Best coil to use with a petronix ign
 

What would be the best coil to use with a petronix ign on a F/h .12 volts.


thanks,


jim

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The Pertronix Flame-thrower, the one that has worked for me for over 15 years.
Of course there are other options but all will probably give similar results.

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you will need to to see what type it is [go to Pertronix site] and make sure you get the correct Ohms rated coil.

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I would suggest using the Bosch Blue # 00012 coil, best and have never seen a bad one....

https://www.ebay.com/p/Bosch-9-220-0...2485426&chn=ps

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For the 12 volt Pertronix I would go with their flame thrower coil . Not only have I had thousands of trouble free miles using the stuff in my roadster i also used the conversion and coils to set a number of very fast records with my Flatheads on the salt flats. Gotta say something about their quality the way I see it.
Ronnieroadster

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Ronnie, which version of the Pertronix do you use?

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Check in with Bubba at Bubba’s ignition - I use the Bosch blue coil with no internal ballast resistor, a Pertronix ignitor II., and I use the old Chrysler external ballast resistor. Bubba’s had done my crab distributor with the Pertronux Ignitor II and I kept burning up coils. With a ballast resistor in place I’ve had no trouble since. There have been many others with this same problem and using the ballast resistor solves the problem.

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It´s a bit funny about chasing after the absolutely maxed out coil you can find...
The coil that is just enough to fire you engine and then a bit of reserve is best...anything above that just puts more load on your generator...making the vehicle burn more gas and go slower...lol

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I used the one pertronix recommended as my concern was to not overload their unit. I'm running a stock motor so no big deal about needing a huge spark.

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I have used the regular Pertronix Flamethrower with no problems for four years. Per their recommendation, use the 40,000 volt one; definitely not the 50,000 volt version, as it may crossfire.

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I live by the rule.. "Don't Let The Directions On The Can, Outsmart You".. I have used Petronix ignitions on several V8's and a few 6 cyln, 6v & 12v during the past twenty plus years, never had a problem. I use what Petronix recommends, not what the parts counterman suggests.

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Is there a 6 volt Petronix out there?

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On the steer I use the standard Ignitor and the matching 40,000 volt coil. For the race car i use the Ignitor 2 and the 45,000 volt coil.

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The answer to your question is yes Pertronix offers a 6 volt conversion for every type of Flathead Ford V-8 distributor they also offer both positive or negative ground option.
Ronnieroadster

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I dont suggest using a pertronixs coil on any ignition , (including the pertronixs)
and theres a good reason !!!
It is very easy to use the wrong coil on your system , not just pertronixz but others a well. Its a marketing issue and a "chevrolet mindset" the hot rodder in you makes you thing that more is better , so we might need a 60,000 volt coil for my hopped up flathead !!!
And the companys tech support dont help by making you think you need the highest output you can get...I have installed a ton of pertronixs stuff over the years and put one in a 409 Chevrolet rebuild today, but just looking at their catalog you can see where you could get steered the wrong way!! In their latest catalog they offer 6 different coils , in two colors . The flamethrower and the flamethrower 2 and 3.......
Looking at the chart we see the output of 28,000 . 40,000 and 45,000 volts and the working resistance of each.........
The flathead engine on a good day wide open throttle should not ever need 45,000 volts and for most (95% ) 28,000 is just fine. The increased resistance allows the module to run better and last a long time.!!!!

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Yep , #me too !

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Now I'm really confused.
Maybe I'l just paint my 40,000 volt Pertonix blue and it will be OK for another 10 years?

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I've seen Pertronix fail more than once, so i say stick with points & cond. . If & i mean if it fails, you can fix it on the road....sorry, just my $.02 worth. mike

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Really? Had a Mallory Unilite fail on the road and fixed it on the road by installing a spare Pertronix equipped distributor, was simpler than installing points or condenser.

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Yep paint it red and put a MSD sticker on it.......:eek::)