HG Motorsport ignition coils for Opel 2.0 Turbo A20/B20/Z20 (Astra J, Insignia, Saab)

Technical optimisation for maximum performance

HG Motorsport High Performance ignition coils provide increased ignition energy and high thermal stability for modern high-performance engines. In modern vehicles, particularly those with tuned engines, original ignition coils quickly reach their limits. Misfires, uneven combustion and thermal overload can result. HG Motorsport ignition coils have been specially developed to overcome these challenges. They provide increased ignition energy, improved thermal stability and consistently reliable performance, even under the most demanding conditions.

Technical features of the HG Motorsport ignition coils

• Optimised primary and secondary windings: additional windings and high-quality copper wire provide improved energy transfer and consistently high ignition voltage.
• Increased ignition energy (+10% compared with OE): effective spark plug supply throughout the entire dwell period, ideal for high-performance engines.
• Consistent energy output under high load: particularly suitable for turbocharged and supercharged engines requiring stable ignition voltage over longer periods.
• Extended service life: high-quality insulation materials and optimised windings minimise thermal loads and protect against internal short circuits.
• Thermal resistance: continuous operation up to 120°C and stable operation up to 140°C without loss of performance.
• Optimised spark formation: stable ignition even at high boost pressures and with richer mixtures, significantly improving combustion efficiency.

Ignition energy comparison

The diagram shows the superior ignition energy of the HG Motorsport ignition coils compared with standard components:

• Up to 1.5 ms, both coil types deliver comparable energy.
• From 2.0 ms, the energy of standard ignition coils drops noticeably, while the HG Motorsport ignition coils continue to deliver consistently high values.
• At 3.0 ms, the HG Motorsport ignition coils deliver almost 25% more energy, which is decisive at high engine speeds and in tuned engines.

Even at a temperature of 140°C, the ignition energy of the HG Motorsport ignition coils remains stable at 70 mJ, while OE coils have already failed or reached critical values.

Ideal applications

• High-performance engines: optimum ignition even under extreme loads.
• Motorsport and trackdays: stability and consistent energy during continuous operation.
• Daily drivers with increased power: improved efficiency and ignition stability in everyday use.
• Replacement for OEM ignition coils: greater reliability and longer service life.

Winding structure and operation

The ignition coils use an optimised primary and secondary coil structure. The primary winding generates a strong magnetic field which induces high voltage in the secondary winding as it collapses. Thanks to the increased number of windings and improved insulation, consistent ignition energy is maintained even at high engine speeds and peak loads.

Thermal testing and long-term results

1. Continuous thermal load
   Test setup: continuous operation at 120°C with simulated load changes for more than 100 hours.
   Result: no reduction in performance and no thermal degradation of the HG Motorsport ignition coils.
   Comparison: OE ignition coils lost approximately 25% of their energy after 50 hours, followed by initial material changes.
2. Additional test at 140°C
   HG Motorsport: stable operation for 8 hours without failures.
   OE ignition coils: performance drop of up to 40% after 4 hours, followed by thermal failures.

Summary of laboratory data

• Maximum ignition energy: HG Motorsport 120 mJ; OE ignition coil 90 mJ.
• Continuous load at 120°C: HG Motorsport > 100 hours; OE ignition coil 50 hours.
• Functionality at 140°C: HG Motorsport stable for up to 8 hours; OE ignition coil performance drop after 4 hours.
• Insulation resistance (500 V): HG Motorsport > 20 MΩ; OE ignition coil approximately 10 MΩ.

OEM numbers replaced by the ignition coil: 1208089, 12578224, 12589623, 12606179, 12629646, 12638824, 4802236, 4805094.

Suitable for: Opel Astra J (P10), Opel GT I (M07), Opel Insignia A (G09) / B (Z18).

Manufacturer’s vehicle data

• HG Hochleistungs Zündspulen Opel Astra J/GT/Insignia Saab 9-3/9-5 2,0 Turbo A20/B20/Z20 Motoren

Original product name by HG Motorsport (»z.B.« = e.g.). Please check model, year and engine of your vehicle before ordering; if in doubt, contact us and we will check for you.