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, meani
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 r
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
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 a
Pertronix makes a more sophisticated setup for American cars that need no resistance but I have the plain old Ignitor and it says the coil must have a MINIMUM of 1.5 Ohms resistance. I don't know ab
I used the Pertronix in my 1600 along with their Flamethrower coil. Wasn't to sure as to what to do about the resistor also. I made a call to Pertronix and was told to leave the resistor out of the s
I have the Pertronix unit. Where can I purchase the Flamethrower Coil? Many thanks Guy 67.5 stroker Tempe, AZ /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
Summit Racing sells them but you can buy a MSD Blaster also for the same $$$$ just make sure it has the same resistance as MSD makes several models. Make sure you have the Ignitor II. Mike -- Origin
<huge snip> In regards to all the resistance talk, if you look at the fine print at the Pertronix site, you will see that there are different coils for the 4 cylinder and 6-8 cylinder cars. The 4 cy
I called Pertronix yesterday and was informed that the Ignitor II is not available for our cars. Soooo, you have to make sure the coil you are using has at least 1.5 Ohms of resistance. The Ignitor I
Try http://www.vintageperformance.com/retrorockets/coil.htm These guys sell the Pertronix line, and they suggest the 3.0 ohm coil for the 4 cylinder, which is the same as the partsvw.com coil model