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My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"

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I installed my MSD box today. Still need to run a couple more wires but its pretty straight forward. I mounted it in the drivers kick panel where the EFI unit was. 

 

First I mounted the insulators

 

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Then the box. It fits nice in there

 

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Heres a couple shots of my engine bay. I still need to tidy things up and route my fuel lines better. 

 

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what are you doing for the crankcase breather (the one under the thermostat housing)? Did you just cap it off or are you venting it some other method?

Looks so good Matt!

And thanks to all for the input. I'll try the Eastwood product and if I have to try a more dire route someday, then so be it.

I sincerely hope this is the 90% I didn't see!

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what are you doing for the crankcase breather (the one under the thermostat housing)? Did you just cap it off or are you venting it some other method?

 

Using an oil catch can mounted next to the radiator.

You should add a 90 degree fitting at the crankcase vent output an then route the hose towards the front of the engine and then over to the catchcan. Maybe you could find a preformed hose with a 90 in it already.... That would be nice!

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If it were to go any further forward the fan would hit it. I need to figure out something for the valve cover vent though.

Can you not route it forwards to behind the distributor? Then across to the catch can.

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The metal tube that goes into the block has a 45 degree bend that is about 4" long. The straight tube that originally came in the block was "lost". So he sent me this one. If I angle it forward the tube will be too close to the fan. I might address this issue later on, but right now I just wanna get this thing running  :P

Did I see a new firewall mat in the picture with the msd ignition? Where did you source that?

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Did some re-reading and answered my own question...

"I also installed my firewall insulator I got from Black Dragon. Its good quality material but the fit isnt the greatest. It required some trimming."

So much good info in this thread!

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Yeah its a good product, just dont expect it to line up perfectly. Just takes a little trimming and it looks great.

Was really hoping for a first start up video.... ;)

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