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MSD Ignition Coil - Blaster 2 Series - Ballast Resistor - Red

Part # 8203SKU MSD8203

Universal fit

Specifications
BrandMSD
Part typeIgnition Coil
BrandMSD
C.A.R.B. EO #D-40-37
CategoryIgnition
Emission Code1
Inductance (mH)8
Maximum Voltage45,000
part typeIgnition Coil
Peak Current140
Primary Resistance0.7
Product TypeCoil
Secondary Resistance4.5K
Spark Duration0.35
Sub CategoryIgnition Coil
Turns Ratio4.17
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
UPC / GTIN00085132082032
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
  • MSD Red metal canister is filled with a premium grade oil for cooling
  • Improved output coil for stock points or electronic ignitions, Blaster Ignition or MSD 5, 6, and 7 Series
  • 100:1 turns ratio and lower primary resistance produce high voltage output
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Supplied with two spark plug wire boots, terminals and a ballast resistor (required if used with stock points ignition)

Description

This Blaster Coil is supplied with a ballast resistor. If your application uses a points distributor, the ballast must be used. Late-model electronic ignitions or an MSD Ignition do not require the ballast.