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Old 04-07-2008, 03:07 PM
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MSD Coil and Ballast Resistor

Alright since it's getting warmer out I'm thinking I'll have to go finally get my mallory ignition installed. Anyway I was wondering am I able to go ahead and throw my MSD Blaster 2 coil in there? It didn't come with a ballast resistor, and I don't know if not having one would cause problems to my stock ignition?
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:22 PM
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http://www.msdignition.com/coil_blas..._8202_8223.htm

Originally Posted by MSD
There are several versions of the Blaster Coil available. All of them have the same internal specifications, but have different housings or components. Each Blaster Coil can be used with a stock ignition, Blaster Ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7 Ignition Control. Most late model vehicles with electronic ignitions do not require a ballast resistor, check your ignition and manufacturers specifications to determine if a ballast is required in your application.
The ballast resistor is for points ignition, not electronic ignition.
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Old 04-08-2008, 08:01 AM
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thats my question do i need the .08ohm resistor ?
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Old 04-08-2008, 08:37 AM
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thats my question do i need the .08ohm resistor ?
I just answered that question.
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