Hooking Up MSD 6A Ignition Box - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HotRod929 · 06-02-2003, 01:28 AM

Whats the best place to mount the msd box and hook it up. I got a used one that didnt come with any directions. I checked msds site and got some info but just wanted to see how you all had done it. Thanks

HotRod

Mike C · 06-02-2003, 10:01 AM

Two secrets to making a 6A last. Keep the power and ground cables as short as possible, and keep it cool! In my Camaro I mounted it in the glovebox and ran the power and ground through the firewall. Hot is hooked to the solenoid and ground to the engine block.

HotRod929 · 06-02-2003, 11:24 PM

anyone else?

guypm · 06-03-2003, 02:14 AM

I mounted mine just outside of the power brake booster on the firewall. I think it looks ok, but thats just me. And I like it.

Alexis · 06-03-2003, 03:15 AM

i've bolted it on the fender close to the battery. Heat can damage the thing so some guys run the box inside the cab.

**Bowtie468** · 06-03-2003, 08:36 AM

I'm with Mike C on this one. I run mine inside!

slam33 · 06-03-2003, 10:04 AM

I made a tray with a heat shield on it. Here is where it sits

MITCH1914 · 06-03-2003, 01:42 PM

GOT MINE BOLTED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE INNER FENDER

Big69C20 Toy · 06-03-2003, 03:06 PM

my 6btm is mounted to the pass fender as well.. that heat sink idea aint bad though... migh have some cooling fans added

hehe

06-02-2003, 01:28 AM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Hooking Up MSD 6A Ignition Box Whats the best place to mount the msd box and hook it up. I got a used one that didnt come with any directions. I checked msds site and got some info but just wanted to see how you all had done it. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

06-02-2003, 10:01 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Two secrets to making a 6A last. Keep the power and ground cables as short as possible, and keep it cool! In my Camaro I mounted it in the glovebox and ran the power and ground through the firewall. Hot is hooked to the solenoid and ground to the engine block. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-02-2003, 11:24 PM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	anyone else? __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

06-03-2003, 02:14 AM	#4
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	I mounted mine just outside of the power brake booster on the firewall. I think it looks ok, but thats just me. And I like it. __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/

06-03-2003, 08:36 AM	#6
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	I'm with Mike C on this one. I run mine inside! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

06-03-2003, 03:15 AM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i've bolted it on the fender close to the battery. Heat can damage the thing so some guys run the box inside the cab.

06-03-2003, 10:04 AM	#7
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I made a tray with a heat shield on it. Here is where it sits Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

06-03-2003, 01:42 PM	#8
MITCH1914 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: indianapolis,indiana,usa Posts: 506	GOT MINE BOLTED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE INNER FENDER

06-03-2003, 03:06 PM	#9
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	my 6btm is mounted to the pass fender as well.. that heat sink idea aint bad though... migh have some cooling fans added hehe __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

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