Ignition choice?

[William]

I know this has been asked at least a thousand times.... I have an 82 and am getting ready to wire it! Which ignition is the most user friendly to wire. Im not using the starter, only the head and tail lights. i have stared at the diagrams over and over. Do i have to use a cap or can i use a battery instead? This is all new to me!

 

[BigJimmyW13]

William you don't have to use a capacitor. Do you know if you're engine ran before you took things apart? If so then just stick with your TCI if you're uncomfortable doing a mag swap. I know I was uncomfortable whenever I started doing the wiring. Now I'm just doing a wire a day gotta figure this shit out somehow, but really the mag swap and the Pamco swap I did within a matter of an hour or two.

 

[William]

No idea if it was running. One of the plug wires were cut off when i got it so i figured i would just replace it all. I see the pamco on mikesxs but no idea which to buy. Pretty much want to start from scratch so i know it front and back!

 

[William]

Can i just replace the plug wires on my stock coil? Or is it a sealed unit. Im at work or i would look!

 

[Sundie]

If it's TCI, you can't disconnect the wires from the coil.

Any dual-tower coil will plug right into the TCI setup. Coil, lead ends, Wires, and plug caps is what you'll need.