Re: solid state ingnition system.

[Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>]

Trevor Boicey wrote:
> 
>   Worth mentioning, even a "plain jane" type electronic
> ignition can increase performance, because the on-to-off
> transition is much more abrupt than that of points.

Yes, of course.

>   As well, many cars use ballast resistors to strike
> a balance between spark energy and point life. No such
> item required with an EI.

SOME DO !  In particular, the Crane XR700 does require the external
ballast, when used with a coil that requires one when used with points. 
IMO this is why it's one of the few electronic ignitions that is
compatible with the Lucas Sports coil.

Randall

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