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kenm78 · 01-01-2007, 06:35 PM

I need some help and possibly some pictures to help give me a Idea of were I want to mount my 6AL ignition box in my engine compartment I had it bolted to my inner fender before the tear down but I don't want to put it back there anyone got pictures of where they mounted there’s they would like to share???

409biscayne · 01-01-2007, 08:02 PM

Ditto . I'd like to see some pics as well .

Jtrux · 01-01-2007, 09:02 PM

In my blazer I placed my MSD box on the passenger side floor up as high as I could. I really don't know why I did that but I like how it it's pretty impossible to see from the outside and you don't even know I have it by looking under the hood ( the distributor and coil might give it away though). I'll try to get a couple pics later for you it you want.

1lowdiesel · 01-01-2007, 11:52 PM

run it under the dash. i'm in the middle of doin that on my buddies 63 impala, along with the coil too.

novajess1972 · 01-02-2007, 08:51 AM

Installed mine on core support.

Jesse

409biscayne · 01-02-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

In my blazer I placed my MSD box on the passenger side floor up as high as I could. I really don't know why I did that but I like how it it's pretty impossible to see from the outside and you don't even know I have it by looking under the hood ( the distributor and coil might give it away though). I'll try to get a couple pics later for you it you want.

I'm thinking that's what i'll do , and use the thru firewall connector , pretty clean install . I would still like to see pics if poss. Tks.

*wolfthing2000* · 01-02-2007, 12:59 PM

I'm still deciding also, . Does it matter how far from the dist.?? Apparently not, if it works on core support.
Pics please of under dash would be cool.

novajess1972 · 01-02-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfthing2000

I'm still deciding also, . Does it matter how far from the dist.?? Apparently not, if it works on core support.
Pics please of under dash would be cool.

Distance from distributor didn't seem to matter. I had it hidden behind the seat of my 67 El Camino.

Jesse

OLDCHEV4X4 · 01-02-2007, 01:25 PM

I put mine on the rad support , verticle, near the horn..

Schralper · 01-02-2007, 06:10 PM

Outta sight, easy access. Timing control, for N2O, will be goin where radio was. Still need MSD firewall pass thur for coil lead.
Seems to work fine, 5K miles so far. Though you can hear the MSD box buzz.

*Ozona* · 01-02-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Schralper

Outta sight, easy access. Timing control, for N2O, will be goin where radio was. Still need MSD firewall pass thur for coil lead.
Seems to work fine, 5K miles so far. Though you can hear the MSD box buzz.

Optical illusion in the picture you posted or are those wires resting against the metal of the firewall? If they are, over time they'll chafe, cut through the insulation and "Foom!" fire city.

Jayss109 · 01-02-2007, 10:39 PM

If you do the heater/blower delete in the engine bay you can out put it there.

Theres some photos on my page here

http://web.mac.com/jason_hall/iWeb/T...%20photos.html

J

Billhilly · 01-02-2007, 10:52 PM

I to am working on this, and wanted to go under dash. Bought the thru the firewall thing for the coil. Big question seems to be.....

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Though you can hear the MSD box buzz

how much buzz?? Can you give us some idea? Low, moderate, drives me nuts!! Thanks.
Bill.

Jtrux · 01-02-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 409biscayne

I'm thinking that's what i'll do , and use the thru firewall connector , pretty clean install . I would still like to see pics if poss. Tks.

Just one but here you go. Oh and the buzz is minor, you'll hear it but it's like a really quiet electric razor...real quiet. Actually it's more like a tick.

Billhilly · 01-02-2007, 11:19 PM

Thanks Jtrux, I'll let you know how I get on.

*wolfthing2000* · 01-02-2007, 11:25 PM

Jayss 109 is that a Buick mill??? Or??? Edicate me???

Jayss109 · 01-03-2007, 12:57 AM

That aint your granny's small block chevy!

500 Cad Powered

Jason

Schralper · 01-03-2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozona

Optical illusion in the picture you posted or are those wires resting against the metal of the firewall? If they are, over time they'll chafe, cut through the insulation and "Foom!" fire city.

OMG is that what'll happen? DAMN I'm such a dumbass

I don't know about "fire city" though. Probably just lose spark.
They might chafe if I let them, but I'm in the process of running new wires/connectors. The hose the protects them is outta pic.

*Ozona* · 01-03-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Schralper

OMG is that what'll happen? DAMN I'm such a dumbass

I don't know about "fire city" though. Probably just lose spark.
They might chafe if I let them, but I'm in the process of running new wires/connectors. The hose the protects them is outta pic.

I figured the hose or something was out of the pic. Wire insulation can burn with a pretty big flame and the truck insulation is just above it. I've seen several cars burn over the years from things like this and was just trying to be helpful.

