[DML] Re: Kayo Ong's Coil

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

OK, that corresponds with what I've always been told RE: ballast
resistors -- they are there for ignition module's benefit, not coil's.
Before electronic ignition (breaker points) were no resistors and
system ran full 12v. After electronic ignition voltage lowered to ~10v.

BTW: high performance MSD/Pertronix/Mallory modules go back to 12v.

Just dropped my Pertronix in too. Works like a charm, eh?

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, kayoong@xxxx wrote:
> Mr. Bill Robertson:
> 
> Nope ... I just removed the old original Bosch coil and dropped in
the MSD 
> coil, so the factory ballast resistor is not by passed. 
> 
> Yes, I am still using the factory ignition module, for there is no need 
> change it.
> 
> No, I do not know the voltage into the coil. I have not have the
need to 
> measure the input voltage, for I feel I need not be concern with it.
Since it 
> is only the coil I am replacing are R&R. I had consulted with the
retail 
> salesman about the MSD application in the PVR motor and the coil is
a "simple" 
> replacement which it was .... 20 minutes from start to finish
including removal 
> of the cover. I must say, it was the simplest, easy and the
cleanest task.
> 
> FYI.... I have no troubles with the ignition system. I do a
complete cap, 
> rotor, spark plugs and wires changes every Spring time --
Religiously! Do 
> keep in mine I do drive my DeLorean daily in the New York City
traffic and in 
> the Northern New England area, in the hot and cold weather including
heavy rain 
> and in the snow. My engine kicks over within two to four turns
with no 
> problems at all in any temperature and weather conditions. My
DeLorean has over 
> 102,000 miles and still counting with the MSD logging on over 35,000
of it. 
> And yes, there is a difference in the coils performance, I can
redline the 
> tach in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear, but not the 5th. So....
> 
> Kayo Ong
> #5508
> Lic 9D NY