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Kcollins8

10-28-2019, 12:29 PM

I need a new ballast resistor for my 1985 Dodge Ram 50 (2.6) but I can't find the part listed anywhere. Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement? Thanks

Giovanni89

10-28-2019, 03:31 PM

I believe the stock resistors are somewhere around 1.2 ohms. You could upgrade the coil while your at it. I think the MSD .8ohm resistor and a blaster coil are a hot combo for a reasonable price. I believe that's what Pennyman runs.
Welcome to the forum!

Kcollins8

10-28-2019, 04:36 PM

Thanks!

geezer101

10-28-2019, 06:45 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Jaguar-Diamond-Universal-12V-Ignition-Coil-Toyota-Suzuki-DAIHATSU/190845085347?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

OEM part, upgrade from oil filled coil - and cheap :)

xboxrox

10-29-2019, 10:37 AM

Any seat of the pants difference or lower ets..?

geezer101

10-29-2019, 01:40 PM

Any seat of the pants difference or lower ets..?

Good question. Transformer type coils develop a stronger spark than the OEM oil filled coils. Should provide better fuel economy and be more stable at higher rpms. Logically also should have a positive effect on emissions :think: I did use an aftermarket Bosch T coil on my Colt project but as I'd changed engines and added a custom rally exhaust I wouldn't be able to single out how much difference it made (I did get booted by it once - not cool)