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Suitable ignition coil for electronic ignition?
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So i'm planning to switch over to Electronic Ignition for when I swap my A12 out for my A14. I've found an electronic distributor on eBay, but I can't work out which high-energy ignition coil would be suitable.
I've had a look at the Bosch mec/hec, but I don't know if they are the way to go?
If anyone could help, thanks.

Posted on: 2015/7/5 6:36
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Re: Suitable ignition coil for electronic ignition?
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I use a PC91procomp high energy electronic coil with my electonic dist,seems to work well!On ebay for $38.

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Re: Suitable ignition coil for electronic ignition?
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Not all Electronic Ignition is high-energy, notably the Pertronix Ignitor is low energy and - according to Pertronix - requires the stock coil or a coil of similar specification. Some guys have used high-energy coils, but Pertronix won't warranty it. The just-released Pertronix Ignitor II is a high-energy ignitor.

High-energy ignitors typically use a 0.7 ohm coil.

Low-energy ignitors use a 1.5 ohm coil.

See EI Coil for typical brands. It lists Nissan, Bosch and MSD brands with part numbers.

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Re: Suitable ignition coil for electronic ignition?
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To my knowledge, you remove the ballast resistor and bridge the wiring?
The PC91 does look good, but has a primary resistance of 0.45 and secondary of 3.8k. I'm guessing you just swap out the spade connectors for the circular ones in that case. Thanks DD you're always a help haha.

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Yes either bridge the resistor, or remove it and wire the coil direct. But first make sure the Electronic Ignition unit you are buying is designed for an ultra low-ohm coil like 0.43 ohms. Most are rated for 0.70 ohms. The EI unit (ignitor) will last a long if using a coil with the correct (primary) resistance.

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