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Topic: Ignition Coils
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 821
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 12-07-2004 12:37 PM
   
Questions regarding ignition coils:1.) I have a MSD pro-billet ready-to-run distributor (no box). What is the optimum coil I should be using?
2.) Engine runs perfect (minus the fast idle still) when cold, but once warm it will miss at first only under load, then will eventually sputter and stall. Coil a possible culprit? (I got this idea from mooney's experience with the thread over in racing)
3.) Is there a difference between coils for electronic ignition vs. points type? The coil I have was purchased as a "points-type" if that makes a difference.
4.) I shouldn't even ask this one but if there is no difference, can I try the coil off my old six cylinder engine to see if any change? <-- I know laugh at me, I have no idea, is a coil just a coil? THANKS for the help, you guys have been great in getting me this far!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 28191
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-07-2004 01:27 PM
Ignition coils have different out puts.
Electronic ignition requires a greater amount of secondary voltage which an old style coil cannot deliver.
MSD, Accel, Mallory, Jacobs, take your pick.
All offer good street units.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 821
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 12-07-2004 03:41 PM
OK thanks! I think I will go with the MSD Blaster II just to make sure all my components are 100% compatible. cool, later!
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4040
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-07-2004 06:00 PM
Flamethrowers are pretty good too.------------------
William 68 Coupe
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Ignitor/Flamethrower
Thorley's with Cherry Bomb's
C4
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new tires)
"Project Under Construction"
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 821
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 12-07-2004 11:18 PM
OK - this is the one I'm going to buy tomorrow. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1656&prmenbr=361 Question, why does the one version (121-8200)come with Power Tower, resistor, terminal and boot ? I don't need any of that right? All I need is just the coil (121-8202)? thanks, Dan
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4040
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-08-2004 09:04 AM
Can't say 100%, but maybe it's for the EFI cars??? Anyway, the Coil is all you need.------------------
William 68 Coupe
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Ignitor/Flamethrower
Thorley's with Cherry Bomb's
C4
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new tires)
"Project Under Construction"
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