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Old 02-19-2014, 08:55 AM   #24
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Re: HEI Problem

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY View Post
I just received my new HEI from SpeedMaster. 65K coil. I am thinking of running a 12 gauge wire from the battery to a 50 amp switch, then to the distributor. That should be enough voltage?
Why would you not just wire it to the ignition switch?
The ignition system will not draw anywhere near 50 amps.

Those high power ( or advertised as such) ignition systems are really a wasted effort, unless you have the engine to really need it.
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