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Old 10-17-2010, 11:50 PM   #1
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clean firewall/msd box

got any pictures of how you guy cleaned up the fire wall a little with all the wires and vacuum hoses.

also for thos who are running a msd box where did you mount it under the hood?

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Old 10-17-2010, 11:55 PM   #2
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

I cleaned my firewall with a paint stripper a putty knife and then I painted it. I had wires mounted on the firewall with clips. I mounted my msd box on the passenger side fire wall right next to the ac unit.

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Old 10-18-2010, 12:28 AM   #3
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

could you get some pics for me jay
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Old 10-18-2010, 12:50 AM   #4
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

Here are some pictures that will hopefully help.
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Old 10-18-2010, 03:56 PM   #5
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

looks good, but im keeping my AC and everything with it.


anymore anyone?
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Old 10-18-2010, 04:17 PM   #6
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Old 10-18-2010, 04:21 PM   #7
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

Where did you run the wires that where on the top of the fire wall going across?
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Various places. Some went down and under the core support, others are hidden behind the crossmember. Look at where the wires are going and determine a less visable route.
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Old 10-18-2010, 07:30 PM   #9
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

i routed all my wires under the lip of the firewall. pretty easy job and way cleaner look
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

pic... that bundle of wires on the fender well are for the headlights. they will be routed through the fender to the core support and under the radiator. excuse the dust
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yea i need to clean up this mess..
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Old 10-19-2010, 12:37 AM   #12
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

I always hide the msd boxes under the dashboard when I install them.
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Old 10-19-2010, 12:44 AM   #13
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I always hide the msd boxes under the dashboard when I install them.
Best place, I hate seeing them mounted on the firewall. Someone takes the time to shave the firewall and clean it up then BAM! MSD box right in the middle.
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Old 10-19-2010, 12:42 AM   #14
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

yea i kinda want to show it off under the hood
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Old 10-19-2010, 12:45 AM   #15
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Re: clean firewall/msd box

maybe on like the inner side of the fender
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