Swapping to a ka24de coil pack conversion for better spark

Thinking about a ka24de coil pack conversion is usually the result of one too many rainy days spent wondering why your 240SX or Hardbody is sputtering like it's got a cold. If you've spent any time under the hood of a Nissan from the 90s, you know the struggle. The factory distributor—or "dizzy" as everyone calls it—is a relic of a different era. It works fine when it's brand new, but after thirty years of heat cycles and oil leaks, it starts to get a bit temperamental. Moving over to a coil-on-plug (COP) setup isn't just about looking cool when you pop the hood; it's about dragging your ignition system into the 21st century. ...

February 9, 2026 · 6 min · Angie Starr