Even running the coil at 8-9 volts, the ignition coil still gets HOT.
Note to everyone: DO NOT TOUCH an ignition coil during or after an engine was running! YOU WILL BURN YOUR HANDS/FINGERS!
For racing, you really don’t need a big alternator – unless you have some high amperage accessories, like heated back glass, seat heaters, sauna, sun tanning booth, etc.
The voltage regulator bumped up to higher voltage is a good idea, but having a 37-amp or a 50-amp alternator is all you need. The bigger, 100-amp, alternator adds weight and rotating mass – both you don’t want for racing.
BudW
Note to everyone: DO NOT TOUCH an ignition coil during or after an engine was running! YOU WILL BURN YOUR HANDS/FINGERS!
For racing, you really don’t need a big alternator – unless you have some high amperage accessories, like heated back glass, seat heaters, sauna, sun tanning booth, etc.
The voltage regulator bumped up to higher voltage is a good idea, but having a 37-amp or a 50-amp alternator is all you need. The bigger, 100-amp, alternator adds weight and rotating mass – both you don’t want for racing.
BudW