Anyone using the GT40T transformer type coil?

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Feb 2007, 7:53 pm

#571309

Is anyone using the GT40T transformer type coil? If so are they worth the extra $.

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[ Edited on 9-2-2007 by Stanley ]

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 10 Feb 2007, 6:21 am

#571424

This type Andrew?
Mine has served me very well over the years,
but I heard a standard OIL FILLED coil is a better deal.

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 10 Feb 2007, 7:13 am

#571432

Thats the one. They say they have many advantages over the oil filled one. stronger spark better heat dissipation etc. and the're more compact.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Feb 2007, 8:40 am

#571442

One of the locals here has used them on beetles, but I have always used the oil filled coils...

I don't think there are any real advantages..

the red GT40 coils also put out a higher voltage spark...

Lee

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Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Feb 2007, 9:02 am

#571445

Andrew.... the "T" coil has good spark but are known for overheating and shorting out. Long trips and engine heat will shorten the life. I have fitted these to all sorts of cars over time and most have failed because of the lack of heat dispersion.
If your looking for more spark look at maybe msd or accel.

The MSD has heatsink built-in and works great at dispersing the heat fast.
The compact design is great for fitting into limited space

Accel is still oil filled but is still one of the best Hi-Po coils around..
But.. is Huge and you might not have the room.

Tazz

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 10 Feb 2007, 9:23 am

#571449

thanks all...oil filled GT40 it is then.

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 10 Feb 2007, 10:18 am

#571458

What about GT40R

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Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Feb 2007, 1:19 pm

#571505

The only difference between the 40 and 40R is the the 40R uses a resister.
The 40R is great for use in 6v motor's as it doesn't need the high voltage and the standard 40.

Tazz

1962 Type3 Squareback
1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"

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