Hey guys I have a couple of questions re the coil, I am tidying up my engine bay in my 55, doing a full wire tuck and moving/hiding everything, this includes moving the coil to the cabin. It is running a 4age and an ltx8.

 

1) will the coil induce a current in objects around it?

2) is it likely to interfere with the computer or stereo?

3) How far away should i mount the coil from the computer?

4) Can i make a sheild for the coil by placing a copper pipe over it and then earthing the copper pipe?

5) are these just stupid questions?

 

Thanks in advance

All those questions are the same, not sure about a 4ag coil but ol school ones would probably have sound electromagnetic leakage, are you extending the primary lead?

All those questions are the same, not sure about a 4ag coil but ol school ones would probably have sound electromagnetic leakage, are you extending the primary lead?

 

I wouldn't say the questions are all the same, more that they are all related, sorry i will clarify what i am asking, the questions are more related to the power of the field the coil creates, i.e weak field may not impact components around the coil, however if it is a strong field, how far from the computer should i mount the coil so as to it does not interfere? Can I make a shield to to block/ 'capture' any leakage?

 

I will be extending the the primary lead and will be using the thickest lead i can get.

Then from that, i would mount the coil as far away from any computer as possible, and the primary lead CANNOT go along side any electrical wires. Thats should be your biggest concern, with a pulse of 10-50kilo volts through the leads will cause intereference in anything, even the trigger wire to the coil will pose some problems. I probably wouldn't even bother moving it, just make a stainless cover or something

thanks mate, sounds like it is more trouble then its worth!