New Ignition for the LS1?!

[camaroguy26]

I'm not sure but I remember seeing new Coils offered for the LS1 either by FAST or MSD? I might have seen them in a magazine, I will have to look, but anyone else hear or seen these before? I remember they were about 70 smackaroos each! So about 560 big ones total for a complete set. Is this even worth it? I know the stock ones are pretty good to begin with, just get a set of wires and plugs and you're ready to go. What ya'all think about this?

[camaroguy26]

I FOUND THEM!!! I still don't know where I saw them, but I found them http://www.martelbrothers.com/catalog/MSD-LS1-LS6-Performance-Ignition-Coil-Each-p-14752.html You can buy them individually for 74.30 or as a kit for 578 saving you a total of 16.40 which might pay off S+H lol.

This came from their site:

Finally a performance replacement coil for the popular Gen III GM small block! This engine, most notably the LS-1 and LS-6, is fast becoming a favorite performance engine. But, not just in Camaros, the new GTO and Corvettes - also in muscle cars and street rods. The complex electronic controls of the original coils presented the aftermarket with a challenge as the drivers that control the firing of the coils are built into the OE models. MSD engineers were able to design an advanced circuit that will operate with the factory electronics of the Gen III engine controls while producing a higher output spark. Not only do you get a higher voltage spark(up to 3X more!), but the coil will deliver multiple sparks! That’s right - multiple spark discharge coils! Notice that the coil has two connectors molded into the custom housing.
One accepts the factory coil connector, the other is for an upcoming ignition controller. (This controller is still in the development stages but it will allow you to program functions of the ignition. We’re planning a lot more for the Gen III fans!) The new coils mount in place of most factory LS-1 and LS-6 coils.
NOTE: Note: Available individually (p/n 8245), 8 are required OR as a complete 8-coil kit (p/n 82458), CARB approval pending.

Notice what I highlighted, I'm curious to see what they come out with. But isn't that a ridiculous amount of money just for 3x more spark, and more of them? I'll put them on my list right after totaling my car. Maybe if I won the lottery or got a good deal on them I will try them. I can't wait til some magazine tests them.

[Rally Sport]

Whoa that took you about 5 hours to find.

[Mr. Luos]

Not worth it. By a long shot.

With as short as the spark as to travel on the LS1....stock wires are even okay for a lot of power and for a long time.