Author Topic: Do I need the balist resistor  (Read 623 times)

Offline mopar mike

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Do I need the balist resistor
« on: April 13, 2012 - 04:09:38 PM »
I'm confused. Some say yes, some say no.

I have a 71 Challenger that I'm installing a built up 340. I have the MSD Pro Billet distributor and the 6AL ignition box.

My understanding was that with this electronic ignition I will no longer need the ballist resistor. Can some one help me and a wiring diagram would be very helpful.

The last article I read by Richard Erenberg said I need the resistor.

Thanks  Mopar Mike




Offline brads70

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Re: Do I need the balist resistor
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2012 - 04:54:06 PM »
I've had a MSD6AL in mine for 3 years now without it. Look on the MSD web site for the drawing?
Brad
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