Installed Mallory 6A

[Mikz86TA]

So I finally got around to installing the Mallory 6A ignition box I had.
I was doing some more of the underside resto on the TransAm and ran out of paint and stainless hardware. So I came to a stopping point and needed something to do. I didnt have time to get into the rocker arm swap, tho I think I have everything I need for that now. So the easiest upgrade was the ignition.

Nothing really difficult about the install. Read the instructions and follow the diagrams.

I placed the box tucked neatly between the PCM and FanBox.
I wired the coil and trigger wires straight across to the MSD coil. I put quick disconnects in case of box failure I can quickly re-connect it back stock.
I ran the ground and batt wires up to the battery.
Loomed, soldered, taped, heatshrinked, etc. Other than the big red anodized box, its fairly stealth.
Took all of about 1 hour taking my time.

Pics :

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http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/Mikz86TA/Truck/Mods%20and%20Work/S10-MalloryBox2.jpg

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She fired right up without a hitch. Good thing since it was a used box.
Does seem to crank a bit quicker and idle seems smoother. I gave it a few revs and it seemed responsive. Ill give it a few days of testing, cold cranks, warm cranks, etc to see if I realy noticed the improvements.
Ill drive it later and see how she does laying into it, top end pulls, etc.

[04silveradomykk]

Cool, I noticed a bit doing the MSD 6a on my 2004.

I did a Mallory VI A on my 1936 Chevy Rat Rod, I went with a mallory box because the SBC had a Mallory Uni-Lite distributor.

[Mikz86TA]

Yeah, the Mallory is digital whereas the MSD 6A/6AL's are analog. So in digital I was looking at Crane and Mallory. But the Mallory new was way cheaper since you can get it without rev limiters. Since the trucks PCM has rev limiter built in, I went looking for a Mallory that was basic to keep cost down. No sense in getting more than I needed.
I found this one for a steal on the ThirdGen forum. It was calling my name LOL
I have a 6AL MSD on the TransAm. I went with that for the need of a rev limiter, well known and I have a MSD Billet dizzy that it plugs right into.
I dont expect much really. But every bit could help Im sure.

THX for the comaplements

[bespurcell]

Looks good Mike.

[Jongo88]

Yeah, the Mallory is digital whereas the MSD 6A/6AL's are analog. So in digital I was looking at Crane and Mallory. But the Mallory new was way cheaper since you can get it without rev limiters. Since the trucks PCM has rev limiter built in, I went looking for a Mallory that was basic to keep cost down. No sense in getting more than I needed.
I found this one for a steal on the ThirdGen forum. It was calling my name LOL
I have a 6AL MSD on the TransAm. I went with that for the need of a rev limiter, well known and I have a MSD Billet dizzy that it plugs right into.
I dont expect much really. But every bit could help Im sure.

THX for the comaplements
Keep us posted on what you find out. Like power and mpg and so on..

[Jongo88]

Now that you have some drive time how do you like it???

[Mikz86TA]

No problems. To be honest IDK if it did much by way of HP improvement. Im sure just a little

[93_deuce]

Is this possible on a 93 CPI? I've been hunting an idle/timing issue for awhile and I have exhausted all options.

May be time to upgrade the ignition but I'm electrically "stupid" so I'm not sure what would work on a CPI motor....any thoughts?