VR6 Coil Brackets

FEEDBACK

DW Horton — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:00:16 +0000

Hey DW,
I got the bracket and it looks fantastic. Thanks for making a quality product.
-Jamie

How To Install

DW Horton — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:09:19 +0000

Here is a step-by-step guide to installing MSD coil packs on your VR6 engine.

Video: first start for Rick’s VR6

DW Horton — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:54:24 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Helpful Tips & Info

DW Horton — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:31:11 +0000

It’s a widely recognized fact that the OEM VW coilpack on the 12v VR6 commonly cracks and causes misfires. If your VR6 is hesitating, sputtering, or generally not running as smooth as it used to, there’s a good chance the problem will be traced back to that coilpack. A less expensive and higher performing upgrade is to use three two-tower GM coilpacks from MSD, part #8224 in place of the VW coilpack. There are some helpful links around the Internet that make this upgrade a lot easier to understand.

To start, check out a thread on vwvortex.com called “VR6 Coilpack Atlernative” (yes, I know it’s spelled wrong…):
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3057180-VR6-coilpack-atlernative. There’s a whole lot of really helpful information here – it’s one of the go-to sources of information on this topic.

Another helpful thread that explains some troubleshooting methods is at gti-vr6.com:
http://gti-vr6.net/library/engine/fixing_cracked_coiled_pack.html. The “solution” on this page, though, is to fill the crack in the coilpack with epoxy. As a temporary band-aid, this will work just fine. For a long-term solution, however, replacing the coilpack is necessary. It will continue to crack.

To make installing MSD ignition on your VR6 as easy as installing an 8380 air freshener, we’ll be providing hardware in the near future.

For now, have a look at the installation guide in the top right corner.

Thanks for visiting!

Bracket Coils & Wiring $259

DW Horton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:14:23 +0000

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Here’s where you get a great price on the bracket, coilpack wiring kit, and three MSD #8224 coilpacks. Now includes stainless hardware!

Only $259. Shipped anywhere in the lower 48 States or Provinces of Canada for $15. Please email for an International shipping quote.

*NEW*
Add six grey MSD spark plug wire boots and terminals for $30. Only available in grey.

*NEWER*
Add a set of Taylor 8mm spark plug wires in your choice of red or black for an additional $80. Note: these wires are a bit larger in diameter than the stock wires. They will not snap into the factory engine cover where the original wires sit. Wires will come with the spark plug terminal installed from Taylor, but the coil end will be left open. People run their wires differently; if you crimp the MSD terminals on yourself, you know that the wires will go where you planned them.

Wiring Kit $10

DW Horton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:04:27 +0000

Whether you can’t find the wires you thought you had, or just don’t feel like running out and getting the correct terminals for the job, this little wiring kit will make the install a lot easier.

$10.

*color may vary*

Bare Black Bracket $59

DW Horton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:38 +0000

Just the bare bones bracket is available separately for those DIYers with extra wire and terminals hanging around. Easy to install, no special tools or hardware required. Installation instructions included.

Precision laser cut and powder coated black for durability and good looks. Asymmetrical sides generally follow the MSD contours, keeping your engine bay trim.

Only $59 + $10 shipping via UPS to anywhere in the lower 48 States, and the Provinces of Canada.

Add a stainless hardware kit to mount the coil packs to the bracket for only $10.

*NEW*
Add six grey MSD spark plug wire boots and terminals for $30. Only available in grey.