ballast resistor 1972

[Keith G.]

I know nothing about 1972s, bought a 72 454 with auto, there is a ballast resistor on the fire wall and no wires running to it, has all the options, runs great, 39000miles, whats up with that????

[Joe L.]

Re: ballast resistor 1972

I know nothing about 1972s, bought a 72 454 with auto, there is a ballast resistor on the fire wall and no wires running to it, has all the options, runs great, 39000miles, whats up with that????

Keith------


No 1972 Corvette (or any 68+ for that matter), ever originally used a ballast resistor. A specially calibrated resistance wire was used instead.

[Dan D.]

Re: ballast resistor 1972

Thanks Joe. Goes to show you, I swear, I learn something new every time I go on this site. I've been peekin' under the hood of my '72 since 1985. There's a ballast resistor with wires. I can see now that the wires aren't original. I know the motor's original, so someone changed the wiring for the last owner. I don't care what anyone says; NCRS is the best $45.00 I ever spent.

[Tim G.]

Re: ballast resistor 1972

I second that, I am always happy to pay my dues.