Slant Six Forum :: Ignition Coil Recommendation? (updated)

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reed, i converted the ignition on my 86 f-150 from the stock EFI system to the DSII, because i had the dreaded feedback carb system, a horror on ford products. i could not get the TFI coil to fire, so i installed an oilfield ignition coil (common in oklahoma, hotter spark). what is the trick to keeping a TFI coil? that was literally the only change after swapping the dizzy and installing the box, i know the TFI coil was good. just couldn't get it to fire.

I just hoked thej (+) coil lead to the (+) terminal and the (-) coil lead to the (-) coil terminal on the e-core coil and it has worked fine for about five years now. The van is running stock Mopar electronic ignition with a ballast resistor.

Author:	csheehy [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:10 am ]
Post subject:	Ignition Coil Recommendation? (updated)
Looking for a performance coil for a "68 that has been converted to electronic ignition. The coil died, appears stock (5-pin EI kit). Not looking for HEI or a race coil - street performance upgrade. Resistor/condenser recommendations and anything else not mentioned that I may have missed is welcome. Thanks all! -Chris UPDATE: I'm looking for a canister-coil (OE appearance) that would benefit torque more than high RPM. The stats on coil selection is dizzying to me - hope recommendations here will cut my research down to a few selections.

Author:	Reed [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:45 am ]
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Stock Ford e-core coil off of a late 80s to mid 90s Ford product. Get one for a Mustang or F150.

Author:	csheehy [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:03 am ]
Post subject:	RE: Reed
I should have mentioned I'm not looking for an HEI coil. Edited my original post to reflect that. Thanks for your input @Reed, sorry for the confusion.

Author:	Reed [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:50 am ]
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The Ford E core coil is not an HEI only unit. I run one on the 225 in my brother's 1983 Dodge van. It has a stock Mopar electronic ignition system. The E-core coil is a robust unit that delivers a slightly hotter spark than stock and that works well with both HEI igniotion and the stock Mopar electronic ignition. It is also cheap and readily available.

Author:	csheehy [ Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:34 am ]
Post subject:	Coil Design
I'm leaning more towards getting the best round-canister coil - but your option was new information to me - thank you for that.

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Author:	75valiant [ Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:39 am ]
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reed, i converted the ignition on my 86 f-150 from the stock EFI system to the DSII, because i had the dreaded feedback carb system, a horror on ford products. i could not get the TFI coil to fire, so i installed an oilfield ignition coil (common in oklahoma, hotter spark). what is the trick to keeping a TFI coil? that was literally the only change after swapping the dizzy and installing the box, i know the TFI coil was good. just couldn't get it to fire.

Author:	Dart270 [ Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:46 am ]
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I have used the MSD blaster II canister coil on several engines and they have been rock solid. Lou

Author:	Reed [ Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:29 am ]
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Quote: reed, i converted the ignition on my 86 f-150 from the stock EFI system to the DSII, because i had the dreaded feedback carb system, a horror on ford products. i could not get the TFI coil to fire, so i installed an oilfield ignition coil (common in oklahoma, hotter spark). what is the trick to keeping a TFI coil? that was literally the only change after swapping the dizzy and installing the box, i know the TFI coil was good. just couldn't get it to fire. I just hoked thej (+) coil lead to the (+) terminal and the (-) coil lead to the (-) coil terminal on the e-core coil and it has worked fine for about five years now. The van is running stock Mopar electronic ignition with a ballast resistor.

Author:	coconuteater64 [ Fri Sep 16, 2016 12:37 pm ]
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Quote: Quote: reed, i converted the ignition on my 86 f-150 from the stock EFI system to the DSII, because i had the dreaded feedback carb system, a horror on ford products. i could not get the TFI coil to fire, so i installed an oilfield ignition coil (common in oklahoma, hotter spark). what is the trick to keeping a TFI coil? that was literally the only change after swapping the dizzy and installing the box, i know the TFI coil was good. just couldn't get it to fire. I just hoked thej (+) coil lead to the (+) terminal and the (-) coil lead to the (-) coil terminal on the e-core coil and it has worked fine for about five years now. The van is running stock Mopar electronic ignition with a ballast resistor. I've been running a Ford e-coil from a Taurus for 5 years now. Simple, ugly, but powerful.

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