Where to mount ignition box

1slow95 · Apr 6, 2006

I know all the various places I can mount it, I just can't decide where I want to put it. I have the Crane Hi-6 CD box, http://store.summitracing.com/partd...t=CRN-6000-6440&N=4294925127+115&autoview=sku, that looks like this.

First of all, Im feeling pretty burnt out on working on my car so any easy installation would be best. Im thinking about putting it in the standard place on the firewall above the brake booster, but I'm not sure if it will look right there with pretty much everything else hidden in my engine bay.

The other place Im thinking about is in the glove box. The problem with that is I have to run wires, which I just havn't been able to get motivated to do.

What to do....

Also, if I mount it in the engine bay, will it hurt to run the power wire to the alternator power wire instead of the battery?

And here's a pic of my engine bay

urban96 · Apr 6, 2006

that bay is so nice, you gotta stick it inside the car somewhere. i would go with either the glove box or the center console. or even under the passenger seat

HISSIN50 · Apr 6, 2006

I agree with putting it in the interior, esp since you dont want the clutter/braggin rights of having it under the hood (I think the latter is one main reason people put them under the hood).

Extending the harness shouldnt be too time consuming and I have to wonder............... I KNOW what it's like to burn out. Do you need this box installed right now? If not, be like me and add it to the list of chit to do when I feel motivated.

wytstang · Apr 6, 2006

The best way to install it is in my car, that way your bay stays clean problem solved. I'll pm you my addy kay...

69clark · Apr 7, 2006

Yeah, don't clutter up that sweet bay with that box.

SeventyMach1 · Apr 7, 2006

I agree with the others. That bay is way too nice to put that in there. Put it in the glove box and conceal all wiring.

MysteryMachine · Apr 7, 2006

+5 if i can count right ha ha not in the bay

95strokerPSU · Apr 7, 2006

Where's your fuse box. I'm assuming it's in the driver side fender somewhere. I just moved my fuse box into the fender so I'm gonna mount my MSD box somewhere close by. Definitely keep it out of sight.

1slow95 · Apr 7, 2006

Going to the dyno Sunday, so I need to do it tonight or tomorrow. I've allready put it off for a month

You guys suck....looks like I'll be picking up some extra wire!

nmcgrawj · Apr 7, 2006

You should put it on top of the washer reservoir in the fender but u'll still have to run wires just not as much. But then, ya gotta pop off the fender.

yellow1995Cobra · Apr 7, 2006

Id go with it in the fender, or under the rear seat delete (if you have one).

HISSIN50 · Apr 7, 2006

If you need it for a dyno, just toss it whereever it fits under the engine bay. You can relocate it down the line...........

1slow95 · Apr 7, 2006

HISSIN50 said:
If you need it for a dyno, just toss it whereever it fits under the engine bay. You can relocate it down the line...........

I picked up some wires today and borrowed a soldering iron from work...But I may just do that depending on how lazy I get tomorrow.

HISSIN50 · Apr 7, 2006

Low-5.0 said:
I picked up some wires today and borrowed a soldering iron from work...But I may just do that depending on how lazy I get tomorrow.

Sounds good. You can tell that I can be extremely lazy at times, and I like to share with others how they can also be lazy.
I'm sure you'll have it whipped in no time.

MysteryMachine · Apr 8, 2006

does it hurt anything to extend the wires?

yellow1995Cobra · Apr 8, 2006

MysteryMachine said:
does it hurt anything to extend the wires?

No. If your worried about voltage drop, just step up the gauge of the wire (numerically lower) for the longer run.

xr8d302 · Apr 8, 2006

Personally, I would duct tape it to the top of the hood....

mricci · Apr 8, 2006

I would put it in the fenders, i know someone who had an msd in their glove box and it would overheat sometimes if he didnt leave the glove box open. I definitely would try and keep it out of the engine bay though.

MysteryMachine · Apr 8, 2006

ok was just wondering I don't have one. Prob won't for a good while just seemed liek a good question to ask.

Aaron thats why your cars broke

1slow95 · Apr 8, 2006

Got it mounted in the glove box today! If it starts to overheat, Im thinking I can get a 12v computer case fan and install it in the glovebox too.

Only problem is the rev limiter isn't working, but that's not real important at the moment.

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