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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Which coil with Pertronix?

Posted by: Rand Jul 20 2006, 04:20 PM

Does the stock coil (1975 2.0) have a ballast resistor built in? Is a Pertronix ignitor happy with the stock coil? If not, what's a recommended upgrade? Bosch Blue?

Posted by: Dr. Roger Jul 20 2006, 05:00 PM

I upgraded my coil when I switched out my points for Pertronix.

50KV.

i understand that larger oil resovoirs help in cooling. (Accel and others have larger housings)

Posted by: Rouser Jul 20 2006, 05:05 PM

When my http://www.pertronix.com/ignition_products/ft_coils.htm recently poo-poo'd on me after 5 years service (it just quit ... dunno why ), I replaced it with an http://www.accel-ignition.com/ProductDetails.aspx?brandId=3&productID=5668010&majID=545&minID=5451&selection=&minselection= (forget the MOPAR reference). Picked it up at the nearby FLAPS (Advance Auto Parts).

I've had my Ignitor 5+ years and it hasn't hiccupped with either coil, as-long-as they're 1.5-ohm max. Can't vouch for any other ultra-KV-arc-welders, or what precautions to take with their use, just what's worked for my DD.

Posted by: Rand Jul 20 2006, 05:10 PM

Thanks guys. I'll look at those.
I was hoping to put the Pertronix in tonight and upgrade the coil later. I assume that's fine, but just wanted to make sure my stock coil has a ballast resistor / is ok with the Pertronix.

Posted by: trekkor Jul 20 2006, 05:15 PM

I ran the Bosch Blue with the FOUR and now the SIX. No problems at all.
The SIX sports the MSD-AL as well.

KT