I put Eldor coils as soon as they appeared on the market instead of proven at that time Delphi and was doubting I made the right decision until this video. This is the most useful video for those who are looking for new coils for tuned n54/55 etc.
1:38 Correction (in the time this video was posted), BMW never moved from Bosch to Delphie for the N54. It was the N54 community that discovered the Delphie coils from the N55 and M3 are compatible with the N54 and started recommending it. BMW officially went from Bosch to "Eldor" coils which is the one you pointed to at the end as the better coil (agree 100%). Then they moved from Eldor to Delphie(cheaper). They went backwards technically. Eldor coils are the better OE pencil style coil for this platofrm.
I just put Eldor coils in my F30 328i with 75k and what a difference. The engine is noticeably quieter and idles very smooth now. Thank you for your hard work on your videos and Congrats on the new M340i.
I just installed the Eldor's on my 2010 528Xi. So far so good. Many sites say that the Eldors are not compatible with the N52 motor but they seem to be working well on my car. I have 150k miles and was having a miss in cylinder 6 so decided to replace plugs and coils. I used NGK Ruthenium plugs.
The marking on the Eldor coil specifies the material for recycling reasons. PBT = polybutylene terephthalate; GF = glass fiber; 30 = 30 % glass fibers BTW love your videos
Just changed mine from original bosch to delphi. 66k miles Z4 N54. Did not have any codes but wasnt running totally right... a bit ruff+ like some power missing... but it drove and no codes or CEL. After replacing coils... instant start, rock solid idle, lot smoother drive, more power down low ( noticed i had started to downshift often when accelerating, now pulls nicely from low rpm). Still felt power missing in boost, so did reset my ECU for adaptations reset. That made the difference. Pulls nicely now. Cobb Stage 1 93 tune otherwise stock car. New properly gapped one step colder iridium plugs were installed a few months before the coils. I had actually postponed my coils purchase hoping to get a code or check engine light as a sign to do the change, but it never came. Just felt wierd. So If no codes but still feels a bit wierd, probably just change the coils. Not that expensive. Got delphis 124 eur online. Did consider Eldors, but they are hard to get in my area, probably would have had to buy them from dealer for double the cost. Webshops dont offer Eldor at all here and even FCPEuro its delphi or BMW OEM.
Bro, I was searching for new coils for my 2003 z4 and e36. Thanks for the tip. Didn’t think when I came across the eldors that they would be better than the rest, but you have convinced me. It’s nice to hear Recomendation from someone who has done some trials. Thanks. Subscribed I am 👍🏻
Great video, wish I saw this before buying a full set of new Bosch coils! My 07 335i with 182k had 5 original Bosch coils dated 2008 and one replacement Delphi coil installed by BMW dealer. I bought through FCP euro so free replacements for life if they fail. Next time I’ll look for Eldor.
I’m just coming across this video now I wish I had seen this last week when I bought oem Bosch coils for my N52 330i I’m wondering if there’s any benefit to upgrading to Eldor coils even for an N52 not as far as power but perhaps it’s safe to assume they would last longer. Excellent videos best bmw content on UA-cam by far.
I have heard that. I also heard that ELDOR >DELPHI when it comes to BMW's. I can buy 6 Eldors for my E46 M3 for $145 shipped. Pretty much the same price as Delphi.
I had to sub after watching this video. The BEST video on BMW coils on You Tube. Well done. I have an NA Dyno tuned very quick 2005 E46 M3 with a LOT of tweaks and mods. However, NO BOOST. I am Soooo jelly of your boost. Getting a built motor and E85 flex fuel boosted motor with all the other support items and mods is on my bucket list. It's minimum $40K to really do it up right with an AEM Infinity ECU, plasma coils, 1000 RWHP axles, Fuel system that wont starve on the track because of G forces etc etc etc. Then to TUNE it all so you have a really effective traction control and variable boost depending on amount of E85 in your tank. I NEED about 800 RWHP on pure E85 and 25 to 30lbs of boost. Anything less just will not do. But 500 plus with TURBO boost is nice. 500 RWHP with a super charger on my S54 motor is NOT worth the money. No torque. Terrible dyno curves. Its gotta be turbo on 3.2 liter 6cylcnder. Besides, I HATE the super charger whine with a passion. I LOVE turbo whooshes and pops!!!!
