What Ignition Coil do i use??

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:58 pm

Ok guys I am in need of a new coil for my EA82T.
What type do I fit GT40R, GT40?
Or can I use a transformer ie. GT40RT?
I was thinking of using the GT40RT but Bosch says it’s only for point style ignitions not electronic like the EA82T uses.

Thanks.

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:16 pm

i went for an MSD Blaster 2
http://www.msdignition.com/coil_blaster ... 2_8223.htm

heres one on ebay for 80 bucks
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-MSD-BLASTER- ... dZViewItem

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:19 pm

I'm using a GT40RT on my EA82 with an electronic dizzy. I was using it before that on my EA81 points dizzy. Haven't had any ignition problems with the EA82 to date.

You will need a GT40 with an R, these are for use with a ballast resistor, which your car should have. So its down to GT40R or GT40RT.

However reading the testimonies of the MSD Blaster 2 coil from several members of this forum convinces me this is the better option. If I ever build another EA powered car (unlikely) I'll be fitting one of these.

fredsub · Post by **fredsub** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:19 pm

I read he says he got a ea82t, so there shouldn't be a ballast resistor at all.
Ballast R is only required on mechanical points type distributor.
OEM coil is really good tho, you sure its toast?
Anyway, the MSD blaster is really good

, GT40 coils are really very average coils........

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:46 pm

Used an Accel SuperCoil for years on both my L and MY and loved it.