Mounting a 8201 Pro Power coil.

Big Mach · #1 10-24-2009, 01:03 PM

Is this an accepted position for the coil?
On its side and close to the battery?

Thank you.
Hans Olsson.

msdtech22 · #2 10-26-2009, 11:02 AM

I don't see any problem with that installation position.

Big Mach · #3 10-26-2009, 12:03 PM

Can you list the worst places for the coil?

Thank you!
Hans.

msdtech22 · #4 10-27-2009, 09:06 AM

The absolute worst place to mount that coil would be on the intake or where we COULD NOT get any cool air flow over the coil.

Remember, the coil does a lot of work and will generate heat. We need to keep that coil, as well as any other coil, as cool as possible.

Big Mach · #5 10-27-2009, 11:56 AM

I will find the coolest possible place for the coil!

Thank you!
Hans.

msdtech22 · #6 10-28-2009, 09:44 AM

Not a problem, anytime we can help.

Big Mach · #7 11-03-2009, 02:34 PM

Is it necessary to use shielded wiring between the control box (7AL2)
and the coil (8201)? If so,what kind would you recommend?

Thank you!
Hans.

msdtech22 · #8 11-04-2009, 08:49 AM

It shouldn't be necessary, however, if you want to it woukld not be detrimental to do so. I would recommend purchasing a shielded cable from an electronics supply house. Shielded cable from your local commercial comsumer electronics component store is of an inferior grade for this purpose.

I would use a Belden wire with a wire gauge for the wire pair of at least 16 gauge. 14 gauge if the wire run is going to be over 10 foot.

Big Mach · #9 11-06-2009, 02:13 PM

I bought Belden 16 gauge wire.

Thank you!
Hans.

msdtech22 · #10 11-06-2009, 03:06 PM

Not a problem, anytime we can help.