You have to gang together "start" and "run" ( Ignition 1 and 2), but other than that it's just like this.

Here's the coil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261647237128?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It's a steal at $10.31 shipping included.

Ford products starting in '82 through 97, something like that. That coil connector is pretty standard across the HP world.

I remember when you couldn't get an E-core coil aftermarket, you had to find a Vega or something like that as the HEI coils were usually in the distributor cap, but not on that particular car.

There must be several HEI modules that'll work. Anyone care to explain a "low saturation" module? See ad below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331640434281?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

r.

coil connector is standard motor products S539 or HP4370.

(I still have to order it...still running around with butch wiring...it runs great)

Probably marketing gobbledygook but may refer to controlling the dwell so the coil doesn’t oversaturate, which I think all HEI modules do anyway.

One of the nice features of the Ford coil is that most of the aftermarket e-core coils that come in those finned aluminum housings use the same hole pattern so it’s an easy swap if you want to upgrade the coil later.

There she be, all $16.xx worth from RockAuto, it might be lipstick on a pig but I'm gonna find out. On my stock 85 318 ramcharger I will sub it in/delete the ballast then sub in the HEI module (one change/step at a time). & I should try it first with the ballast.

Cool, I think you'll like it Robert. Will be interesting to see what you think.

Got it in yesterday (that coil/OE 75 black chebby HEI module/bypassed ballast) & went for a quick spin & no noticeable difference. It did appear a slight bit smoother running but that was likely my expectations (it was hot & the eng compartment is too high for easy access & I wanted something good out of my efforts!). I hope it don't die & strand me & I will update if I notice any difference in driving in this upcoming week or so.

You guys ever see this mounting bracket for the GM module?






Pretty slick. Never ran it though.


http://www.designed2drive.com/

I've been running this setup on my slant 6 for the past few years, along with a later, pointless distributor. It works great, starts up much quicker and easier than it used to, and seems to run more smoothly.

Roger

That's what I used on my 440 when I converted it to HEI. Fit really nice

For guys using the TFI or GM coil, which has a solid male end, and still using the Mopar distributor.

For the coil wire, do you just use a regular spark plug wire (not a regular Mopar coil wire which has 2 male ends that go into female sockets).. with the "spark plug" end on the coil and the other end on the distributor?

Basically, yep.

I took a spare wire, used the existing distributor socket terminal in the same place, cut it to length since it was way too long, and for the TFI coil I crimped on an hei terminal like this one: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850440

Although I am still running this on my C body as a solid low buck ignition, lately I have focused on the coil by itself....More research has shown the TFI coil to be approved by MSD for 6 and 7 series ignitions. While I have fancier aftermarket coils laying around, I think the TFI should be tested further.

Is anyone interested in a TFI coil bracket for
B/RB/gen 2 HEMI applications?

Thanks Zippy.

I am actually going to use the TFI coil with a MSD street fire. If that eventually fails, I'll do the HEI thing. When I was looking into the HEI option before buying the MSD street fire, I got the impression that there's a lot of junk HEI modules out there at parts stores. Didn't make me feel like it would be a reliable upgrade, though it's probably just perception. There are also people that say MSD is junk, but I've had good luck with them.

I have also read the people at Tech West racing, who modify MSD boxes, that they specifically recommend the Autozone Duralast C839 for MSD 6al (and I think other MSD models too, just not the 7 series).
http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=36302&page=2

The thread seems weird, like it's missing messages, but there's some stuff there.

I had 4 Sears white replacement HEI modules that were junk right off the bat (missing shortly after startup) & that was 35 yrs ago. Yes get an OE black one at a yard ('75 up) or I'm sure some of the aftermarket ones are good. Dont forget the heat sink paste.

Yep that's the one...it crosses over to spectra c502, std motor products fd478 and others.

Maybe, what's it look like?

Robert

Me too, Zippy

Joe

I'm about to make a prototype, will post up when done.

It will mount on top of the valley pan hold down, and the coil terminal will point upright.

Wasn't Andy going to make brackets for these?

Ford makes one that mounts to the front of the driver head or some PS bracket,
it's well made, Al mtg. bracket and stand-offs, but will need to be mtd. to a fenderwell due to the geometry.

Joe