Programmable MSD 6AL-2 questions

[SSLance]

With the factory ECM and harness out of the way, it looks like the new MSD box will slide right into the pocket the ECM used to set in and the wires will feed right out the same hole the CCC harness used.







Does anyone see any issues with me just sliding the MSD box into this slot in the plastic kick panel to hold it in place?

It almost seems too simple and easy...

There isn't room in the slot to put the rubber feet the MSD box comes with though, the box itself just barely fits into the plastic pocket. Not sure if the box creates too much heat for the plastic or if the plastic will transfer to much vibration to the shell of the MSD box? I can't imagine either being a problem though as the box is digital now and the factory ECM has been riding in that slot for 30 years now with no issues.

[Che70velle]

Lance, i ran MSD in my racing days, and I'll tell you, I always had a spare one in the hauler, wired up with quick connector, ready to go. I can honestly say that I had more MSD box failures, than I had flat tires, in all the years I raced. If I were you, I'd get a spare box, and have it ready to go.
I ran the 6ALN box, which never really got hot. I'm not sure about the particular box you have, as far as heat goes, but I'd think that there would be ventilation in the kick panel area? I don't feel that vibration or harmonics should be an issue from the plastic panel. If you strapped it directly to something metallic, that would be a different sermon. I like what your doing with your car this winter.

[SSLance]

Thanks Scott. MSD says in their instructions that they do not recommend installing the box in an enclosed area like a glove box. This area has open slots on the top, bottom and toward the firewall for air to circulate through but would have plastic right up against the top and bottom of the box. With the box being all digital I can't imagine vibration or heat being an issue...plus it'll be a much nicer environment for the box there than out on the inner fenderwell.

I'll probably wait and ask the MSD tech on Monday before permanently running the wires but I think this is where it's gonna end up.

[SSLance]

Looks like MSD approves of the spot...

Originally Posted by msdtech1955

that wil work out fine... if the ecu was mounted there ...I really don't see any problems.