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RoadRage
05-21-2010, 07:47 AM
Has anyone installed their coil behind the firewall with a pass thru to distributor? If so, did you experience any downside issues?
wmhjr
05-21-2010, 08:07 AM
I have. I mounted the coil using vibration resistance mounts (rubber) to the cowl (wiper linkage area) in my '66 GTO. I used the MSD bulkhead pass-thru on the firewall, and made 2 coil wires. One from the coil to the bulkhead and one from the engine side of the bulkhead to the distributor. I haven't run the car that much yet, but both in practical experience as well as having talked to MSD - no issues whatsoever. My ignition is already in my glove box, which makes it even easier.

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RoadRage
05-21-2010, 05:02 PM
Excellent. Thanks for the feedback.
NOT A TA
05-21-2010, 06:58 PM
I had it that way in my 67 Nova David, no problems
GaRys69
05-22-2010, 05:16 AM
I did all all igniton components bolted to a single panel
behind glove box door on my last 2nd gen Camaro.
It worked fine.
79ZED
05-23-2010, 03:24 PM
Did anyone have trouble with a stereo installed? I would think that ignition noise would be an issue.

John
wmhjr
05-24-2010, 05:26 AM
Did anyone have trouble with a stereo installed? I would think that ignition noise would be an issue.

John

Stereo? In my car, I don't think you could tell. You can't hear the stereo with the car running anyway :)

Seriously, it could be an issue. I'm running shielded cabling from the MSD 6AL2 to the distributor. I'm also using a Secret Audio mounted in the back of the car. So, can't tell from my perspective.
Windycity1
06-01-2010, 07:48 PM
I have my Msd box and coil mounted mounted behind the glove box also. Anytime you can keep your ignition box and coil cool thats a good thing.:)
RoadRage
06-02-2010, 07:26 AM
Do you have a stereo, nav equipment or electronic gauges mounted in the dash? If so, does your coil cause any interference with this equipment?
wmhjr
06-02-2010, 08:14 AM
I have all Autometer electric gauges in the dash. Zero issues from the coil or ignition.
TnBlkC230WZ
07-05-2010, 06:42 AM
I have all Autometer electric gauges in the dash. Zero issues from the coil or ignition.

Which plug wires are your running? My Autometer speedo is going nuts over what I believe is ignition interference.
wmhjr
07-05-2010, 11:33 AM
Which plug wires are your running? My Autometer speedo is going nuts over what I believe is ignition interference.

MSD 8.5mm super conductor #31189
TnBlkC230WZ
07-05-2010, 08:19 PM
MSD 8.5mm super conductor #31189

Thanks, they are on my short list.
prostreet69camaro
08-08-2010, 07:34 PM
Ive had mine under the dash for 15 years with no problems.

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