Where to mount MSD 6AL

SteveAZ · 05-12-2003, 11:25 PM

I am looking for a place to mount a MSD 6AL on my 95 GT
I have a cold air intake that cleared alot of space but I am not sure. If anyone has some suggestion or pics I would be greatful.

bigred90gt · 05-12-2003, 11:40 PM

I have a 90 gt and mine is mounted on the transmission tunnel on the passenger side near the heater core. Now that I think about it, I guess I could have found a better place incase my heater core goes bad, but I have had no problems so far. The only problem I have encountered is with my passengers accidently knocking my tach signal wire out of the box. I had it covered with the factory carpet, when I still had carpet.

Caymon

VeNuM · 05-13-2003, 01:31 PM

My friend has his underneath his cold air intake. The best place to put it is inside the car though. Under the drivers seat is a nice place that is out of the way. The trans tunnel like Caymon said is also a good place, just more out in the open. Don't get me wrong though, I don't think you'll have problems mounting it under the hood, it's just out of rain and stuff like that if it's inside the car. ~Brian

302 LX Eric · 05-14-2003, 07:51 AM

I mounted mine under the drivers seat. It's out of the way, protected by being inside the car, and is very easy to switch out the RPM pills if needed.

E

86GT · 05-14-2003, 09:15 AM

Did anyone have to extend the wires to mount it inside of the car? If so, how much and which ones?

bigred90gt · 05-14-2003, 07:04 PM

I finally took a couple of pics. Here's one.

Dog5ohfun · 05-14-2003, 11:23 PM

I have a 90 Lx with an MSD Digital 6Plus and I mounted where the battery used to be under the hood. I haven't had any problems with it getting wet. It just gets a little dusty. Another place I have seen them is in the cowl under the wipers, you could make a shield to prevent them from getting wet. As far as extending the wires just go to a parts store and get the number of colors you need and in ten foot rolls. You can always use the extra later. Good Luck

87BOSS351C · 05-15-2003, 07:41 AM

I mounted mine on the front of the passenger side shock tower with the summit mounting plate. It fits and looks great. Why is everyone so concerned with the box getting wet in the engine compartment? They are made to be mounted there. Read the instructions, it doesn't say anything about having to keep it bone dry.

I'll try to get a pic to post.

87BOSS351C · 05-15-2003, 03:06 PM

Here is a pic of my 6AL. This was taken before I wired it up, so it looks much better now.

87BOSS351C · 05-15-2003, 03:10 PM

Let's try it this way...

SteveAZ · 05-15-2003, 03:24 PM

That looks like it will work. I have a cold air intake that freed alot of space in that area. I guess I will start making a bracket to mount it to. (That area is not flat). Thanks For the input from everyone

86GT · 05-15-2003, 04:48 PM

87BOSS, did you have to extend any wires to the battery? I'm gonna mount mine where the air box used to be (was EFI, now carb'd). Nice valve covers, those are the old M/T's right? I got a set for my 302 finally.

87BOSS351C · 05-16-2003, 07:16 AM

86GT- yes, I did have to extend some of the wires. I ran them up along the lip on the firewall, so the main power and ground (I kept all my engine grounds in the same place) were extended using the next size larger wire than the 6AL had on it. I just used crimp butt connectors and taped them good. I think I also had to extend the red wire to the Ignition switch, but the wiring in my car was severly hacked when a previous owner went from EFI to carb.

Yes, those are old M/T valve covers. They are painted dark grey with the tops of the fins painted silver. I have seen them polished and with the black crinkle finish on Clevelands, and I think the grey looks a little better (at least on my engine). I like the fact that they have little fingers above each rockerarm to drip oil on them.

05-12-2003, 11:25 PM	#1
SteveAZ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 10	Where to mount MSD 6AL I am looking for a place to mount a MSD 6AL on my 95 GT I have a cold air intake that cleared alot of space but I am not sure. If anyone has some suggestion or pics I would be greatful.

05-12-2003, 11:40 PM	#2
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I have a 90 gt and mine is mounted on the transmission tunnel on the passenger side near the heater core. Now that I think about it, I guess I could have found a better place incase my heater core goes bad, but I have had no problems so far. The only problem I have encountered is with my passengers accidently knocking my tach signal wire out of the box. I had it covered with the factory carpet, when I still had carpet. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

05-13-2003, 01:31 PM	#3
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	My friend has his underneath his cold air intake. The best place to put it is inside the car though. Under the drivers seat is a nice place that is out of the way. The trans tunnel like Caymon said is also a good place, just more out in the open. Don't get me wrong though, I don't think you'll have problems mounting it under the hood, it's just out of rain and stuff like that if it's inside the car. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

05-14-2003, 07:51 AM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I mounted mine under the drivers seat. It's out of the way, protected by being inside the car, and is very easy to switch out the RPM pills if needed. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

05-14-2003, 09:15 AM	#5
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Did anyone have to extend the wires to mount it inside of the car? If so, how much and which ones? __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

05-14-2003, 11:23 PM	#7
Dog5ohfun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 92	I have a 90 Lx with an MSD Digital 6Plus and I mounted where the battery used to be under the hood. I haven't had any problems with it getting wet. It just gets a little dusty. Another place I have seen them is in the cowl under the wipers, you could make a shield to prevent them from getting wet. As far as extending the wires just go to a parts store and get the number of colors you need and in ten foot rolls. You can always use the extra later. Good Luck __________________ Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,

05-15-2003, 07:41 AM	#8
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	On the right shock tower I mounted mine on the front of the passenger side shock tower with the summit mounting plate. It fits and looks great. Why is everyone so concerned with the box getting wet in the engine compartment? They are made to be mounted there. Read the instructions, it doesn't say anything about having to keep it bone dry. I'll try to get a pic to post. __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

05-15-2003, 03:06 PM	#9
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	Here is a pic of my 6AL. This was taken before I wired it up, so it looks much better now. __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

05-15-2003, 03:24 PM	#11
SteveAZ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 10	That looks like it will work. I have a cold air intake that freed alot of space in that area. I guess I will start making a bracket to mount it to. (That area is not flat). Thanks For the input from everyone __________________ 1995 GT

05-15-2003, 04:48 PM	#12
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	87BOSS, did you have to extend any wires to the battery? I'm gonna mount mine where the air box used to be (was EFI, now carb'd). Nice valve covers, those are the old M/T's right? I got a set for my 302 finally. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

05-16-2003, 07:16 AM	#13
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	86GT- yes, I did have to extend some of the wires. I ran them up along the lip on the firewall, so the main power and ground (I kept all my engine grounds in the same place) were extended using the next size larger wire than the 6AL had on it. I just used crimp butt connectors and taped them good. I think I also had to extend the red wire to the Ignition switch, but the wiring in my car was severly hacked when a previous owner went from EFI to carb. Yes, those are old M/T valve covers. They are painted dark grey with the tops of the fins painted silver. I have seen them polished and with the black crinkle finish on Clevelands, and I think the grey looks a little better (at least on my engine). I like the fact that they have little fingers above each rockerarm to drip oil on them. __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

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