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accel super coil...
« on: September 09, 2011 - 03:19:33 PM »
my cuda (440) had this huge oldschool yello super coil installed.  I kinda like the look of the thing  :clueless: 
are these any good?  I mean ,should I get get something different?  not looking for 8 sec on the 1/4...  ::)
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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2011 - 04:52:27 PM »
No. It fits your car fine.   :grinyes:

I've never used one personally, but I've seen many cars with them. Is it mounted vertically?

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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2011 - 05:08:49 PM »
yes it was.  is that a must?
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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2011 - 05:10:33 PM »
yes it was.  is that a must?

I believe so.

Some coils are finicky as to how you mount them. 
« Last Edit: September 09, 2011 - 05:12:36 PM by MEK-Dangerfield »

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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2011 - 05:14:25 PM »
hmm... just double checked an old pic.... is was mounted horizontally  :dunno:
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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2011 - 06:33:36 PM »
big & obvious but they work fine , most coils are not designed to be mounted horizontally , factory Chrysler ones obviously were as they were all mounted that way , I have numerous problems with coils mounted horizontally MSD in particular , they always leak out of the center terminal , MSD has a Vibration Coil which can be mounted horizontally with no issue , not sure with the Accel , it may be ok horizontal

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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2011 - 07:28:22 PM »
ive had a few of them -> keep away from heat , verticle only , dont leave the key on acc is ok or it will explode (dont ask me how i know).
to get max performance fron this coil copper wired non resister plugs mallory unilights didnt like it  . it was good for what it was .
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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2011 - 09:28:45 AM »
Hi Dutch, I also got one of these with my car - but I didn't like the yellow so I painted it black - LOL

They are a pretty good coil but they have a primary impedance of only 0.4 ohms so you really need to run them on a HEI or equivalent non ballasted system because otherwise the ballast resistor you need will pull the coil down to much lower voltage than a normal coil (like less than 6 volts).  It will still work but you won't be getting the benefit of what it can output with a higher voltage across it.
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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2011 - 01:25:40 PM »
my cuda (440) had this huge oldschool yello super coil installed.  I kinda like the look of the thing  :clueless: 
are these any good?  I mean ,should I get get something different?  not looking for 8 sec on the 1/4...  ::)

I have a yellow Accel Super Coil on my SB Chevy since 1981 and it is still working great after 30 years. The Coil is mounted Horizontally as well on the firewall.

I have an MSD "Vibration" Coil mounted horizontally on my 440 Challenger.
« Last Edit: September 22, 2011 - 01:28:09 PM by 1970 RT Challenger 1970 »

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Re: accel super coil...
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2011 - 02:53:57 PM »
thanks for the info gentlemen.....  :thumbsup:
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