kengsx

I was able to use regular aftermarket plug wires, nothing custom, just magnecores. I too had to mess with the coil pack:

I took a stock coilpack and dissassembled it, then dissassembled the JDM coil pack, I didn't use it, but I did use the metal bracket. Then I checked the JDM bracket vs the cyclone and determined how the holes line up, and I turned it backwards to get the best fit for the coilpack. I had to grind a bid to get it to bolt up, and in fact I could only use 2 out of 3 of the bolts. But it is secure and able to transmit heat. That is key, everything you do needs to be conducive to maximum heat transfer to keep the coils cool. Make sure the coils can lay flat and have as much contact with the bracket, and that the bracket has good contact with the manifold.

I had to bend the bracket at the top where the coil plug attaches, and drill a couple holes to secure the coils better, and one hole had to be drilled and tapped for a ground-like piece that I haven't identified. The power transistor was cake, I had the JDM one that was melted, and removed the bracket and attached the US one to it. That bolts to the back of the manifold. I don't know if there will be an interference issue with any of these things until I drop it in a week from now.

I also made gaskets for the manifold out of do-it-yourself 0.4mm gasket material and an exacto knife. I have pictures of that and I'll eventually get them on my website, along with the coilpack, and other port work pictures.

It's all bolted up as one piece to the engine, and I hope to drop it in. My AC has been removed so I don't have to worry about that.

Ken