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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Mounting an aftermarket ignition

Hey guys, where are all of you mounting your MSD's or boxes like them? I can't seem to find a good spot to mount my box and that is what is delaying the install of mine. I have a Crane HI-6 with coil to install. Any recomendations would be great. I still have have AC if that helps with recomendations.

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Bill
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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i mounted mine where the ac housing is. i got rid of the ac and heat.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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Hey man looks good. Did you have it mounted there before you took out the A/C? If not could you recommend any other places for it?

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Bill
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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I fabbed up a bracket to mount mine near where the cruise servo was. I used some sheet metal and 4 thick L brackets.
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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Man that looks really nice. Thanks for the idea. I may try something like this tomorrow. Will post a pic when I am finished.

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Bill
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 10:00 AM
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You can try something like I did.
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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88txiroc,

Did you just mount the box right over all the hoses and stuff there with a little standoff? Looks nice and neat also.

Bill
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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MSD GM Blaster Coil

When mounting an MSD GM Blaster Coil to replace the original stock GM Blaster Coil, must it be attached to the intake manifold bolts? I'm assuming GM mounted it there for a good connection to ground, but I wanted to mount mine on the firewall right next to the distributor. However, I am unsure if the ground is good enough there.

So, in short, Does the magnetic core of the blaster connect to ground?

Thanks.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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I woulkd not leave anything ungrounded, specially ignition components. Anyways this is where mine is installed:

My MSD box burned up so I am not using it now but it is still wired. The other red thing is the Tach Adapter.

-Ozzy
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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I mounted mine like 88txiroc on my 91 Formula, fabbed up a small plate and L brackerts, sits right above the battery in the front corner on the driver's side.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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If you're really ate up in the head, you can rewire the whole engine bay and mount it here...
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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I mounted mine like deadbird. I am also a little crazy in the head. I have a HI-6 ignition, it seems to be a little larger than the MSD, but it fits.
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