MSD 6AL vibration mounts

[91five-o]

Are the vibration mounts that are supplied with the ignition box really crucial to be installed or am I able to just leave them out? Thanks

 

[crunchie12268]

if you are mounting it inside your car like under your seat or something I wouldn't. But if it is in the engine bay... I would strongly recommend it. Most people have problems with the MSD's when it is close to heat for a long time or is constantly vibrating.

 

[S/CBlack95GT]

In this picture you can see where mine is mounted(the red box there behind the headlight). I have had it solid mounted for the last 2 years with no problems. Of course I have only put about 4,000 miles on the car in that time, but nonetheless it has gave me no problems.

 

[87GT 306]

What all has to be done in order to install an MSD box inside the car? I want to put mine on the tranny tunnel. Anyone have thiers there?

 

[blown1989saleen]

What all has to be done in order to install an MSD box inside the car? I want to put mine on the tranny tunnel. Anyone have thiers there?

not an MSD, but i DO have my Crane HI6 mounted on the passenger side of the trans tunnel. and yes if you are mounting your ignition box on a solid surface(which i dont recommend) you need to use the rubber isolator mounts.

 

[Michael Yount]

The two things that are the hardest on electrical components are - you guessed it - heat and vibration. Anything you can do to remedy those two things will improve the reliability of the ignition system.

 

[90mustangGT]

I hear a lot of complaints about ingnition boxes going out, and a lot of people I have talked to say mounting inside on a soft surface really helps.