Nice interesting video as always. I'm actually doing valve cover gasket and swapping to NGK 97506 tonight. Current one step colder plugs looked like they could be getting a bit warm lol. Florida heat etc these 2 step colder plugs should do well. Getting close to where I want a custom tune from ken.Thanks for sharing man!
Hi Loek, I also have a N46. BOSCH bit failed twice in last 10K kilometers, I was planning to change to Delphi/Eldor was not sure if it fits, as none of the seller lists N46 as a compatible engine (amazon/ebay). Which one did you replace with?
YOU... ARE... AMAZING!!!! First of all, I'm TOTALLY nerding out on this!!! I am such a stickler when it comes to attempting to get the best of the best for my car--I'm looking to do a full maintenance overhaul on it before dyno-tuned by Jordan @ RK... I'm almost at 60k miles (2011 E92 335i M-Sport-N55) and coils are one of the things that I wanted to replace. Now I know which ones I'm getting!! A humble request: PLEEEEEEEEASE do a comparable injector video for us N55 folks!!! My target is a reliable 500whp tune from RK with a Pur Stage 2 turbo upgrade (all other relevant peripherals have been upgraded as well, except for my stock clutch--manual transmission--and I don't want to do that until I have to because $$$$$$$). I want to get the best possible injector for the car to enhance performance and reliability as much as I can. Thank you for what you do man--DO NOT STOP!!! Your vids and the depth of detail you cover are an absolute gold mine for anyone who is serious about taking care of their Bimmer. You are the MAN!!!
I think that would help ya with even more content down the road. I don't believe there is any way around the bench flashing the N55 ECU first to unlock it ? I have not looked into it much as i dont have a N55 haha. Dont see many get in depth with bmw repairs like you. So I think it would work well!
People always forget there are 2 reasons why manufacturers change part nos / suppliers, either it can be an engineering upgrade or it can be for a better purchase price , don't assume newer version is better .....
Toyota makes some great cars too. Many are incredibly reliable for well over 100k mi. But not the best handling; they’re mostly designed for an isolating quiet, sedate ride, perfect for the commuter. Not so much for a performance enthusiast
Most of my mistakes were not torquing plugs. had some coils back themselves out. So I torqued them and have stuck to delphi only and stock plugs even going even colder next
My car had a recall where they replaced the bosch ones with the delphi ones for free. I’m from Europe and I have an 118i with the N43 engine. Very nice video, thanks :)
Great video. I think I found the answer to my question about whether the same coil can be used in many different motors. It sounds like those same Eldor coils used in 2015+ models and your E9x 335 will work perfectly fine in a S85 motor, correct? Edit: After more research I’m more confused. I thought these BMW coils had internal igniters because I thought all coils with 3 terminals had internal igniters. Now I’m reading that these coils you’re talking about don’t have internal igniters.
How are the Delphi's holding up? I've been using eldors for about a year under 5k on them and with ngk 95770 at .020 from .022 but getting misfire's fbo e50 custom tuned. Im just under the impression that these pencil style coils don't last more than 8 months of abuse and are a headache waste of money.
@@BimmerM5e39 havent had a misfire issue since I installed the delphi its been pretty nice. I am using the NGK Laser Iridium replacement plugs that are two steps colder than stock N54 plugs also set the gap to 0.020" Just finished installing upgraded turbos and helix will see how they like the extra whp.
Whished FCPeuro carried these cause they would be great with Lifetime warranty. The OE Bosh & Delphi are a hit or miss as many are getting defected ones and seems QC is messing up!
I bought the Light grey Bosch coils from FCP Euro. They also sell the black Bosch coils. I wonder if the light grey Bosch coils are a revision of the black ones
Ordered me some of them neat looking Dinan coils in red, not 3 coils in my car are the same brand currently, should’ve done this when i first got my car. Got two cylinders per brand lol
I just sold my 44,000 mile 2007 Z4M, which had no problems. My 2018 BMW R1200GS motorcycle's left coil is starting to cause a misfire and set off the check engine light. One new OEM coil from the dealer is $188. I found two used Eldon coils online for $112. I was unfamiliar with the brand and now after watching your video, finding they are OEM, I feel good about buying the nearly new Eldon coils from a licensed motorcycle dismantler. They came off a bike with 9,000 miles, my bike has 14,000 miles, so the Eldons that are on their way are fresher. Thank you from Sacramento for the education.
I have a 328i with a n52 engine. I looked up on realoem to see if the Eldor coils part # (12138657273) was compatible with my engine but it only states the boshe/DELPHI part # (12138616153). The N54 can use both part # 12138657273 & 12138616153 so has anyone tried to run the Eldor on a n52 engine.
