[Amps] High Voltage Wire

[RMorris]

On Jan 19, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Al Kozakiewicz wrote:

> Be aware that modern OEM spark leads are resistive; usually something like a carbonized cotton "conductor" or perhaps monel or a similar alloy with an appropriate insulation. Been that way for decades.
> 
> Low resistance copper ignition wire is pretty much unusable except with carbureted racing engines.  The attendant RFI plays havoc with engine control computers needed for EFI, never mind the radio.  
> 
> Al
> AB2ZY
> ________________________________________


Took awhile for my brain to spin up.....   "Packard 440"

http://enginebarn.myshopify.com/products/7mm-packard-440-spark-plug-wire

https://www.brillman.com/store/configurable_product_detail/7mm-packard-440-ac-delco-spark-plug-wire-sold-by-the-foot-302

If you were any good, in 1958, you could tell what model car was within 2 miles, on your Hallicrafters S20R.  1957 Ford Fairlanes were good for four miles.