<VV> Ignition system

[Ron]

Do you want the "biggest spark possible" if it only lasts for ten miles? 
That's OK for racing but not for driving to a national convention.  You have 
to make a choice.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clark Hartzel" <chartzel at comcast.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 2:32 PM
Subject: <VV> Ignition system


> OK you electrical gurus, what is the straight scoop on the resistor wire 
> on
> a Corvair.  I always thought the voltage was dropped to keep the points 
> from
> burning out.  How come on a Pertronix Ignition they say to run full 12 
> volts
> to the module but leave the resistor wire on the coil.  I have the 
> pertronix
> 1 system with Flamethrower 1 coil on my Corvair.  What happens if I run 
> 12V
> to the coil?  It says for racing purposes you can use 12V but street use,
> leave the resistor wire in place.  What difference does it make if I am
> racing or not?  Don't we all want the biggest spark possible?  I am so
> confused....
> Clark Hartzel
>
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