Anyone using one of these coils on their A-body???

Thanks, what you've described is kind of what I had in mind, using a 2 prong ballast. I believe the ignition and all runs through it. Problem is, the guy who did all this had a much better understanding of electronics than I do... LOL. which don't take much

If the black box was only to control the FI, then I would rip it out and throw it in the ditch where it now belongs. All you need do is find the 12V source that feeds the box, and use that as your coil positive going to the ballast and throw the box in the ditch. It's not doing anything anymore.