MSD BOX locations please. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shrtbx · 12-01-2008, 10:23 PM

Whats a good spot for an msd box in the engine bay? I usually see them on the firewall but i dont think i have room for it there.

Albatrossian · 12-01-2008, 10:38 PM

I put mine on the fenderwell.. it gets good airflow there. They get HOT!

shrtbx · 12-01-2008, 10:51 PM

I was thinking along those lines as well. Thanks man

bigblock73 · 12-02-2008, 01:09 AM

Here is mine

87Lowrider · 12-02-2008, 08:13 AM

Dang Jeff!

That's sweet.

BTW, mine is a digital 6 and is bolted to the cardboard insert of the glovebox. The HVC Coil is mounted on the fenderwell near the battery (see below). It's not as clean an install as Jeffs though. The box does stay cool. I've checked several times after having it out running. You know, if it's cool air you want, that's a pretty good location if you have A/C. The A/C duct runs right above the glove box and a strategically placed hole and routing of air will keep it cool even when you have just outside air on it if you think about it.

1985K10 · 12-02-2008, 08:28 AM

I have a 6AL mounted to the back of my glovebox in my 70 Chevelle. Only problem is listening to it hummm with the windows up and the radio off...

redrat · 12-02-2008, 09:35 AM

i mounted mine on the fire wall and ran all the wires behind it. every thing else is hiden..

Pyrotechnic · 12-02-2008, 05:09 PM

I'll try to get pictures later, by my 6A is mounted to the passengers side fender near the battery. I made a metal shroud around the box to protect it against rain which turned out to be very necessary, because after a rainy day there was a puddle on top of the shroud from where water dripped between the hood and fender.

Moostifer · 12-02-2008, 06:28 PM

started with mine on the pass. side fender well when I had A/C...
now it's on the fire wall

shrtbx · 12-02-2008, 06:41 PM

on the wheel well sounds like the ideal spot for me.

whiskeydented · 12-02-2008, 11:09 PM

In the glovebox in my 66 chevelle, can't hear it hum with the motor running.

Pyrotechnic · 12-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Here's my setup. The metal shroud is necessary to keep the box dry in this location. Also provides the mounting points for the box since the fender is irregularly shaped and has large holes in it.

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-03-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Here's my setup. The metal shroud is necessary to keep the box dry in this location. Also provides the mounting points for the box since the fender is irregularly shaped and has large holes in it.

SWEET! I'm getting an ignition box one day and thats Perfect! Thats how I want to do it! I knew i wanted to mount it to the big open spot on the fender, but was kicking around sheild ideas. I'm adding this pic to my "stuff to do pic folder"

Nice work!

Pyrotechnic · 12-04-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

SWEET! I'm getting an ignition box one day and thats Perfect! Thats how I want to do it! I knew i wanted to mount it to the big open spot on the fender, but was kicking around sheild ideas. I'm adding this pic to my "stuff to do pic folder"

Nice work!

Thanks!

12-01-2008, 10:23 PM	#1
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	MSD BOX locations please. Whats a good spot for an msd box in the engine bay? I usually see them on the firewall but i dont think i have room for it there.

12-01-2008, 10:38 PM	#2
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: MSD BOX locations please. I put mine on the fenderwell.. it gets good airflow there. They get HOT! __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

12-01-2008, 10:51 PM	#3
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: MSD BOX locations please. I was thinking along those lines as well. Thanks man

12-02-2008, 01:09 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: MSD BOX locations please. Here is mine Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#5
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: MSD BOX locations please. Dang Jeff! That's sweet. BTW, mine is a digital 6 and is bolted to the cardboard insert of the glovebox. The HVC Coil is mounted on the fenderwell near the battery (see below). It's not as clean an install as Jeffs though. The box does stay cool. I've checked several times after having it out running. You know, if it's cool air you want, that's a pretty good location if you have A/C. The A/C duct runs right above the glove box and a strategically placed hole and routing of air will keep it cool even when you have just outside air on it if you think about it. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 12-02-2008 at 10:53 PM.

12-02-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Re: MSD BOX locations please. I have a 6AL mounted to the back of my glovebox in my 70 Chevelle. Only problem is listening to it hummm with the windows up and the radio off... __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

12-02-2008, 09:35 AM	#7
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: MSD BOX locations please. i mounted mine on the fire wall and ran all the wires behind it. every thing else is hiden.. Attached Images __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

12-02-2008, 05:09 PM	#8
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: MSD BOX locations please. I'll try to get pictures later, by my 6A is mounted to the passengers side fender near the battery. I made a metal shroud around the box to protect it against rain which turned out to be very necessary, because after a rainy day there was a puddle on top of the shroud from where water dripped between the hood and fender. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

12-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#9
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: MSD BOX locations please. started with mine on the pass. side fender well when I had A/C... now it's on the fire wall __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

12-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#10
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: MSD BOX locations please. on the wheel well sounds like the ideal spot for me.

12-02-2008, 11:09 PM	#11
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: MSD BOX locations please. In the glovebox in my 66 chevelle, can't hear it hum with the motor running.

12-03-2008, 02:29 PM	#12
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: MSD BOX locations please. Here's my setup. The metal shroud is necessary to keep the box dry in this location. Also provides the mounting points for the box since the fender is irregularly shaped and has large holes in it. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande



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