Ignition Coil
911 Bosch Direct Fit COP Ignition Coils -
High-Performance Ignition Upgrade for Porsche 911 G-Model (1975–1989)
6x coilpacks for your 911 coil on plug conversion
The Adapt Motorsports Bosch Direct Fit COP Ignition Coils offer a modern ignition upgrade for Porsche 911 G-Model (1975–89) engines undergoing EFI and aftermarket ECU conversions. These proven, high-performance Bosch coils provide a strong, consistent spark and mount directly into the original plug holes for a secure, high-integrity installation.
Fits:- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
These coils require spark plugs with a smaller ceramic to fit correctly. Plugs such as IW22 iridiums work well.
Designed specifically for aftermarket fuel injection and engine management systems, these coils are not compatible with the original DME controller. They require an upgraded ECU and wiring loom, making them an essential component in performance builds, restomods or distributor-delete conversions. Adapt Motorsports provides pinout information and ECU setup guidance, while installation is typically integrated into a broader EFI upgrade project.
When removing the original ignition components, these coils
work in conjunction with the Adapt Motorsports Ignition Sync Module—installed
in the former distributor location—to provide accurate engine position sensing
for precise ECU control.
These coils fit securely in the original plug holes. For use as lower coils in twin-plug applications, we recommend adding a retention tab from the lower rocker cover bolt and a heat shield to safeguard the coil from exhaust heat.
These ignition coils deliver tested reliability, strong spark energy, and proven Bosch performance, making them ideal for enhancing throttle response, tuning accuracy, and ignition efficiency on modified Porsche 911 engines.
What Do COP Ignition Coils Do?
Coil-On-Plug (COP) ignition coils provide a dedicated
ignition source at each spark plug, delivering improved spark strength and
timing precision compared with older single-coil and distributor systems.
Core Functions:
- Deliver high-energy spark directly at the plug for cleaner combustion.
- Improve ignition timing accuracy with standalone ECU control.
- Support performance tuning, higher RPM stability and EFI upgrades.
- Eliminate the need for ignition leads and distributor-based systems.
- Enhance throttle response, efficiency, and engine smoothness.
These coils modernise classic Porsche 911 engines for performance and reliability aligned with contemporary ignition technology.
Why Do Traditional Porsche Ignition Components Fail?
Original-style ignition systems in 911 G-Models include ageing components prone to deterioration after decades of use.
Common Causes of Failure Include:
- Heat
stress weakening ignition coils and internal windings.
- Distributor
wear, including worn bearings and mechanical advance issues.
- Cracked
caps or degraded ignition leads causing inconsistent spark delivery.
- Oil
contamination or moisture ingress.
- Spark scatter at high RPM due to mechanical limitations.
When ignition strength deteriorates, drivability, tuning accuracy and engine performance are noticeably compromised.
Why Replace or Upgrade to Adapt Motorsports Direct Fit COP Coils?
Upgrading to a COP conversion offers significant improvements in consistency, efficiency, and performance—particularly in EFI-equipped engines.
Key Benefits:
- High-energy, reliable spark delivery for enhanced combustion.
- Compatible specifically with aftermarket EFI and standalone
- ECUs. Direct-fit Bosch coils proven for durability and performance.
- Secure installation into original spark plug holes.
- Ideal for distributor-delete conversions and modern ignition control.
- Suitable for twin-plug applications with lower-coil retention tab and heat shield (recommended).
- Requires spark plugs with smaller ceramic sections—such as Denso IW22 Iridium—for correct fitment.
These coils are engineered to support modern engine management strategies, making them essential for high-performance or restomod Porsche 911 builds.
Highlights
- Bosch direct-fit COP ignition coils for Porsche 911 G-Model 75–89.
- Designed for aftermarket EFI + standalone ECU conversions.
- Proven, tested performance coils for air-cooled Porsche engines.
- Fit securely into original plug holes.
- Recommended accessories available for twin-plug lower-coil installations.
- ECU pinouts and ignition setup guidance included.
- Ideal for performance engines, restomods and distributor-delete upgrades.
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- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
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Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
- Camshaft position sensor
- Throttle valve
- Ignition coil
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- Ignition coil
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- Crankshaft position sensor
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- Camshaft position sensor
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- Ignition coil
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- Ignition coil
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Fits:
Porsche 911 1969 - 1989
Porsche 914/6 1970 - 1972
Porsche 930 1976 - 1989
Porsche 964 C2/C4 1989 - 1994
Porsche 944
Porsche 928
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
- Porsche 944 2.5L 8V 1982-87
- Porsche 944 2.7L 8V 1988-89
- Porsche 944S 2.5L 16V 1987-88
- Porsche 944S2 3.0L 16V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1985-88
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo S 2.5L 8V 1988
- Porsche 928 4.5L 1978-82
- Porsche 928S 4.7L 1981-83
- Porsche 928S2 4.7L 1984-86
- Porsche 928S4 5.0L 1987-92
- Porsche 928GT 5.0L 1989-91
- Porsche 928GTS 5.4L 1992-95
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Fits:
Porsche 911 1970-83 / 911 SC
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.0L 1975-77
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L 1986-89
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
Fits:
Porsche 911 1969-83 / 911 SC
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.0L 1975-77
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L 1986-89
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- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
Ignition coil Part Number: 901 602 502 00 (often written as 901-602-502-00
or 90160250200). Converts the battery’s 12 V into the high voltage necessary to
ignite spark plugs via a Bosch Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) system.
Fits:
Porsche 911 1969-83 / 911 SC
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.0L 1975-77
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L 1986-89
Common issues & symptoms of ignition coil failure
- Engine misfires and rough running, caused by inconsistent or weak spark delivery
- Difficulty starting or No start, worn or failing coils may prevent engine ignition, especially when cold
- Check Engine Light (CEL) misfires often trigger fault codes. While older models won’t display modern codes, CEL illumination is still common
- Loss of power / reduced fuel economy, Incomplete combustion leads to reduced performance and increased fuel consumption
- Backfiring or fuel odor, unburned fuel expelled through the exhaust may ignite, resulting in audible backfires or fuel smells
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
This coil is designed to replace the Marelli BAE202B ignition coil or Bosch 0221121001. It will work with the Porsche Perma-Tune ignition modules. It is intended to look like original equipment and is a high quality coil made in the USA.
Fits:
Porsche 911 1970-83 / 911 SC
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.0L 1975-77
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L 1986-89
Porsche 356 12v Only
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- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

