Technical Swiftune Condenser Location

[BarryH]

Hi All - me again . I have been somewhat concerned of late just how high the temperature gets at the distributor which is running a powerspark module. I have gone to some lengths to thermal lag the distributor but have decided to revert back to a points/ condenser setup.

The good thing is my coil on my RHD 66 500F is located on the left hand side of the engine bay which is a good thing moving the coil away from direct thermostat flap and exhaust heat.

I have ordered a condenser from swiftune with the flying leads and would appreciate your opinion on whether to co-locate it with the coil or are there any advantages to still locate it close to the distributor connecting to the insulated bolt on the distributor body and then to earth

Many thanks as always

Barry

 

[lazylobster]

Away from the heat source is best.

 

[the hobbler]

Away from the heat source is best.

The whole point of the "competition" condensers (being it frpm Swiftune or Shacktune) is that by using their long leads you can locate the condenser up by the coil--well away from the heat. I would fit by the coil.

 

[BarryH]

Perfect, thanks all for your input.i will co-locate with the coil