coils for other engines like VW's old 1.8L, and 2.0L; they appear to be shorter. Or u can run the Longer R8 coils with an adapter space that comes with the kit. I tried to match the Audi TT coils but couldn't find the part number. The 3.0 V6's and new 4.0t use completely different coils with a different design. I am not sure about the B9 A4.

I wasn't arguing against that....he ask if all red tops were the same.. that's what my post was reffering too.

[SleeperCar]

valid question OP....

genuineaudiparts.com is a good place to compare part numbers to ensure they match up (just for future reference).

[Mr.Audi]

spoke with ecs and ordered the kit in the OP.

we shall see what comes in and how everything works out

[Mr.Audi]

It's most common during coil pack replacement to use the grease provided around the lower seal on coil pack before install correct?


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[Mr.Audi]

Had one spark plug tube that was kinda ugly an rusty looking



Plugs and coil packs were simple to do



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[demonmk2]

notice any difference?

[Mr.Audi]

the dielectric grease? yes

Yea did some google searching and found how and where best to apply it

All handled before installing

[Mr.Audi]

notice any difference?

Idle smoothed out

Start up seemed faster

Wouldn't say faster , Maybe a bit more responsive