Hmmm... Now that I've had a chance to read your message and the
previous reply, I see that Pertronix's website says the following:
7 Compared to point type systems, develops on average 4 times
more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM and 2 times more
available plug voltage.
7 Higher RPM performance is improved when used with new
Flame-Throwerb II super low resistance (0.6 ohms) 45,000 volt coil,
however, is compatible with any induction coil.
Does this imply that the Ignitor II can use a non-resistor setup?
--- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> THe Flamethrower coil probably has built in resistance and doesn't
> need an
> external ballast resistor. Many coils for newer cars have that
> feature.
> However, the Pertronix unit itself needs resistance or else the
> electronics
> will burn out. I have one and read that part carefully after it was
> brought
> up at a MG meeting.
>
> The stock coil for our cars don't have resistance and you need to run
> a
> ballast resistor.
>
> Any coil having more than 3 ohms of resistance has a built in
> resistor.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doctor Evil" <doctor_evil@fastmail.ca>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 10:02 PM
> Subject: Re: Pertronix ignitor and flamethrower coil?
>
>
> > It's a fact, Jack
> >
> > I'm running this setup in my roadster. The ballast resistor is
> > important for the points ignition, but when you go to the
> electronic
> > ignition, it's not necessary. What I did was to remove the stock
> > coil and ballast resistor on its bracket (the flamethrower won't
> fit
> > in the stock mount anyway), and have one of my buddies who's
> building
> > a plane in his basement to fabricate me a custom coil holder from
> > aluminum (and a nice stereo mounting plate for the trunk).
> >
> > Dave
> > 67 2000
> >
> >
> > > I read on a Z list that if you install a pertronix ignitor AND
> > > replace the stock coil with a stronger unit, such as the
> pertronix
> > > flamethrower, than you do not need to run the ballast resistor,
> > > meaning hotter spark (use larger spark plug gap).
> > >
> > > Is this true? Is it as simple as wiring the two sides of the
> > > ballast resistor together? Or is this not true for our
> Roadsters?
> > >
> >
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