Points VS Electronic Ballast Resister

[340doc]

Slant six 70 Dart converted from points to Chrysler electronic. I'm still running the ballast from the point system. Never thought about it. Should I be using a different one?

 

[Johnny Dart]

Actually, there is a difference in points vs electronic ballast resistors. To my knowledge, the difference is in Ohms. Im guessing you are using a Chrysler electronic distributor from a 73 up. I would either use a ballast resistor from 73 up, or go with the MSD part #8214. I use the MSD resistor.

Did you also upgrade your voltage regulator to electronic ?
Which coil are you using ?

 

[340doc]

Yes factory dist, Johnny. Voltage regulator is electronic and stock coil that was on the point system. Not having any issues, just wondering.

 

[marksmopar1]

Hi, Yes as Johnny Dart said... there is a difference ...
The electronic conversion kits came with a ballast matched for electronic ignition. I know my car ran noticeably better when I switched ballasts after the conversion, a lot less heat as I found my coil so hot I couldn't touch it and it effected the spark, coil was cooler following the change. The OHM rating is different from one to the other....Google it or look on here , I cant recall the OHM rating required for electronic..Hummm .5 or .75 sounds familiar...but look around to be sure.

 

[340doc]

Thanks for your input mark and Johnny Dart. I'll look into it.

 

[340doc]

I found a 1 ohm ballast at Jegs, thanks all!