Hello all,

I am currently in the middle of a very simple install of the MSD 6AL ignition system. I have a 72 240, with a 280ZX electronic distributor with E12-80 Ignition module. Does anyone have any tips, or tricks that might make me avoid a headache? wiring schematic? Also where have been the best places to mount the MSD box? I have it temporarily located next to the clutch master cylinder under the acces panel. Thanks for any helpful tips.

Dave.

Dave, this is off the subject of your question but we're almost next door neighbors. I'm in Santa Paula. Maybe we could get together and talk about the Z's sometime. Interested?

THis site has the schmatic that you are looking for with helpful hints.

http://geocities.com/zgarage2001/engine.html

Regards

Biker:classic:

Here is a picture of where mine is located. Excuse the dust.

If there's dust in there, then my engine bay must be a compost pile. That's clean! Victor.

Morning Guys, My 6AL is mounted on the right strut tower so I didnt have to lenthen the power wire to the battery. I was wondering if Steve could tell us what the small silver box above his 6AL is? I havent seen that piece on anyone else's car.

I'm still trying to figure out what the little red round cylinder is between the MSD and the unknown silver box.

How about a schematic of how this is all wired up and what the components are Greyghost?

:classic:

Biker

The box is the tach adapter p/n 8920. This install is on a 72 Z and was required because it has a voltage triggered tach.

The round red item is the noise capacitor p/n 8830. It is primarily a voltage safety item for the 6AL. See attachment.

So how does it work? Are you happy with it's performance? I'm trying to figure out whether or not to go with the MSD setup, the Euro distributor, or a 260-280Z distributor.

Hi Greyghost,

where did you get the tach adapter from? what is it worth? i cant find one in Aus so it looks like ill be importing one. does it hook up ok to the standard 240 tach?

vheers,

Brett

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7065&password=&sort=7&thecat=500

I got this a long time ago and will have it in my car by winter. I would also like to know if this is right?

Thanks