Coil Location

Dave Turner · 07-03-2011, 10:59 AM

This is a two part question.

1. - Coil location preference in a stocker application; under hood vs. interior??

2. - If you prefer the interior option, would you use the MSD style bulkhead fitting or a continuous coil wire routed through a grommet?

Thanks everyone and hope you're enjoying the CanadaDay / Independence Day festivities!!

rick lester · 07-03-2011, 01:17 PM

Dave, with a Ford distributor being on the front of the motor, I personally would mount it up front on the core support or the fender apron. If the distributor was on the back of the motor, ie; Chevy, then I could see mounting in the interior but even then thats alot more work than needed, in my opinion. My thinking on this is shorter wires mean less problems.

Dragsinger · 07-03-2011, 01:33 PM

Dave, if you pass through the firewall be sure the coil wire fits loosely in the grommet. That is to say, grommet ID slightly larger than coil wire OD.

Also, what about the coil primary wires? Is the ignition controller already mounted inside the car? The primary wires need to be separated from the secondary wire.

Dave Turner · 07-03-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Dave, if you pass through the firewall be sure the coil wire fits loosely in the grommet. That is to say, grommet ID slightly larger than coil wire OD.

Also, what about the coil primary wires? Is the ignition controller already mounted inside the car? The primary wires need to be separated from the secondary wire.

The ignition box will be inside the car; (once I finish the install). I planned to run the coil primary wires through a separate port.

Thanks Larry.

GTX JOHN · 07-03-2011, 04:10 PM

We had many headaches with MSD Bulkhead connector.....it would arc to
ground. MSD does not advise it anymore on Drag Appliciations.

Hats off to those who have given so much so that we still are free and can celebrate the 4th tomorrow !

Greg Reimer 7376 · 07-03-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

We had many headaches with MSD Bulkhead connector.....it would arc to
ground. MSD does not advise it anymore on Drag Appliciations.

Hats off to those who have given so much so that we still are free and can celebrate the 4th tomorrow !

Right,John!! And let's vote the rest of them out so we can stay free!!!

Tim H · 07-03-2011, 04:29 PM

Hey Dave, I vote for under hood on stocker. I just came back from Norwalk Nat'l event and many stockers have it under hood on firewall, I looked at many, trust me.

Dick Kirkpatrick · 07-03-2011, 04:37 PM

I would put it as near to the distributor as possible, keeping in mind to locate it away from extreme heat sources.

I think Venice had his mounted on the front motor plate.

Dave Turner · 07-03-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Kirkpatrick

I would put it as near to the distributor as possible, keeping in mind to locate it away from extreme heat sources.

I think Venice had his mounted on the front motor plate.

Dick, great idea....I'll mount it on the motor plate!! Jackmule!

Dave Turner · 07-03-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim H

Hey Dave, I vote for under hood on stocker. I just came back from Norwalk Nat'l event and many stockers have it under hood on firewall, I looked at many, trust me.

Thanks Tim; keeping it simple is probably a good thing.

07-03-2011, 10:59 AM	#1
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Coil Location This is a two part question. 1. - Coil location preference in a stocker application; under hood vs. interior?? 2. - If you prefer the interior option, would you use the MSD style bulkhead fitting or a continuous coil wire routed through a grommet? Thanks everyone and hope you're enjoying the CanadaDay / Independence Day festivities!! __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

07-03-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Coil Location Dave, with a Ford distributor being on the front of the motor, I personally would mount it up front on the core support or the fender apron. If the distributor was on the back of the motor, ie; Chevy, then I could see mounting in the interior but even then thats alot more work than needed, in my opinion. My thinking on this is shorter wires mean less problems.

07-03-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Coil Location Dave, if you pass through the firewall be sure the coil wire fits loosely in the grommet. That is to say, grommet ID slightly larger than coil wire OD. Also, what about the coil primary wires? Is the ignition controller already mounted inside the car? The primary wires need to be separated from the secondary wire. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

07-03-2011, 04:10 PM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,719 Likes: 2,767 Liked 2,425 Times in 687 Posts	Re: Coil Location We had many headaches with MSD Bulkhead connector.....it would arc to ground. MSD does not advise it anymore on Drag Appliciations. Hats off to those who have given so much so that we still are free and can celebrate the 4th tomorrow !

07-03-2011, 04:29 PM	#7
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Likes: 1,062 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Coil Location Hey Dave, I vote for under hood on stocker. I just came back from Norwalk Nat'l event and many stockers have it under hood on firewall, I looked at many, trust me.

07-03-2011, 04:37 PM	#8
Dick Kirkpatrick Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carlise, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Coil Location I would put it as near to the distributor as possible, keeping in mind to locate it away from extreme heat sources. I think Venice had his mounted on the front motor plate. __________________ Dick Kirkpatrick 3033 SS