I don't want no stinking Red colored MSD coil attached to the cleveland. Any reason why I can't simply paint it?
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Can I paint the coil?
- Thread starter cmayna
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70_Fastback
Hell Bent for Speed
It's painted right now isn't it?
The coil can be painted, but can you?
Michael, not with a power tower top thingy as seen on their #8223 coil.
Mick sings "I see a red coil and I want to paint it black" :ecit
Mick sings "I see a red coil and I want to paint it black" :ecit
daveSanborn
Active Member
No colors anymore I want them painted black....
"cmayna" said:
Gotcha. This is the one you have, right? Is there a specific reason you want the tall tower connection?
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Coils/Stock_Replacement/8223_-_Blaster_3_Coil.aspx
This is the one I have, which is listed under MSD's "racing" category... for whatever that's worth.
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Coils/Race/8222_-_High_Vibration_Blaster_Coil.aspx
When are you targeting the engine "break in" day?
buckeyedemon
Member
i have the MSD blaster 2 coil which looks like the bottom photo but has a red base and a black top. i was going to use scotch bright to scuff it, then paint it black and yellow.
i don't personally have any concerns about arcing because it's painted. the MSD 6AL claims 520V to the coil from the ignition box. the coil has 100:1 turns ratio, so that's about 52kV to the plug. i'm not sure what the dielectric breakdown voltage of paint is but i would be surprised if it arc'd 1.5" thru the paint itself. i sure hope non-conductive paint wouldn't have a lower dielectric strength than air or a damp coil surface.
the following are some generic dielectric breakdown strengths.
Material* Dielectric strength (kV/inch)
===========================================
Vacuum ------------------- 20
Air ---------------------- 20 to 75
Porcelain ---------------- 40 to 200
Paraffin Wax ------------- 200 to 300
Transformer Oil ---------- 400
Bakelite ----------------- 300 to 550
Rubber ------------------- 450 to 700
Shellac ------------------ 900
Paper -------------------- 1250
Teflon ------------------- 1500
Glass -------------------- 2000 to 3000
Mica --------------------- 5000
i don't personally have any concerns about arcing because it's painted. the MSD 6AL claims 520V to the coil from the ignition box. the coil has 100:1 turns ratio, so that's about 52kV to the plug. i'm not sure what the dielectric breakdown voltage of paint is but i would be surprised if it arc'd 1.5" thru the paint itself. i sure hope non-conductive paint wouldn't have a lower dielectric strength than air or a damp coil surface.
the following are some generic dielectric breakdown strengths.
Material* Dielectric strength (kV/inch)
===========================================
Vacuum ------------------- 20
Air ---------------------- 20 to 75
Porcelain ---------------- 40 to 200
Paraffin Wax ------------- 200 to 300
Transformer Oil ---------- 400
Bakelite ----------------- 300 to 550
Rubber ------------------- 450 to 700
Shellac ------------------ 900
Paper -------------------- 1250
Teflon ------------------- 1500
Glass -------------------- 2000 to 3000
Mica --------------------- 5000
sigtauenus
Active Member
I've painted coils too. Funny how its always a funky color being painted black.
To be honest, my engine builder told me which coil to buy. He is responsible for the motor to fire up perfectly and so I'm letting him dictate what components to use as long as they are within reason. So far I've liked what he has picked. The terminals of the dizzy cap has the same male terminal as seen on the coil. Tonight I already scuffed up and painted the coil, a first coat of black. Tomorrow I will do the second coat.