So I should just get a low ohm coil? like 1 ohm or lower?
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No like others indicated, I would suggest getting another ballast resistor.
I added one on the screenshot along with the blue streak coil.
Look again.
Now I see it. I'll try it and see how it goes. Off topic, I also have an Aussie mix rescue. She's my cruise night buddy.
Went through two coils after restoring my runner. They lay horizontal on my motor. Both died on me. Then bought an MSD coil at O Raleys and found out the other ones where not sealed where output to the distributor wire is. They leaked the oil out and burned up. So far so good with the new MSD. Ps they are not cheap. LOL.
I think I may put a couple of spacers under the bracket to raise the coil off the intake. Like the carb spacer. Just up enough to help.
You need a epoxy filled coil ins preferred horizontally even though all Mopar were oil filled. You really have to match the coil to the resistor and ECU to be reliable. Standard run from especially if the last letter in the part number is a T, lowest end they sell. After market ECU's are all over the place along with the new MP "authorised or replaces" and Mancinie overseas. To many unanswered parts in this one what is the ecu, ballast ohms coil ohm, wires point or electronic, plugs and gaps. Real ECU or a fake one etc.
Just a bit of fyi
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I had some great 55K output stock sized coils at Carlisle all sold on Wed. Have to see if I can get more. 1.5 and 3 ohm.
Lots of info in this one but all over the place.
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Lots of info in this one but all over the place.
1974 Brain Box saves the day.
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To me, its simply amazing that there are many "Mopar" people that keep on asking the same question about: can I use: take your pick (Accel Super Coil, Blaster II, Pertronix, MSD aftermarket coil, GM "e" shaped coil, brand x, etc) with my ECU or my _x_ ohm ballast resistor......or no ballast resistor.......then wondering why the car quit running......WHY???...and blame everything on Chinese replacement parts.......why not just use the system as designed and quit trying to "engineer" something they know nothing about......in spite of what their next door neighbor's cousin's sister's husband's brother-in law's best buddy's uncle thinks they know.......sooner or later the FBBO servers will explode as they have only so much memory......simply use the info presented by @HALLIFAXHOPS.......... just my opinion of course......
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"why not just use the system as designed"
Yes , there is truth to this
But the system was designed in the 70s
When quality parts like Oil Filled Ignition Coils and ECUs where Made in the USA
When you could lay a oil filled ignition coil on its side like the factory did , and not ask the question , why can’t I lay my Chinese oil filled ignition coil on its side
No one today makes a .5 OHM Dual Ballast Resistor like the factory did in the 70s
Everything today is typically 1.2 or 1.5 OHM from a jobber
And of course dont get me started on all these fake cheap junk ECUs that claim this that and everything
Same crap
Different week
I have had zero issues in the past running a Standard Motor Products UC12 Ignition Coil along with a 1.2 OHM Ballast Resistor with any of the aftermarket Chrysler ECUs Ignition
Yes , there is truth to this
But the system was designed in the 70s
When quality parts like Oil Filled Ignition Coils and ECUs where Made in the USA
When you could lay a oil filled ignition coil on its side like the factory did , and not ask the question , why can’t I lay my Chinese oil filled ignition coil on its side
No one today makes a .5 OHM Dual Ballast Resistor like the factory did in the 70s
Everything today is typically 1.2 or 1.5 OHM from a jobber
And of course dont get me started on all these fake cheap junk ECUs that claim this that and everything
Same crap
Different week
I have had zero issues in the past running a Standard Motor Products UC12 Ignition Coil along with a 1.2 OHM Ballast Resistor with any of the aftermarket Chrysler ECUs Ignition
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I totally agree with you. Too much low quality crap out there. People are changing starters and alternators within 2 years. I have a shop that rebuilds mine and they are having a hard time getting quality innards. Their rebuilds are still better than the Autozone and other parts stores. Plus if there's an issue, they take care of it. This is why I ask you all for advise. What works, what's reliable etc. It's not my ignorance, it's my wanting to know how to get better more reliable parts.
Amazon product ASIN B005ASY6DE
Someone at FCBO suggested this one. Anyone have experience with it?
Someone at FCBO suggested this one. Anyone have experience with it?
Got some more 55K output 1.5 ohm coils in. $65 and the ride.
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