Joel R I spoke to the seller in the link and they said that these will work for my car which is an 08 328i n52 sedan. The link is for the n54, just put in vehicle specs and find the coil that fits your specific vehicle
Was going to get the Delphi coils for my n52 but apparently not all of them fit correctly on the n52 due to fitmit issues with the clip. Getting a set of Bosh's for a perfect fit and the originals lasted 100k so they can't be too bad,.
When I asked FCPeuro why they haven't upgraded their BMW Delphi pencil style coils to the latest and better upgrade ELDOR coils for the F10 owners and n54/n55 engines, this is what they said: "Eldor coils are not recommended for the N55 engine, so we do not list them for the BMW N55 applications. If you still want to buy them the part number is 12138657273."
When my OEM Delphi's went at 60k miles had them replaced with Bosch aftermarket coil packs they didn't last more than 2k Miles had to go back to OEM stuff...F20 118i
I've had misfires running eldor coils with NGK 97506 gapped at 20. The car is running stg2 pure turbos fbo with custom tune. Hopefully you'll have better luck than me.
@@napoli.4life they’ve been good , make sure you gap the spark plugs properly if they’re not pre gapped because that would cause a misfire , but Eldors are working properly with my new custom tune and I’m pushing 21 psi boost with no problems, hybrid turbos fbo 94 octane pump gas
If your a delvery driver with one should you use. Cause I like the bosh coil from the 2006 bmw x1s I use on x3 cause I have 15 spares but the 2016 oem is nice and expensive got a few from junk yard cars.
Hi, thanks a lot for the video, it really help. looking coil for my E90 328i xdrive, i heard about HP Ignition coil! need advice as comparison with eldor coils.
@@aslandogar7779 yes, but I had found out that I needed to replace the mosfets on my msd80. This was the same code that I was getting prior to replacing the mosfets and the coils. I found a V..DYI video on that 30BA code and did the soldering my self. for $50 for all parts I saved myself $1300 to replace the DME. The car has been runny really strong for about 2 weeks now.
My friend. I have a 2009 BMW 128i with N51 engine 3.0 i change new coils the past winter and new spark plugs and new fuel injectors. was driving nice. just for a cople months. And now i have problems with coil number 1 and number 5. Do you thing this Eldor 12138657273 fits the N51 or its just for the N54 engine.?
I bought the NGK U5039 48147 ones as they were a bit cheaper. Weighed in at 220g. The outer silicone sheath and top plastic cap is identical to the Bosch but the whole thing is 10g lighter. Made in China - was hoping for Japan.
There’s many factors to a “misfire” . 1. Did you change coils before the mosfets? Mosfets are what can’t hold the spark or load whatever term you wanna use 2. Spark plug gap.
Yeah more ethanol would need a higher plug gap and strong coils. I changed the mosfets after putting in my spool performance coils. I have an MSD81 ready to go in, I'll be making a video on it.
I just got the Delphi coils from fcpeuro. I should had just got Eldor coils. I guess previous owner put in some duralast coils on my n54. It ran fine for a year 4k miles later and started misfiring. Fbo jb4 mhd bef
I'm a little confused. I thought you recommended the square cube type LS1 coil conversion for going over 450+ whp. I have FBO with Stage 2+ on E50. Should I go Eldor coil or LS1 cube conversion?
The cheap and the old Work better For me then the delphi ones come apart and then when You put them back together They dont want to work, For somebody that plays with his car alot i dont recommend the Delphi ones I dont know about the Eldor ones but I like the design! i havent tried those but ive also had good results with the grey bosch ones with high HP application!
Do not use Delphie. They work well and look nice but the boots often separate and remain attached to the spark plug in the cylinder. Without the proper tools, you are in for a nightmare of a repair. Also the boots rip easily and leaves behind rubber in the cylinder and you have to use a metal pick and a strong vacuum to get all the small pieces out. I'm speaking from experience.
I’m a tuned 650i with 650 horses and I’m misfiring so I put all ngk spark plugs and car quest coils and my car still misfires and it says injection off is it because the coils aren’t good to handle that power ?
can you review on the NGK coil? Im using it currently in my M3 daily driven, been using it more than 100k miles already, no issue and my NGK iridium plug already more than 200k miles still running strong.
Do not use the duralast! Had to pick the booting that melted to the plug all out of the plug hole with a pick to get my sparkplug out. The rubber they use is crap!
