In a message dated 2/18/02 3:59:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, wingd2@xxxx writes: << The "fix" I used on my turbo car was to install an aftermarket high performance coil. I chose an "Accel #8140" coil. This unit is a direct replacement that will even fit the original mounting bracket. It is a "plug and play" type part and requires no additional wiring or parts. >> Marty, With the Accel coil is it necessary to keep the ballast resistor and relay wiring, or can I run it at a full 12 volts all the time? I'm in the middle of an engine compartment wiring purge and I'd like get as much of the unnecessary wiring out as I can. Thanks, Jim