Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

[Joseph C.]

Is there any way to distinguish a China made reproduction 1115202 ignition coil from a genuine Delco Remy NOS coil? Thanks, Duke

[Harry S.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

1) What did the packaging look like
2) Are the posts magnetic?

Post some pics

[Joseph C.]

[Harry S.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

The original posts were steel and magnetic, most of the reproductions are stainless steel and are non-magnetic.

[Leif A.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

Is there any way to distinguish a China made reproduction 1115202 ignition coil from a genuine Delco Remy NOS coil? Thanks, Duke

This may be the best way...they can't even get the "+" and "-" poles on the correct side. My recommendation would be to call David Sokilowski and buy a NOS from him. That's what I did...a few more $$$ than the repro but worth every cent.

[Gene M.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

You could observe one of these two situations:

With the China made reproduction 1115202 ignition coil your engine will not run.

With a genuine Delco Remy NOS 202 coil your engine will run.

[Stewart L.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

Metric threads on Chinese vs std thread on original Delco.

[Frank D.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

You could observe one of these two situations:

With the China made reproduction 1115202 ignition coil your engine will not run.

With a genuine Delco Remy NOS 202 coil your engine will run.

My experience with repro coils is not stellar -- at all.

To test them I throw them in the lake behind my house....if they sink they're bad, if they float, they're good...

As a generic back-up or troubleshooting part the NAPA Echlin IC-12 will do in a pinch...

[Dave S.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

If you need an #087 or #202, originals are extremely easy to obtain in NOS or used condition for reasonable prices. There is no need to buy an offshore Delco look alike reproduction. Used coils are a good choice if tested on a running car and brought to operating temperature. Properly cosmetically restored they will judge and operate perfectly. If you need rarer colis like #263, #210, #231, #272 etc. then that is a different story. Those are production line only and are quite scarce.

[Gary J.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

Gene you are spot on, you are just stating the obvious.

[Gene M.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

Gene you are spot on, you are just stating the obvious.

Yes and sometimes it’s fun........

[Joseph C.]

[Darryl D.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

[QUOTE=Dave Strickland (21448);856939]If you need an #087 or #202, originals are extremely easy to obtain in NOS or used condition for reasonable prices. There is no need to buy an offshore Delco look alike reproduction. Used coils are a good choice if tested on a running car and brought to operating temperature. Properly cosmetically restored they will judge and operate perfectly. If you need rarer colis like #263, #210, #231, #272 etc. then that is a different story. Those are production line only and are quite scarce.[/QUOTE]


Where can these be purchased?

[Leif A.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

[QUOTE=Dave Strickland (21448);856939]If you need an #087 or #202, originals are extremely easy to obtain in NOS or used condition for reasonable prices. There is no need to buy an offshore Delco look alike reproduction. Used coils are a good choice if tested on a running car and brought to operating temperature. Properly cosmetically restored they will judge and operate perfectly. If you need rarer colis like #263, #210, #231, #272 etc. then that is a different story. Those are production line only and are quite scarce.

Where can these be purchased?[/QUOTE]
Read post #4...for one outlet.

[Larry M.]

Re: Any way to distinguish a china made ignition coil from a genuine nos

Dave Strickland may have a few for sale. Or call David S in California.......his phone number is in the Driveline. Ebay is another source. Or simply put an ad in the Driveline or over at Corvette Forum C2 WTB website.

There are MANY MANY places to buy if you check around.

Larry