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DANNY
12-23-2012, 12:05 PM
Im making the switch to msd ignition from HEI and wondering where is a good place to mount the box?
istock11m
12-23-2012, 01:31 PM
I mount mine under the cowl near the master cylinders. Less heat and protected somewhat from moisture. Use the vibration mounts. Also if you can, mount it to a plate that is held in with dzus fasteners so you can pull it out at the car wash.
jsf74
12-23-2012, 02:56 PM
Yep x2........
sj valley dave
12-23-2012, 03:46 PM
That's where we have both our boxes...Inside the coffin under the brake and clutch master cylinders on front..Just remember to make it easy to get to the chip..Use rubber mounts...
DANNY
12-23-2012, 06:43 PM
Right on, thank you guys... ;)
DaveBauerSS6
12-23-2012, 06:45 PM
I ran the box on the firewall with the rubbers. Box failed with the transformer looking thing loose in the box. Motor ran but bad. Only figured it out when changing the box with spare. From then on I mount them flat.
sj valley dave
12-24-2012, 11:22 AM
We mounted them flat in the Super Stock also. Haven't had any problems with them on the sides for a few years now...A 6AL and a 6ALN...
DANNY
12-24-2012, 08:26 PM
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh520/DANNY25SS/IMAG0414.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh520/DANNY25SS/IMAG0420.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh520/DANNY25SS/IMAG0418.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh520/DANNY25SS/IMAG0415.jpg

Heres where I was thinking cus theres really no area under other then under the steering wheel area...
DANNY
12-24-2012, 08:28 PM
Right under the gauges in front of the shifter that cubby area but even then not sure its kind of goofy still... Maybe above the steering shaft on side might work too...
DaveBauerSS6
12-25-2012, 12:19 PM
Right under the gauges in front of the shifter that cubby area but even then not sure its kind of goofy still... Maybe above the steering shaft on side might work too...

Some rules state " out of reach of driver"; for the chip. Make sure.
DaveBauerSS6
12-25-2012, 12:22 PM
We mounted them flat in the Super Stock also. Haven't had any problems with them on the sides for a few years now...A 6AL and a 6ALN...

I believe the 6al n is nascar sealed inside, so that would reduce the components shaking out.
DANNY
12-25-2012, 01:36 PM
Sounds like above the steering shaft is the way to go its closed off from water and heat as I have heat barrier in front of it... In engine area...