All the sites i am trying to order from it state that the Eldor coils are not going to fit my car 2006 530i n52 !! Is that ok if i order them anyway or i should stay with Delphi witch FCeuro recommendation?thx u !
I notice some are selling Eldor coils for F10 BMWs that use Delphi coil version. The problem is that those the same exact freakin Delphi coils rebranded as Eldor! WTF!!! Eldor does not rebrand their coils from another manufacturer!
You sure know alot about these bmw solutions.Tks question does a 08 335i with N54 engine have a Disa valve? Possible bad idle, sputters until throttled up. Cant find it.
My 07 335i with over 100k miles still on OEM coils. Only misfire was with worn plugs. I am running AP stage one tune 14psi . Boost pressure requires more energy from the coil. I guess the only way to test these coils is with high boost applications. Will Elder fit the N54 if my OEM start failing?
I put Eldor coils as soon as they appeared on the market instead of proven at that time Delphi and was doubting I made the right decision until this video. This is the most useful video for those who are looking for new coils for tuned n54/55 etc.
Some guy that builds BMW engines on instagram has a 135i with over 900whp. He swears by Delphi
n53???
I love the fact that you kept it twin nice to see not everyone isn’t trying to go single turbo
Having a thicker tip is always a good thing 🤣
1:38 Correction (in the time this video was posted), BMW never moved from Bosch to Delphie for the N54. It was the N54 community that discovered the Delphie coils from the N55 and M3 are compatible with the N54 and started recommending it. BMW officially went from Bosch to "Eldor" coils which is the one you pointed to at the end as the better coil (agree 100%). Then they moved from Eldor to Delphie(cheaper). They went backwards technically. Eldor coils are the better OE pencil style coil for this platofrm.
Seattle mini is selling the GN10571 delphie coil as the oem replacement for a 2008 mini cooper s
I just put Eldor coils in my F30 328i with 75k and what a difference. The engine is noticeably quieter and idles very smooth now.
Thank you for your hard work on your videos and Congrats on the new M340i.
Hi Chris, which Eldor coils did you purchase? I have the same car as yours, just wanna make sure i'm buying the right coils.
I just installed the Eldor's on my 2010 528Xi. So far so good. Many sites say that the Eldors are not compatible with the N52 motor but they seem to be working well on my car. I have 150k miles and was having a miss in cylinder 6 so decided to replace plugs and coils. I used NGK Ruthenium plugs.
The marking on the Eldor coil specifies the material for recycling reasons. PBT = polybutylene terephthalate; GF = glass fiber; 30 = 30 % glass fibers
BTW love your videos
Just changed mine from original bosch to delphi. 66k miles Z4 N54. Did not have any codes but wasnt running totally right... a bit ruff+ like some power missing... but it drove and no codes or CEL. After replacing coils... instant start, rock solid idle, lot smoother drive, more power down low ( noticed i had started to downshift often when accelerating, now pulls nicely from low rpm). Still felt power missing in boost, so did reset my ECU for adaptations reset. That made the difference. Pulls nicely now. Cobb Stage 1 93 tune otherwise stock car. New properly gapped one step colder iridium plugs were installed a few months before the coils.
I had actually postponed my coils purchase hoping to get a code or check engine light as a sign to do the change, but it never came. Just felt wierd. So If no codes but still feels a bit wierd, probably just change the coils. Not that expensive. Got delphis 124 eur online. Did consider Eldors, but they are hard to get in my area, probably would have had to buy them from dealer for double the cost. Webshops dont offer Eldor at all here and even FCPEuro its delphi or BMW OEM.
Bro, I was searching for new coils for my 2003 z4 and e36. Thanks for the tip. Didn’t think when I came across the eldors that they would be better than the rest, but you have convinced me. It’s nice to hear Recomendation from someone who has done some trials. Thanks. Subscribed I am 👍🏻
Which coils did you go with?
Great video, wish I saw this before buying a full set of new Bosch coils! My 07 335i with 182k had 5 original Bosch coils dated 2008 and one replacement Delphi coil installed by BMW dealer. I bought through FCP euro so free replacements for life if they fail. Next time I’ll look for Eldor.
You have just saved me some money and solved a problem
I’m just coming across this video now I wish I had seen this last week when I bought oem Bosch coils for my N52 330i I’m wondering if there’s any benefit to upgrading to Eldor coils even for an N52 not as far as power but perhaps it’s safe to assume they would last longer. Excellent videos best bmw content on UA-cam by far.
