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Apr 10, 2008 | 01:30 AM

V-Rod

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From: Forrest City Ar

Msd 6al

When wiring a 6al is it nessery to run a cable all the way back to the battery for the power or can you splice into a sourse somewhere else? Also mounting options?

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Apr 10, 2008 | 01:36 AM

theandies

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I ran a dedicated line all the way to the battery but I did have the engine and trans out at the time so it was easy.
I mounted mine on the passenger wheel well behind the expansion tank. I have pictures but can't post them at work, sorry. You will get people saying keep it out of the heat and moisture but mine has been installed for over 7 years without issue.

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:03 AM

luerja

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you can connect it to your starter.

Apr 10, 2008 | 04:09 AM

JustinD

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you can connect it to your starter.

I did, easier and works just fine.

Apr 10, 2008 | 11:07 AM

JP_80

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you can connect it to your starter.

That's where mine connects.

Apr 10, 2008 | 07:09 PM

Bee Jay

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I connected mine to my alternator hot. Works fine. You can see it here just behind the master cylinder.
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Apr 10, 2008 | 08:16 PM

wiseman79

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I installed on the passenger side splash shield. Not sure if under car exhaust would be too close or contact but works for sidepiped. Ditto on the starter.

Apr 10, 2008 | 10:10 PM

eastltd

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I mounted my on the passenger side inner fender and plan to connect it to the starter.

Hopefully all works out well.

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Apr 10, 2008 | 10:16 PM

400hp427vette

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I had a car that was wired to the back of the alternator

Apr 11, 2008 | 06:27 PM

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Shirley1978

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Quote:

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I connected mine to my alternator hot. Works fine. You can see it here just behind the master cylinder.
Bee Jay

bee jay is tha fuel injection i see??

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:44 PM

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Bee Jay

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bee jay is tha fuel injection i see??

Yep. Check it out here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1985856
Bee Jay

Apr 12, 2008 | 07:50 PM

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Doug70vert

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I also pulled power from the starter and mounted on the right side inner fender. Most people don't even see it hidden there. I've never had any problems, but I did wonder about heat issues with my side pipes.