Ignition coil for v8 distributor

[savagerocco]

Looking for an easy solution for an ignition coil on a ms3pro using a distributor. Looking at the ign-1a race coil from DIYAUTOTUNE but was wondering if it will hold up to that much spark rather than normal cop use. the documentation says it will run a dist application at reduced dwell ,but just looking for real world endorsement. The logic control is nice since the pro has no bip driver, but that isn't as much a problem. Worst case I can use a bosch module or even a gm module for easy part availability.

[old guy]

Just use an HEI module and coil. That way you know you have compatible parts.
I guess a lot of it depends on what kind of rpm's you are planning to run.
I am assuming that this is the Pontiac V8 you were referring to in another post.

[savagerocco]

Yes but using a dual synch distributor that has a hall sensor so hei module would work in bypass mode but a Bosch module would look better aesthetically.

[Matt Cramer]

It depends on the application. We are using a single IGN-1A on Jerry's Jeep rock crawler project with no problems, but this is a 318 Magnum that is not a particularly high winding motor, nor is it running boost. What sort of RPM will this engine be turning, and is it using forced induction?

[savagerocco]

No forced induction at least for now. I don't see this motor going over 5500 rpm.

[elaw]

C'mon... you're a euro car guy!

Just grab a coil and driver from any random '80's or '90's euro car with a distributor. Audi 4K/5K/80/90/CQ/100/200, first-gen Saab 900 (except pre-1981) or 9000 1986-1990 are ones I know would work but I'm sure comparable VW/Volvo/BMW/Mercedes stuff would do the job too.

If you want a one-piece solution, grab one of the coils with attached driver that Audi used on the later KE-Jetronic (and Hitachi I think?) 5-cylinder cars:

Two bolts and four wires (including HT) and you're done. Only issue with those is you need the funny large-contact connector they use.

[savagerocco]

I have some of those in my pile...