The Delphi will hold it a very good coil. Some are running like 600hp's and up on Delhi
I'm running 625hp on the Delphi's, no worries
@@funkmastertraf You answered my question! lol
I have heard that. I also heard that ELDOR >DELPHI when it comes to BMW's.
I can buy 6 Eldors for my E46 M3 for $145 shipped. Pretty much the same price as Delphi.
Those new turbos are powerful (13:07). Shifts are amazing with the xHP upgrade as well. Thanks for the video.
Yeah thats at around 21 psi with super conservative timing. Thanks
Been running eldor coils for 6 months now in my 08 n54 zero issuses. I bought through fcpeuro so warranty for life
Very informative.. This video helps me a lot.. Keep doing the great work..
I had to sub after watching this video. The BEST video on BMW coils on You Tube. Well done. I have an NA Dyno tuned very quick 2005 E46 M3 with a LOT of tweaks and mods. However, NO BOOST. I am Soooo jelly of your boost.
Getting a built motor and E85 flex fuel boosted motor with all the other support items and mods is on my bucket list. It's minimum $40K to really do it up right with an AEM Infinity ECU, plasma coils, 1000 RWHP axles, Fuel system that wont starve on the track because of G forces etc etc etc.
Then to TUNE it all so you have a really effective traction control and variable boost depending on amount of E85 in your tank. I NEED about 800 RWHP on pure E85 and 25 to 30lbs of boost. Anything less just will not do.
But 500 plus with TURBO boost is nice. 500 RWHP with a super charger on my S54 motor is NOT worth the money. No torque. Terrible dyno curves. Its gotta be turbo on 3.2 liter 6cylcnder. Besides, I HATE the super charger whine with a passion. I LOVE turbo whooshes and pops!!!!
You make best the BMW related content. Just bought some eldors for my bimmer. Keep up the top notch DIY.....
Nice interesting video as always. I'm actually doing valve cover gasket and swapping to NGK 97506 tonight. Current one step colder plugs looked like they could be getting a bit warm lol. Florida heat etc these 2 step colder plugs should do well. Getting close to where I want a custom tune from ken.Thanks for sharing man!
@@user-io4sr7vg1v worked great. Ended up going with bimmerlofe coils as well. Had a custom tune done by Trebila running full e85 and meth.
Got my coils from ECS tuning for My N46 engine. They have the N54 specs. Fitment is fine and so far they feel very good.
Hi Loek, I also have a N46. BOSCH bit failed twice in last 10K kilometers, I was planning to change to Delphi/Eldor was not sure if it fits, as none of the seller lists N46 as a compatible engine (amazon/ebay). Which one did you replace with?
Youbaraj Sharma, hi, I ordered mine from ECS in the USA. Straight fit on my N46B20 and performing well. For N54 motor to be exact.
just bought a set with your link! I honestly don't know why I am still running OEM bosch. Also if you guys are in Canada this was the cheapest option!
I'm gonna ask because I want to be sure, these would work with a 2006 530xi?
YOU... ARE... AMAZING!!!!
First of all, I'm TOTALLY nerding out on this!!! I am such a stickler when it comes to attempting to get the best of the best for my car--I'm looking to do a full maintenance overhaul on it before dyno-tuned by Jordan @ RK... I'm almost at 60k miles (2011 E92 335i M-Sport-N55) and coils are one of the things that I wanted to replace. Now I know which ones I'm getting!!
A humble request: PLEEEEEEEEASE do a comparable injector video for us N55 folks!!!
My target is a reliable 500whp tune from RK with a Pur Stage 2 turbo upgrade (all other relevant peripherals have been upgraded as well, except for my stock clutch--manual transmission--and I don't want to do that until I have to because $$$$$$$). I want to get the best possible injector for the car to enhance performance and reliability as much as I can.
Thank you for what you do man--DO NOT STOP!!! Your vids and the depth of detail you cover are an absolute gold mine for anyone who is serious about taking care of their Bimmer. You are the MAN!!!
Thanks for the kind words! Maybe I should build the X5 lol.
I think that would help ya with even more content down the road. I don't believe there is any way around the bench flashing the N55 ECU first to unlock it ? I have not looked into it much as i dont have a N55 haha. Dont see many get in depth with bmw repairs like you. So I think it would work well!
Eldor it is, then Well presented.
