Re: ballast resistor
John;
Thank you for posting the information and schematics.
Assuming the schematic for the "Pertronix Ignitor II Wiring With Flamethrower Coil" is correct, it reflects their "Recommended" installation whereby both the coil and the Ignitor Module use an Ignition Switched 12 Volt supply. This is essentially what I have except I leave the standard wiring in place and run both Module wires directly to the coil (red to + and Black to -). Then I physically bypass the resistor at its' standard position on the firewall with a 12 gauge stranded jumper wire (hidden behind the resistor) so that the output terminal is seeing 12 volts w/ignition ON instead of 8 volts. The system still functions normally by passing the resistor for 12 volts at START, then switching back to 12 volts at ON.
I know this wouldn't fool you or any NCRS judge, but the system as not detected by the casual observer - no extra wires visible except those under the Ignition shielding. As an example, my son who is also a member and an owner of a T.F. Pace Car, is a stickler for originality. He made me take off my fog lights and air horn, but he doesn't even know about my ignition.
Stu Fox
John;
Thank you for posting the information and schematics.
Assuming the schematic for the "Pertronix Ignitor II Wiring With Flamethrower Coil" is correct, it reflects their "Recommended" installation whereby both the coil and the Ignitor Module use an Ignition Switched 12 Volt supply. This is essentially what I have except I leave the standard wiring in place and run both Module wires directly to the coil (red to + and Black to -). Then I physically bypass the resistor at its' standard position on the firewall with a 12 gauge stranded jumper wire (hidden behind the resistor) so that the output terminal is seeing 12 volts w/ignition ON instead of 8 volts. The system still functions normally by passing the resistor for 12 volts at START, then switching back to 12 volts at ON.
I know this wouldn't fool you or any NCRS judge, but the system as not detected by the casual observer - no extra wires visible except those under the Ignition shielding. As an example, my son who is also a member and an owner of a T.F. Pace Car, is a stickler for originality. He made me take off my fog lights and air horn, but he doesn't even know about my ignition.
Stu Fox
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