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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Default Cover over MSD?

I can't make up my mind whether or not to cover my MSD or look at it. I like the looks both ways. Would that much metal grounding create any problems for the high output of the MSD? Or say screw it and sell the cover? Opinions?


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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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The cover would not affect the performance one way or the other.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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I like 'em naked.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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I'd say leave it off. You can see from miles away that the engine isn't stock, so why be ashamed of the performance goodies you have on there....

Can I ask you where you got the cover for the master brake cylinder, haven't seen that one before.

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Its a personal preference. I like it with out the cover. My $0.02
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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I've always liked the look of the ignition sheilding. It's one of those things that sets a Vette engine apart from everything else. If it's in good shape, I'd leave it on.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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I got rid of the sheilding long ago. Just one more thing to get in the way when working on it. If it is a stock motor and your into tha tleave it on. You have modified it so leave it off.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Default Thanks Guys...

for all your opinions. Good point....why take a 'hotrod' motor and stick something stock on it?!? It's staying OFF.

Candy Red 77; Got it from my Brother, came off his '34 Ford Roadster, 'Vette M/C under the floorboard, drilled and tapped for remote reservoirs. He changed out to all Wilwood. I can ask him but it was on there when he bought the rod so......?
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