Which PerTronix coil do I need?
The 3.0-ohm coil should be used on PerTronix Ignitors installed on four- and six-cylinder engines while 1.5-ohm coils should be used for eight-cylinder applications. These coils can be used on virtually any inductive (non-capacitive discharge) ignition system.
Does PerTronix coils need a ballast resistor?
The Pertronix Ignitor Ignition System doesn’t care at all if there is a Ballast resistor in the car or not. Period. If your COIL requires one, leave it in the car. Pull the 12V (RED wire of the Ignitor) from the input side of the Ballast, so it gets the full voltage.
How does PerTronix ignition work?
The distributor cap sends the current to the rotor, which in turn sends it back to the distributor cap sepal plug wire terminals for each cylinder in a timed manner. The spark plug wires then carry the voltage to the spark plug where the current amps the gap, creating a spark inside the combustion chamber.
What is inside PerTronix Ignitor?
The Pertronix “Ignitor” has a typical configuration of a modern Hall Effect triggering system. There are two pieces—a small triggering module that replaces the points and condenser in the distributor via a small adapter plate, and a magnetic sleeve that slides over the lobes and sits under the rotor.
Are aftermarket ignition coils worth it?
Aftermarket ignition coils are never worth the extra few bucks in savings. In a few cases, you can get away with using a cheap universal aftermarket part as long as it doesn’t affect: The engine’s performance. The vehicle’s safety.
What is the gap on a PerTronix Ignitor?
The Ignitor has no set specification in which the spark plugs should be gapped at. Every engine responds differently to spark plug settings. In most cases increasing the factory recommended gap by . 005 improves the engine performance, but we cannot know all the parameters of your engine, so it is entirely your choice.
Is a ballast resistor necessary?
So does your application require a ballast resistor? Quite simply, if your distributor has breaker points the answer is yes; if not, the answer is no. See all 7 photos 2 Older points-style ignition system used a single resistor which reduced amperage to the coil resulting in extended life for the coil and points.
Do I need a ballast resistor with Pertronix and MSD coil?
Pertronix setups still need a resistor unless you run there coil (which probably has one built in already) Its just you have to wire the pertronix box to have a full 12 volts so you cant run it off the resistor wire feeding the other brand of coil.
How do I know if my PerTronix Ignitor is bad?
Check sticker on the backside of module “Ignitor by PerTronix” If the Sticker is shriveled up, wrinkled, cracked, or if you see any burn marks on that side of module the unit over heated and failed for various reasons. DO NOT USE SOLID CORE SPARK PLUG WIRES.
Are aftermarket ignition coils as good as OEM?
The answer is a resounding “yes”. OEM ignition coils deliver a lot more value than aftermarket ones.
Should you use OEM ignition coils?
The answer is always, always OEM. Whether you have an Econoline or another model with ignition coil issues, OEM coils are always a great investment.
How do you test a PerTronix ignitor module?
Check contact surface area of distributor “Hold Down Bracket” for proper ground. Check sticker on the backside of module “Ignitor by PerTronix” If the Sticker is shriveled up, wrinkled, cracked, or if you see any burn marks on that side of module the unit over heated and failed for various reasons.