You also have to be aware of the current running through the pertronics
unit. I beleive Pertronics specifies a minimum total resistance (Ballast
resistor & coil) , if the internal resistance of your coil exceeds this
limit (don't know it offhand) then you dont need a ballast resistor.
List, Thanks to all who offered their tips on 1600 performance improvements.
Looks like I will be planning a stroker for later on. I'm sorry I was not
able to reply to everyone, had a little computer trouble (CRASH), took them
a month to replace motherboard & cpu (warranty).
Very happy to be back.
Daryl
'66 1600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doctor Evil" <doctor_evil@fastmail.ca>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 12:54 PM
Subject: Hot coils, Pertronix, and Ballast resistors
> Hello all
>
> Another question after looking thru the archives and not finding the
> answer:
>
> I'm putting on a Pertronix unit soon, and I'm wondering if I can put
> on a hotter coil (eg MSD) and remove the ballast resistor.
>
> I understand that the resistor is to protect the points (which will
> be gone) and the keep the stock coil from overheating (hence the
> aftermarket coil)
>
> What am I missing? (if anything)
>
> I remember reading a couple of weeks ago that Fred Katz was planning
> on trying this (or something like it).
>
> Anyhow, TIA for any and all responses.
>
> Dave
> 67 2000 - on the road by next weekend
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