[vettestr]

I am running a Chebbie but have run many engine types and still mount the coil on the cockpit side of the firewall. With a front mounted distrib (a Ford) or many others the coil wire from firewall forward is longer than a rear distrib but not an issue or cause for concern.
I believe the coil wire length is a better option than coil exposed to engine heat. This becomes even more of a benefit if running a aftermarket coil as they are either big and bulky or color also in contrast to everything , they could be painted but why bother.
PS.. The red bracket on Jdogs firewall is the xducer for a fuel pressure gauger. Never run fuel via a line or 1/8 hose to the gauger inside the cockpit as it is a BIG fire hazard. Good choice Jdog. Also illegal in all class racing I know of to run gas inside cockpit to a gauger.