How well must BIP373(ignition driver) be protected?

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efims
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How well must BIP373(ignition driver) be protected?

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I am planning to convert to BIP373.

Wonder how well must they protected from water and dirt.

I intend to place them in engine bay.

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Re: How well must BIP373(ignition driver) be protected?

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Well you don't want to get them dirty or wet. I have mine in a small metal enclosure kind of water resistant, but not water proof.. If It was to see a lot of water and dirt I would probably pot them in the enclosure.
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Re: How well must BIP373(ignition driver) be protected?

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The BIP itself is pretty rugged, but it has 4 bare conductors (3 pins + tab) hanging out for the squirrels to munch on. Any sort of shorting or grounding from one pin to the other will screw up the operation of your ignition, and quite possibly destroy your coils.

Like slow_hemi said, if you don't want water in your wiring - seal it up!
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Re: How well must BIP373(ignition driver) be protected?

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Perhaps consider the QuadSpark from DIYautotune - 4x BIP373 already potted.

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