Eldor also makes audi's high performance ones
I used eldors on my single turbo .. e40 mix with a conservative tune pushing 540 .. no misfires at all
What gap, which plugs?
Can the eldor work on a 2006 330i ? Production date: 09/15/2005...
Thanks for your great indepth video about the different coils. I think it will definitely be the eldor for me for my bmw 4 series.
Great videos all around.
My Delphi coils for mini r56 gave me 4,4 ohms. All four coils. They are ok?
People always forget there are 2 reasons why manufacturers change part nos / suppliers, either it can be an engineering upgrade or it can be for a better purchase price , don't assume newer version is better .....
BMW guy "It should get you to a good 100K miles, pretty reliable"
Toyota starts laughing
But the fast Toyota guys now have the BMW engine.
Toyota makes some great cars too. Many are incredibly reliable for well over 100k mi. But not the best handling; they’re mostly designed for an isolating quiet, sedate ride, perfect for the commuter. Not so much for a performance enthusiast
Most of my mistakes were not torquing plugs. had some coils back themselves out. So I torqued them and have stuck to delphi only and stock plugs even going even colder next
I’m curious of which spark plugs you’ve chosen to run?
My car had a recall where they replaced the bosch ones with the delphi ones for free. I’m from Europe and I have an 118i with the N43 engine. Very nice video, thanks :)
hi when was this called back? Because I also have an N43 engine in the car.
Any logs/data to support your claims? I run 500whp with meth injection on Bosch without any apparent issues.
Great video. I think I found the answer to my question about whether the same coil can be used in many different motors. It sounds like those same Eldor coils used in 2015+ models and your E9x 335 will work perfectly fine in a S85 motor, correct? Edit: After more research I’m more confused. I thought these BMW coils had internal igniters because I thought all coils with 3 terminals had internal igniters. Now I’m reading that these coils you’re talking about don’t have internal igniters.
Your videos are absolutely fantastic.
Have delphi fbo 23 psi meth custom tune e85 no missfires at all.. had a ton with the Bosch.. Going with precision rw when my new turbos arrive :)
How are the Delphi's holding up? I've been using eldors for about a year under 5k on them and with ngk 95770 at .020 from .022 but getting misfire's fbo e50 custom tuned. Im just under the impression that these pencil style coils don't last more than 8 months of abuse and are a headache waste of money.
@@BimmerM5e39 havent had a misfire issue since I installed the delphi its been pretty nice. I am using the NGK Laser Iridium replacement plugs that are two steps colder than stock N54 plugs also set the gap to 0.020"
Just finished installing upgraded turbos and helix will see how they like the extra whp.
Whished FCPeuro carried these cause they would be great with Lifetime warranty. The OE Bosh & Delphi are a hit or miss as many are getting defected ones and seems QC is messing up!
I bought the Light grey Bosch coils from FCP Euro. They also sell the black Bosch coils. I wonder if the light grey Bosch coils are a revision of the black ones
I got those also, work like a charm. On bimmer proffs it say to stay away from the Delphi ones for N43-53
@@florianradu7750 do they still work after 1 year?
@@alethepilot yes, no problems in 12k km.
@@florianradu7750 thanks mate! Cheers!
Ordered me some of them neat looking Dinan coils in red, not 3 coils in my car are the same brand currently, should’ve done this when i first got my car. Got two cylinders per brand lol
I got the Bosch coils for my 2009 e87. These coils seem to fail within 15.000 to 30.000 km’s 🥴
Bought Eldor!! Thank you!!!
Informative and clear. Thank you
Need new spark plugs and coils due to valve cover gasket leak😬
Bummer I just ordered the Bosch coils for my sons BMW. For a few bucks more I could have grabbed the Delphi coils.
I just sold my 44,000 mile 2007 Z4M, which had no problems. My 2018 BMW R1200GS motorcycle's left coil is starting to cause a misfire and set off the check engine light. One new OEM coil from the dealer is $188. I found two used Eldon coils online for $112. I was unfamiliar with the brand and now after watching your video, finding they are OEM, I feel good about buying the nearly new Eldon coils from a licensed motorcycle dismantler. They came off a bike with 9,000 miles, my bike has 14,000 miles, so the Eldons that are on their way are fresher. Thank you from Sacramento for the education.
I have a 328i with a n52 engine. I looked up on realoem to see if the Eldor coils part # (12138657273) was compatible with my engine but it only states the boshe/DELPHI part # (12138616153). The N54 can use both part # 12138657273 & 12138616153 so has anyone tried to run the Eldor on a n52 engine.
