MSD Coil replacement

You need to read a little closer:

"It is recommended to mount the PN 8202 and 8223 coils in an upright
position. The High Vibration Coil, PN 8222, can be mounted in any position due to its epoxy potting
compound."


I don't understand your comment in regards to the primary terminals as they are in a fixed position
My instructions do not say that, granted they are about 15 years old so maybe they were made better. As to the terminals if you are going to use the stock coil mount on a big or small block then the coil is in the horizontal position, you want to make sure the terminals are also horizontal, not one hood side and other intake side. just my two cents...