Fits:
Porsche 911 1974-83
Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 1975-89
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)

Fits:
Porsche 911 1974-83
Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 1975-89
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Diagram ref no 12
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
This type coil is no longer made by Porsche.

Capacitor Discharge Ignition systems use a transformer, the CDI coil has a turns ratio of 100 to 1 so the voltage going in is multiplied 100 times to give you the voltage needed for the Porsche CDI system.
We have developed this coil to work with the Porsche CDI system and give you the strongest, cleanest spark. We stand behind our coil with a 12 month replacement guarantee when used within Porsche factory specifications for the complete system, using a Bosch or our CDI unit, solid core factory ignition wires and the correct spark plugs.
This coil is designed to replace the 901.602.502.00 Bosch coil.
We include the bracket decals and but not the bracket shown on the picture, available separately)
Fits:
Porsche 911 1969-83 / 911 SC
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.0L 1975-77
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L 1986-89
Porsche 914/6 1970-76
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90160250201
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)

Fits:
Porsche 911 1969-83 / 911 SC
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.0L 1975-77
Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L 1986-89
Porsche 914/6 1970-76
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
This harness is designed to be a stand alone replacement wiring harness for the 911SC models using the 6 pin CDI system. Until now the only way to replace a damaged ignition harness on the SC models was to replace the entire engine harness. This is very expensive and time consuming to do. We have designed this harness to allow the mechanic to just replace the wiring harness that controls the ignition function of the vehicle. The harness will plug directly into the CDI Box, The Ignition distributor and coil. The only two connections that will require some plug dis-assembly are the 12V ignition connection at the rear fuse panel and the tachometer signal wire at the 14 pin plug connector. Both of these wires come with the correct connectors installed on the wires.

