I JUST joined about multiple coils!!
11-05-2006, 01:25 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 15
I JUST joined about multiple coils!!
I am refferred to here by another ford forum. If any one here would please: I am totally anxious to research adapting/installing multiple coils, a coil for each cylinder onto, well I own 3 vehicles they are 1980s models. 2 vehicles ARE fords one has a 302 the little wagon an inline 6 the 200 cubic inch.
A few months ago it was mentioned to me the inefficincy of ONE coil for the whole engine. What about this adaptation/upgrade: to leave the traditional ignition system INTACT:coil, distributor, and rotor. BUT rather than cable and spark plug, connect to each contact at the distributor a separate standard coil that would in turn feed each spark plug individually. IF this works it HAS to be more efficient.
MY CONCERN is that since the coil is designed to recieve a SMALL current and boost that current to what 30,000 volts..........once the boosted current has past the rotor how weak is it thus.........would at most 30,000 volts burn out a standard coil??? will the coil even boost potentially 30,000 volts???
purchasing high tech coils heavy duty high performance coils is cost CANT DO IT would standrad coils tolerate that much incoming voltage?? What about resistors before the second coils??? THANK YOU FOLKS ANXIOUS FOR REPLIES tell me my idea will work please!!!
A few months ago it was mentioned to me the inefficincy of ONE coil for the whole engine. What about this adaptation/upgrade: to leave the traditional ignition system INTACT:coil, distributor, and rotor. BUT rather than cable and spark plug, connect to each contact at the distributor a separate standard coil that would in turn feed each spark plug individually. IF this works it HAS to be more efficient.
MY CONCERN is that since the coil is designed to recieve a SMALL current and boost that current to what 30,000 volts..........once the boosted current has past the rotor how weak is it thus.........would at most 30,000 volts burn out a standard coil??? will the coil even boost potentially 30,000 volts???
purchasing high tech coils heavy duty high performance coils is cost CANT DO IT would standrad coils tolerate that much incoming voltage?? What about resistors before the second coils??? THANK YOU FOLKS ANXIOUS FOR REPLIES tell me my idea will work please!!!
If you dont get your questions answered here, post in the model specific forum... youll probably get a better response... 
11-05-2006, 12:18 PM
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 15
RE: I JUST joined about multiple coils!!
MODEL SPECIFIC FORUM...............very new to forums. So I need to go back into this site and search specifically for "model specific forums" I beg your patience with me please....... by all and every means thank you all for the welcome and the tip instructions!
11-05-2006, 06:07 PM
#7
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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RE: multiple coils and specific model forum
Especially and particularly "specific model forum" is that a completely different forum than this altogether??? Is specific model forum a part/section of THIS mustang forum??? At this point I AM rather lost where to go with my inquiry.
Totally grateful for the referall to go to to specific forums but where is it how do I get there please? Is anyone tempted to reply "cant get there from here????? THANKS FOLKS.......WHERE AND HOW PLEASE???
Totally grateful for the referall to go to to specific forums but where is it how do I get there please? Is anyone tempted to reply "cant get there from here????? THANKS FOLKS.......WHERE AND HOW PLEASE???
11-06-2006, 12:57 AM
#8
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
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RE: multiple coils and specific model forum
It is part of this site. You want to look for the 5.0 section and the six cylinder section. It is below the introductions forum on the main forum page. (where all the different forums are) Welcome to MF
11-06-2006, 01:08 AM
#9
duke of herb
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Posts: 909
RE: multiple coils and specific model forum
if you look into the 5.0 section, youll probably find lots of people with knowlege to help you along your way. the reason there are model specific areas is just to keep thing clean between the 4/6 cylinders, the classics, the 302 years and the 4.6 models. welcome to the forums.
11-06-2006, 11:48 PM
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 15
RE: multiple coils and specific model forum
Between my girl and your directions here we found the 5.0 section!! So not only THANK you for even THAT help and your welcome but in addition, I have seen a post by "amanda"??? that scolded "no tech questions in the new joined" section. I have wonderd if that was directed towards me or not.
O.k. I did wrong I jumped RIGHT into this forum and began babbling befroe i made any introductions. But I did so though with the most honoable intentions I certainly meant no harm or offense. I am oh so excited to research "my" idea for an upgraded EFFICIENT ignition system that could and should help me keep my old timers maintained to keep passing inspection. So Thank you folks, I hope all is forgiven!!
O.k. I did wrong I jumped RIGHT into this forum and began babbling befroe i made any introductions. But I did so though with the most honoable intentions I certainly meant no harm or offense. I am oh so excited to research "my" idea for an upgraded EFFICIENT ignition system that could and should help me keep my old timers maintained to keep passing inspection. So Thank you folks, I hope all is forgiven!!