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Offline GCCUDA

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ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« on: December 11, 2013 - 09:37:36 PM »
So I have purchased a 6013 msd. and their wiring set up for the coils. . I am going with an indy intake and carb setup.
couple of questions? The ballast resistor . ive noticed a couple of guys using it and some not. and how to hard wire in the msd to the factory wiring ... Looking for the best place to do it?

 Any help would greatly appreciated
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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2014 - 10:26:14 AM »
The MSd typically controls voltage to the coils so no ballast is nessisary

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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2014 - 07:59:03 AM »
so then what about the voltage regulator? I have purchased a constant output one from mopar performance. it produces 13.5 volts constantly??/ any thoughts

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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014 - 05:00:13 PM »
the msd isn't part of the charging system.u need the regulator
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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2014 - 11:40:26 AM »
ok good to know . Are you familiar with the one im using ?

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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2014 - 10:54:08 PM »
I've always heard it said that you shouldn't use that constant voltage one on a street car.   :dunno:  I just used a stock electronic voltage regulator.  They are like 10 bucks on rockauto.com

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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014 - 05:48:05 PM »
S""T  Ok so go get the other.. you guys in U S have rockauto. we don't..
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Re: ballast resistor???in or out with msd 6013
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2014 - 06:41:58 PM »
S""T  Ok so go get the other.. you guys in U S have rockauto. we don't..
Thanks Travis
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