Fits:
Porsche 911 1978-83
Porsche 930 3.3L 1978-89
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- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
Ignition Coils – Reliable Spark and Power Delivery for Porsche Engines
Ignition coils are essential components in your Porsche’s ignition system, transforming low-voltage power from the battery into the high-voltage energy required to ignite the air-fuel mixture inside the engine cylinders. A healthy ignition coil ensures smooth acceleration, efficient combustion, and consistent engine performance.
At Design911, we supply a wide range of genuine and high-quality ignition coils for various Porsche models including 356, 911, 924, 944 and 928. Each coil is precision-engineered for durability, heat resistance, and optimal spark performance, ensuring your Porsche continues to deliver the power, efficiency, and reliability it was designed for.
What Do Ignition Coils Do?
Ignition coils play a crucial role in your Porsche’s
ignition system by converting 12-volt battery power into up to 40,000 volts to
fire the spark plugs. Their main functions include:
- Generating high-voltage spark energy for combustion.
- Delivering consistent ignition timing across all cylinders.
- Supporting smooth acceleration and engine efficiency.
- Reducing emissions by ensuring complete combustion.
Modern Porsche models may feature coil-on-plug systems that provide precise, individual spark control for each cylinder — maximising performance and responsiveness.
Why Do Ignition Coils Fail?
Over time, ignition coils are subjected to high voltage,
heat, and vibration, which can cause wear or internal damage. Common causes of
failure include:
- Heat
degradation of coil insulation or wiring.
- Moisture
intrusion leading to short circuits.
- Age-related
electrical fatigue in coil windings.
- Faulty
spark plugs causing excessive resistance and strain.
- Corrosion or poor electrical connections.
Typical symptoms include engine misfires, rough idling, loss of power, difficulty starting, or an illuminated check engine light.
Why Replace Faulty Ignition Coils?
A failing ignition coil can cause poor fuel economy, misfires, or damage to the catalytic converter. Replacing worn or damaged coils restores proper spark strength, combustion efficiency, and overall engine performance.
Benefits of replacement include:
- Smoother acceleration and stronger performance.
- Reduced misfires and improved fuel economy.
- Lower emissions and smoother idle.
- Long-lasting, manufacturer-quality reliability.
All ignition coils in our range are made using high-grade materials and advanced insulation technology, ensuring consistent voltage delivery, heat resistance, and dependable performance under demanding conditions.
1. What does an ignition coil do in a Porsche?
The ignition coil converts the car’s 12-volt battery power
into a high-voltage spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture in each cylinder.
This ensures smooth engine operation, efficient combustion, and reliable
performance.
2. What are the symptoms of a bad ignition coil?
Common signs of a failing ignition coil include engine
misfires, rough idling, reduced acceleration, poor fuel
economy, and a check engine light. You may also notice hesitation or
vibration when accelerating.
3. Can I drive my Porsche with a bad ignition coil?
Driving with a failing ignition coil is not recommended.
It can cause engine misfires, loss of power, and long-term damage
to spark plugs or the catalytic converter. Replacement should be done promptly
to avoid costly repairs.
4. How long do ignition coils last on a Porsche?
Typically, ignition coils last between 60,000 and 100,000
miles, depending on driving conditions and maintenance. Regular spark plug
replacement and avoiding moisture exposure can extend their lifespan.
5. Are manufacturer-quality ignition coils as good as
genuine Porsche parts?
Yes — manufacturer-quality ignition coils are built
to the same precise specifications and performance standards as genuine parts.
They provide excellent fitment, voltage output, and long-term reliability,
often at a more cost-effective price.