Electronic Ignition Question

[Chris_B]

You will need to install a ballast resistor to meet their spec, like this one: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g5218

or replace your coil with one with more internal resistance. The ballast resistor if you choose to go that route would be installed in line with the +12V input to your coil.

 

 

[tme]

11 hours ago, RainMoore said:

I don’t have a timing light so that would be super helpful short term.

I’d suggest a timing light might be a better investment at this point.  Changing to an electronic ignition is going to affect your timing and it would be good to know where your timing is at before making any changes.  

 

Tom - you’re up.

['76mintgrün'02]

14 hours ago, tme said:

Tom - you’re up.

 

  Thank you. 

 

I made the INNOVA suggestion in the OP's previous 'no-spark' and 'electrical-problem' threads.  ((iii 5568 for the WIN !!!))

 

I can relate to the need to be frugal.  There are tons of ways to throw money at these cars and it will add up quickly, if you're not careful.  

 

It might be that the blue coil installed now does have 3 ohms of resistance.  It can be tricky to get accurate resistance reading for low values; at least with the testers I have to work with.  The one in the photo below does a pretty good job, but it is important to make sure the gauge is zeroed-out before taking the measurement. 

 

There might be (should be) a number stamped in the base of the coil and a little online searching might tell you whether it is a 3 ohm unit.  

 

Tom