Transition Camaro

[MX145]

The guys at formula43 sent me a cap to test fit over my Wilwood hubs. Formula 43 customer service is top notch.

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by MX145

Dude that sketch is awesome! I stared at the car for a few minutes yesterday and thought why do today what I can do tomorrow. I also looked at the kick panels trying to figure out a good way to seal them as I want to keep the vents. At the end of the day nothing got done. Back to the tunnel.. I'm planning to do something along the lines of what you are. I was thinking flange so water would have a harder time making it into the car.

you're too kind. Understood on keeping it water tight- that's why I was thinking of the dum dum to help seal it, as well as any possible exhaust fumes. The recessed flange will likely require shrinking in the top four corners which (at least for me) would be a PITA to do that and maintain the shape of the tunnel. I'd have to resort to cutting and welding them, ha ha

[MX145]

Trying to think this through. I have an ignition box, coil, and ECM to fit somewhere. Looks like the only two places I have are under the console and between the cowl and glove box right above the vintage air. Not much room in either location and I prefer to be able to remove the tunnel without much trouble. Ignition and coil just barely fit under console and can be unplugged if needed. This may be the route I go.

[Spiffav8]

I think that's the same area Jeff put his and you would never know. Still easy to get to if needed.

[waynieZ]

Make sure you have ventilation, my nephew had two MSDs go bad under his console and we think it was heat build up. I'm not sure if his were the old style not digital. Nice work packaging it all.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Make sure you have ventilation, my nephew had two MSDs go bad under his console and we think it was heat build up. I'm not sure if his were the old style not digital. Nice work packaging it all.

I was going to comment on this placement and heat -- but I have not used or owned one of the newer digital versions so held back.

I'd find out how much heat is generated before I'd choose an enclosed location like this. If it gets hot - I'd factor in some way to ventilate that area.

[MX145]

Thanks for the insight guys. I didn't even think about the heat. I just assumed it would be better than the engine compartment but didn't think about the fact it generates its own. I can't seem to find a great option for placing the electronics; been putting this off for a few months. I may have to leave the wires long and try it in this configuration.

[GregWeld]

In my '56 Nomad that had a bench seat -- I put the MSD under the passenger side... it had plenty of room and air circulation.

If you're not painted etc -- you can make some brackets and put it under the fender and hide it mounting it on the wheel well.... they can be painted to match or blacked out etc.

[MX145]

Thanks guys,
I'm going to check out the fender option. I'm running all my heater AC hoses on the passenger side inner fender however I should have room on the drivers side cowl fender area. The core support side of the fenders are reserved for forced induction if I can make it happen some day.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by MX145

Thanks guys,
I'm going to check out the fender option. I'm running all my heater AC hoses on the passenger side inner fender however I should have room on the drivers side cowl fender area. The core support side of the fenders are reserved for forced induction if I can make it happen some day.

Hell with the 6AL-2 you could mount that sucker next to the battery in the trunk. Battery wires short, run tach,coil leads and ignition sense to the front. Those wires don't care how long they are.
Mount the e core coil on the intake manifold, it can take the heat.