C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-16-2003, 12:35 PM
  #1  
snb73
Racer
Thread Starter
 
snb73's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2000
Location: Richmond, VA.
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor?

I have the stock 73 ignition, points distributor. I am installing an MSD BLaster 2 coil. Do I need to install a ballist resistor, or is the resistor wire from the starter enough?

Thanks, Steve.
Old 08-16-2003, 12:43 PM
  #2  
BB wowbagger
Melting Slicks
 
BB wowbagger's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2002
Location: Sodertalje/Sweden
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor? (snb73)

If you are using a Points type dist,then it would be recomended to use the ballast.That what i`ve been told anyway :thumbs: :cheers:
Old 08-16-2003, 12:50 PM
  #3  
Twin_Turbo
Race Director
 
Twin_Turbo's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 1999
Posts: 16,938
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default Re: HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor? (BB wowbagger)

the stock ign. has a feed that already has a resistor in it, only full 12V is given on startup, after that it's less.

I would use the ballast resistor and check what voltage you get, there are specs in the MSD manual (aren't there?) Maybe you'll even need 2 resistors, they come in several ratings.
Old 08-16-2003, 12:54 PM
  #4  
snb73
Racer
Thread Starter
 
snb73's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2000
Location: Richmond, VA.
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Re: HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor? (Twin_Turbo)

I get 6 volts at the coil with the ballist resistor

Get notified of new replies

To HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor?




Quick Reply: HELP!!! Do I need a ballist resistor?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:26 PM.