Joel R I spoke to the seller in the link and they said that these will work for my car which is an 08 328i n52 sedan. The link is for the n54, just put in vehicle specs and find the coil that fits your specific vehicle
Was going to get the Delphi coils for my n52 but apparently not all of them fit correctly on the n52 due to fitmit issues with the clip. Getting a set of Bosh's for a perfect fit and the originals lasted 100k so they can't be too bad,.
Great vid .. spark plugs next ?
Just did them actually, NGK 97506s
When I asked FCPeuro why they haven't upgraded their BMW Delphi pencil style coils to the latest and better upgrade ELDOR coils for the F10 owners and n54/n55 engines, this is what they said:
"Eldor coils are not recommended for the N55 engine, so we do not list them for the BMW N55 applications. If you still want to buy them the part number is 12138657273."
When my OEM Delphi's went at 60k miles had them replaced with Bosch aftermarket coil packs they didn't last more than 2k Miles had to go back to OEM stuff...F20 118i
Another great video. Thank you!
I’ve got duracraps no problems yet but once I upgrade turbos I’ll be going with eldor
Very informative. Thank you.
The eldors of this links will function on my 2011 n55?? Becouse Ebay advice that they would not work :/
I've had misfires running eldor coils with NGK 97506 gapped at 20. The car is running stg2 pure turbos fbo with custom tune. Hopefully you'll have better luck than me.
Yeah I'll be putting back my upgraded coils shortly anyway.
Probably wasn't the coil packs
my Bosch coils never misfired with stage 2 MHD tune ,stage 2 turbos , but i just ordered these Eldors after watching the video .
hey how are the Eldors , i got some shitty bosch im changing out . delphi or eldors???
@@napoli.4life they’ve been good , make sure you gap the spark plugs properly if they’re not pre gapped because that would cause a misfire , but Eldors are working properly with my new custom tune and I’m pushing 21 psi boost with no problems, hybrid turbos fbo 94 octane pump gas
someone is making slightly over 700whp with the delphi coils
Jeff Kempienski is it worth getting
If your a delvery driver with one should you use. Cause I like the bosh coil from the 2006 bmw x1s I use on x3 cause I have 15 spares but the 2016 oem is nice and expensive got a few from junk yard cars.
Hi, thanks a lot for the video, it really help. looking coil for my E90 328i xdrive, i heard about HP Ignition coil! need advice as comparison with eldor coils.
Intermotor, try that one manufacturer by SMP they do BMW and almost all cars around ! Nice video !
Please tell me more about the intermotor coils. These are local to me. Are they any good?
will it work on 06 330i n52?
Great info, change my mind after video
I use NGK coil, no issue so far.
thankyou bought the coils using your link
car running OK?
@@aslandogar7779 yes, but I had found out that I needed to replace the mosfets on my msd80. This was the same code that I was getting prior to replacing the mosfets and the coils. I found a V..DYI video on that 30BA code and did the soldering my self. for $50 for all parts I saved myself $1300 to replace the DME. The car has been runny really strong for about 2 weeks now.
Are the eldor coils compatible with the n52 engine?
yes
How about with s54? Thanks
My friend. I have a 2009 BMW 128i with N51 engine 3.0 i change new coils the past winter and new spark plugs and new fuel injectors. was driving nice. just for a cople months. And now i have problems with coil number 1 and number 5. Do you thing this Eldor 12138657273 fits the N51 or its just for the N54 engine.?
I bought the NGK U5039 48147 ones as they were a bit cheaper. Weighed in at 220g.
The outer silicone sheath and top plastic cap is identical to the Bosch but the whole thing is 10g lighter. Made in China - was hoping for Japan.
There’s many factors to a “misfire” .
1. Did you change coils before the mosfets? Mosfets are what can’t hold the spark or load whatever term you wanna use
2. Spark plug gap.
Yeah more ethanol would need a higher plug gap and strong coils. I changed the mosfets after putting in my spool performance coils. I have an MSD81 ready to go in, I'll be making a video on it.
Excellent video
I have been running Bosh ones for 30k kilometers on my n54 550bhp and no misfires still. I drive winter time too.
Same, Bosch ones are fine for stock turbos on pump gas
@@s2syed im on tth stage 2 ones but on vpower. Thwy work no problem.
