accell super coil

artie · Full Member Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 14

is anybody running one and did you increase your spark plug gap i'm running a sportster coil on my bike

Retiredgentleman · Posted: February 3, 2008, 2:37 am Post subject: Re: accell super coil

I installed an Accel super coil last year. Increased plug gap to .035 inch (stock is .027 to .031). Bike starts instantly and runs real good.
It will draw a blue arch of 3/8 of an inch. Very happy with this coil. I plan to increase plug gap to .040 this spring as a trial.

artie · Full Member Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 14

do I see a balast resistor wired in and what is its purpose thanks

Retiredgentleman · Posted: February 4, 2008, 1:17 am Post subject: Re: accell super coil

artie; Yes, that's a 1.35 ohm ballast resistor. I decided to use the ballast to lower the current which would prevent damage to the points. Also lower current is good for the alternator.

artie · Full Member Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 14

do you think I should use a resistor with a cdi set up

Retiredgentleman · Posted: February 5, 2008, 1:43 am Post subject: Re: accell super coil

I don't have any experience with CDI systems...............perhaps others on site can help out.

5twins · Full Member Joined: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 1616

Electronic ignitions usually require a coil with 3 or less ohms resistance so, no, you wouldn't want to add any. Check your specs to see what the ignition requires and choose a coil accordingly.

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