Re: straight core transformers and chokes

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


I agree Ed.  I think the Accel can provide a bit more current but the HEI's
really make nice sparks.  I like the Accel Supercoil because it is an oil
insulated transformer and takes abuse, overvoltage, etc, a bit better than
the HEI.

Dr. Resonance

 >
 > With capacitor drive I've had better luck (longer sparks) using
 > junkyard GMHEI's than using Accel coils.  Interestingly enough, the
 > Accel works better for charging the primary circuit of a TC.
 >
 > Ed