May i ask - does the Eldor coil fit into a BMW X5 e53 4.8iS? The OEM list denied it but that doesn't actually mean anything out of my experiance.
Very good video, thank you!!
What would be the best coil pack for my 2004 bmw x3? It has 104k miles
I just got the Delphi coils from fcpeuro. I should had just got Eldor coils. I guess previous owner put in some duralast coils on my n54. It ran fine for a year 4k miles later and started misfiring. Fbo jb4 mhd bef
I just had misfire on my 2013 N63 cylinder 1 I swap 1 and 2 than my cylinder 2 misfire that concluded I have bad coil I ordered form FCP for $26👍🏻
I'm a little confused. I thought you recommended the square cube type LS1 coil conversion for going over 450+ whp. I have FBO with Stage 2+ on E50. Should I go Eldor coil or LS1 cube conversion?
I was wondering the same thing...
Higher compression in the cylinder needs to reduced Gap on spark plugs.
Are you sure this fits N55? I followed your link and entered my 2017 M2 N55 and it said it does not fit.
Love your videos!
What spark plugs are you using?
Thanks! I'm running NGK plugs that are two steps colder than stock.
The cheap and the old Work better For me then the delphi ones come apart and then when You put them back together They dont want to work, For somebody that plays with his car alot i dont recommend the Delphi ones I dont know about the Eldor ones but I like the design! i havent tried those but ive also had good results with the grey bosch ones with high HP application!
Do not use Delphie. They work well and look nice but the boots often separate and remain attached to the spark plug in the cylinder. Without the proper tools, you are in for a nightmare of a repair. Also the boots rip easily and leaves behind rubber in the cylinder and you have to use a metal pick and a strong vacuum to get all the small pieces out. I'm speaking from experience.
Iam having the same problem right ow
I’m a tuned 650i with 650 horses and I’m misfiring so I put all ngk spark plugs and car quest coils and my car still misfires and it says injection off is it because the coils aren’t good to handle that power ?
Hello, I have a 2010 BMW X5 and although I don't race, I like the power and smoothness. What brand would you recommend?
Was curious I have to replace a single Bosch coil but Amazon claims that their is different sizes how would I know what size to get.
wonder how the new dinan coils stack up
Not sure this applies to ALL BMW’s as I have an older 2006 X3 M54
can you review on the NGK coil? Im using it currently in my M3 daily driven, been using it more than 100k miles already, no issue and my NGK iridium plug already more than 200k miles still running strong.
What M3 are you driving with NGK coils?
M3 E92 or M3 F80?
I am considering to order NGK coils for my M4.
NGK 48206 is the right product isn‘t it?
@@BosaFTW e46 m3..no issue so far and Im loving it since its my daily car
NGK is japanese quality
Which recommends for Bmw E 87 N45B16A ignition coil?Bosch or Ngk or something another?
What causes cyclinder miss fire
So I bought the $25 Delphi off of fcp euro are they legit?
Thank you for the info I have 2003 x5 ill try then. I'll see if I can send a vid also.
Hey! Did the coils work out for you? I have a 2006 X3 and haven't made the purchase yet because eBay told me it doesn't fit my vehicle.
Do not use the duralast! Had to pick the booting that melted to the plug all out of the plug hole with a pick to get my sparkplug out. The rubber they use is crap!
Steve Polverini use dielectric grease in your coils
Very informative 😌👌
All the sites i am trying to order from it state that the Eldor coils are not going to fit my car 2006 530i n52 !! Is that ok if i order them anyway or i should stay with Delphi witch FCeuro recommendation?thx u !
Florentin Stelian I am also curious about this for my n52 09 128i
I notice some are selling Eldor coils for F10 BMWs that use Delphi coil version. The problem is that those the same exact freakin Delphi coils rebranded as Eldor! WTF!!! Eldor does not rebrand their coils from another manufacturer!
My 2013 BMW just threw a misfire code. Guess what? only 30K original miles. I suspect it's the coil.
You sure know alot about these bmw solutions.Tks question does a 08 335i with N54 engine have a Disa valve? Possible bad idle, sputters until throttled up. Cant find it.
My 07 335i with over 100k miles still on OEM coils. Only misfire was with worn plugs. I am running AP stage one tune 14psi . Boost pressure requires more energy from the coil. I guess the only way to test these coils is with high boost applications. Will Elder fit the N54 if my OEM start failing?
NGK 5058 (Made in China) for early N52s (before 04 2006) weighs in on 221g, if anyone's interested in that.