Flame Throwers

[hotrodron]

I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with flame throwers on their rides? I am working on some for my Chrysler and would like some input as to which way has worked best for others. I'm not looking to go real elaborate with propane or a second distributor, just something simple with a spark plug and a coil. Just looking for some advice on the best way to wire this up and mount it. Thanks

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Speedway!

Speedway has a couple of kits that look simple enough!????

 

[hotrodron]

Seen a few kits out there. My problem is, I'm running 6v and most of these require a 12v system. I don't know if I can just use a 6v coil??? Run a wire to a switch from the battery then to a spark plug in my exhaust? I'm sure its very simple, just need to do a little research.

 

[passtentz]

would it be easier to just use an electric igniter from a gas grill or even one from an old water heater or furnace? they create a pretty big spark and work great for potato launchers and other fun stuff like that.

 

[joehalford01]

how about a fuel injector and a spark plug? 30 foot flames anyone....

seriously though, couldn't you just jet your carb a little on the rich side and wire a spark plug up for small flames?

 

[hotrodron]

thats what I'm tryin to do now. I'm tryin it on a 70 pontiac I have. Its running rich and I have a spark plug in the tailpipe. I need to figure out how to wire it up to create the spark....as far as the grill ignitor goes, I'm not sure. I haven't heard of anyone doing that, but your right they do create a nice spark. Anyone ever take one out of the grill and go around shocking the crap out of your buddies? Good Stuff

 

[liv'n'67]

i have made one from junk, run the same coil out back as you do for your ignition, spark plug 4inch in from end of the tail pipe, use a 2way relay switch and a door bell. set it up so when the door bell is pressed the current from your ignition is stopped and the current is directed to the rear spark plugs

 

[hotrodron]

sounds cool livn, but could you be a little more specific as to how to wire it up like that? I've got the coil and have a spark plug in the exhaust. I'll pick up a doorbrll and the relay switch. Any 2-way relay switch is fine? How do I wire up the doorbell? Thanks for the help

 

[liv'n'67]

the door bell is wired to kick the switch over, you run the relay before your auto ignition