*Billla* · 08-29-2007, 11:03 AM

I know this thread's been quiet for a while, but I came up with a new spot and I'm trying to figure out if I'm being creative and innovative...or stupid

I was looking around underneath the hood today and not coming up with great options. I thought about mounting it in the cab, but really don't want to if I can help it. I don't want it to be really visible either.

So...I was thinking maybe underneath the battery shelf! Hidden out of the way, easy connection to the battery and an easy route for the wires inside the top of the fender and back to the wire well on the firewall. Neat, clean and simple. I know there's the risk of battery goo...but my truck is sparkling clean in that regard

Thoughts? Really want to get some feedback before I dive in and do this over the long weekend coming up!

Also, I'll be using this with my Pertronix Ignitor ignition, so it should be interesting to see if there's any real SOTP difference - I don't expect there to be...

bigfredtn · 08-29-2007, 12:09 PM

I put my on my inner fender well. Here is a link to my pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...28#post2301528

sleepyboy · 08-29-2007, 03:21 PM

Mine went on the pass fenderl

hyarbour · 08-29-2007, 04:48 PM

I made a shelf for mine out of a diamond plate mud flap and mounted it to the passenger side inner fender.

prg machine · 08-30-2007, 08:57 AM

interesting post. I have tossed a lot of these ideas around also.

01-01-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? I need some help and possibly some pictures to help give me a Idea of were I want to mount my 6AL ignition box in my engine compartment I had it bolted to my inner fender before the tear down but I don't want to put it back there anyone got pictures of where they mounted there’s they would like to share??? __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-01-2007, 08:02 PM	#2
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? Ditto . I'd like to see some pics as well . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

01-01-2007, 09:02 PM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? In my blazer I placed my MSD box on the passenger side floor up as high as I could. I really don't know why I did that but I like how it it's pretty impossible to see from the outside and you don't even know I have it by looking under the hood ( the distributor and coil might give it away though). I'll try to get a couple pics later for you it you want. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-01-2007, 11:52 PM	#4
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? run it under the dash. i'm in the middle of doin that on my buddies 63 impala, along with the coil too. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

01-02-2007, 08:51 AM	#5
novajess1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? Installed mine on core support. Jesse Attached Images __________________ 1985 SWB Silverado 1/2 Ton 1972 Chevy SWB 1/2 Ton (sold) 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS (sold) 1971 Chevy Nova (sold) 1967 Chevy El Camino (sold) 2001 Mustang Bullitt (sold) 2019 Toyota Tundra Crewmax (daily)

01-02-2007, 12:59 PM	#7
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? I'm still deciding also, . Does it matter how far from the dist.?? Apparently not, if it works on core support. Pics please of under dash would be cool.

01-02-2007, 01:25 PM	#9
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? I put mine on the rad support , verticle, near the horn.. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

01-02-2007, 06:10 PM	#10
Schralper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 169	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? Outta sight, easy access. Timing control, for N2O, will be goin where radio was. Still need MSD firewall pass thur for coil lead. Seems to work fine, 5K miles so far. Though you can hear the MSD box buzz. Attached Images Last edited by Schralper; 01-02-2007 at 06:12 PM.

01-02-2007, 10:39 PM	#12
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? If you do the heater/blower delete in the engine bay you can out put it there. Theres some photos on my page here http://web.mac.com/jason_hall/iWeb/T...%20photos.html J

01-02-2007, 11:19 PM	#15
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? Thanks Jtrux, I'll let you know how I get on.

01-02-2007, 11:25 PM	#16
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? Jayss 109 is that a Buick mill??? Or??? Edicate me???

01-03-2007, 12:57 AM	#17
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? That aint your granny's small block chevy! 500 Cad Powered Jason

08-29-2007, 11:03 AM	#20
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? I know this thread's been quiet for a while, but I came up with a new spot and I'm trying to figure out if I'm being creative and innovative...or stupid I was looking around underneath the hood today and not coming up with great options. I thought about mounting it in the cab, but really don't want to if I can help it. I don't want it to be really visible either. So...I was thinking maybe underneath the battery shelf! Hidden out of the way, easy connection to the battery and an easy route for the wires inside the top of the fender and back to the wire well on the firewall. Neat, clean and simple. I know there's the risk of battery goo...but my truck is sparkling clean in that regard Thoughts? Really want to get some feedback before I dive in and do this over the long weekend coming up! Also, I'll be using this with my Pertronix Ignitor ignition, so it should be interesting to see if there's any real SOTP difference - I don't expect there to be...

08-29-2007, 12:09 PM	#21
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? I put my on my inner fender well. Here is a link to my pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...28#post2301528 __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

08-29-2007, 03:21 PM	#22
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08-29-2007, 04:48 PM	#23
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? I made a shelf for mine out of a diamond plate mud flap and mounted it to the passenger side inner fender.

08-30-2007, 08:57 AM	#24
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Ignition box mounting location any suggestions?? interesting post. I have tossed a lot of these ideas around also.

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