Can MSD coils be used?

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dden
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Can MSD coils be used?

Post by dden »

Does anyone think these coils are ok to run as a replacement to the stock coils on a roundcase? I'm going to guess its a no go, since 5 ohm coils are recomended, 3 ohm for racing. They are just compact and i have several of them sitting on my shelf.

http://www.msdpowersports.com/Products/ ... ed-Ground/

Output Voltage: 30 KV
Primary Resistance: 0.2 Ohms
Turn Ratio: 70:1
Secondary Resistance: Less than 2000 Ohms
Harvey.
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Re: Can MSD coils be used?

Post by Harvey. »

No you can't use those coils on a point ignition. :) That type for coil needs an electronic control to limit the primary current, to about 4amps. If you used them, the primary current would be, 12V/0.2ohms equals 60amps, or almost a complete short. It would fry the wiring.
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