Coil pack question

[StingertimeNC]

Question, why are there coil packs for the right and left side of the car? Aren't they all the same? I just looked at them and they all appear the same except for the white sticker on the top of the three coil packs on the driver's side.

Coil - Kia (27310 3L000)- right side​

Ignition Coil - Kia (27310 3L030)- Left side​

Also which side is right and which side is left? Looking at the engine from the front of the car the right would be drivers side, correct? (left hand drive)

People having issues have me thinking it may be good to have a couple on hand, along with another set of spark plugs, so that if I do experience issues, I'm prepared. Especially when I'm at a track event for a couple days. I'd hate to end up missing the balance of an event because of something failing while on site.

Other question is, what's a reputable site to purchase them from? Kia parts hub has them for $65 a piece, Kia parts online has them for $75 a piece.

Appreciate any input.

 

[Avon]

one side the plugs slant up while other side the plugs is straight 90 degrees. Which which I don't remember. You can get replacement coils at AutoZone via special order.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Thanks. I'll check the prices with them! Makes sense on the angled plug receiver. didn't catch my eye.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Also which side is right and which side is left? Looking at the engine from the front of the car the right would be drivers side, correct? (left hand drive)

To me the left side of the car (occupants' perspective) is the same side as cylinders 2,4,6.

 

[StingertimeNC]

That makes sense. I’ll know for sure when the coil packs arrive.

 

[bfglitch]

The left/right side designation of the car is from while you're in the seat, not while you're outside looking at the car from the front.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Boom, thanks. I did look again and noticed the plug receiver (for the wires) orientation is slanted up on the driver side and flat on the passenger side as mentioned above.