need to relocate the ignition coill

[rwcstang 201]

was wondering if any one can post up pictures of their engine bay on where you guys put your ignition coil, i was going to mount it on the original spot but since i upgrade to an edelbrock performer rpm intake manifold i'm having a tough time on relocating the ignition coil. thanks n advance

[dennyb68 11]

This is the only picture of it that I have right now.I mounted mine to the front of the drivers head.I will get a better picture tomorrow.

[dennyb68 11]

I found a better picture of the coil mount that I used.

[Mustangus 10]

This is where mine is located, been there since I got it.

Edited February 12, 2009 by Mustangus

[mikem 13]

On a stock 302 with pwr steering and air, it is mounted on the passenger head.

[SlimeGold 69 15]

Mine was on the intake also and I had to move it when I installed the RPM. I moved it to the drivers side head. Works out pretty good. Keeps it close to the dist and makes a neat,clean look. The picture is not that great but you might make it out.

[69again 10]

Mine is on the passenger side. I had to work it in.

[coz 108]

Basically the same as Slimes'. Good location - close to the dizzy and don't have to drag wires over to the fender wall.

 

http://www.1969stang.com/gallery/COZ-69Mach1/111_1154?full=1

[rwcstang 201]

yeah thing is i have a modern power steering pump and the alternator mount so the location i cant put those in those areas. here are some pictures

 

 

 

[rwcstang 201]

i was thinking of going with the Hei gm type Distributor any good brands for a good price?

[69gmachine 15]

It's hard to tell from your pic, but there might be enough room to put it on the passenger side head even with the alternator up high like that.

 

This is mine in the factory location for power steering and air (302 and 351W)

Edited February 12, 2009 by 69gmachine
found a better picture

[dennyb68 11]

I would use the Ford Duraspark Dizzy before I used any HEI setup.The Duraspark looks like the point dizzys with just two extra wires.I mounted the control module for the Duraspark on the drivers front fender apron and it works great and its easy to install.

[rwcstang 201]

okay here is a better picture as you can see since im using modern brackets there is no room on where i can put it. any ideas? i dont want to hang it on the the shock tower looks out of place to me.

[dennyb68 11]

In that case I think I would make some kind of bracket and mount it on your upper power steering bolt(the one with the spacer)like between the spacer and the pump maybe.

[dennyb68 11]

BTW why do you want to get rid of the Duraspark?

[rwcstang 201]

In that case I think I would make some kind of bracket and mount it on your upper power steering bolt(the one with the spacer)like between the spacer and the pump maybe.

 

that is what i was thinking of doing. Im prolly going to be looking around to see if i can make one or modified the bracket i have now.

 

BTW why do you want to get rid of the Duraspark?

at first i was getting fed up with relocating the coil and i was going to go with an HEI conversion so i wouldn't have to worry about anything else, but since i bought a new air filter case, i know the HEI is way bigger than the Distributor i have now and will prolly cause some clearance issues.

 

but before i was having a few problems with the old motor, the motor would sound like it died because i would lose power, then a misfire would occur this is during cruising or freeway driving so i thought it could be causing the problem aswell. again i was thinking it was the alternator as well (65 amp) and i installed a cd deck and now an electrical fan which im going to get a 100amp but couldn't figure why my car would misfire though everything seemed fine when i checked it out.

[SlimeGold 69 15]

How do you have the duraspark box wired up? Do you have a full 12 volts on the power lead going to the box? I would work out the bugs with the Duraspark or even run a petronix in a points dist before switching to a HEI. I think Denny is right on mounting the coil. That looks like your only option if you want to keep the coil on the engine.

Edited February 15, 2009 by SlimeGold 69

[dennyb68 11]

The duraspark box wire diagram is on Mustang Steves website.

[69gmachine 15]

For both simplicity and reliability, I don't think there is anything out there that has the track record of the Duraspark II ignition. My car starts like an efi car with just a couple of pumps on the pedal. Parts are available all across the country although I seriously doubt you will ever need to replace anything but the cap and rotor. I had mine set up by Ignitioneering with a full length bronze bushing. Although the housing is an original C9 casting, it will be as reliable and accurate as any billet aftermarket dizzy with the long bushing. It was able to support over 530 HP. It's hard to ask for more.

 

I would mount the coil where DennyB suggested behind the spacer on the driver side head using the stock style coil bracket.

[dennyb68 11]

IMO Those HEI ProCrap dizzys are not worth the box they are shipped in.You can get them on ebay for about $50 that should tell you something.