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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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Why is it so hot in the glovebox??? Just checking, but I don't really understand that??

Well, I may be moving mine to a different location then.
Old Mar 29, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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I might just run a vent hose bringing some outside air into the glovebox instead of moving it. Any ideas of where to bring the vent from without causing too many wind noises??
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 01:10 AM
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You could just run a tube into the glove box, then duct it into the AC...

but I wouldn't suggest using the heater

Or you could just move the box.
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 02:10 AM
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you can see where i put mine lookie here

http://www.geocities.com/ramair96ws6...?1001110463977


last pic havent had any problems yet and i live in las vegas and it gets a little warm here
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 08:26 AM
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Originally posted by DubbyZ28Camaro
Why is it so hot in the glovebox??? Just checking, but I don't really understand that??

Well, I may be moving mine to a different location then.
No air circulation. The MSD unit creates it's own heat. It is clearly stated in the MSD install instructions "Do not mount in glove box".
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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I removed the pannel behind the air dam, but ahead of the left front wheel. About 10 6mm bolts hold it in place. There is plenty of room up there. Even if you are running a FIPK.
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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I have mine right in the middle on the radiator cover
look in sig at old camaro and u can see
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Hmmm..i kinda like the AC vent idea....turn the AC on, and cool the box off!! I kinda like where it is mounted now, because it is out of the way and not cluttering anything...plus, I drilled holes in my glovebox, so I really don't want to have to be nitpicky and buy a new glovebox because I had to screw it up.

Thanks!!
Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:07 AM
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Actually, you could go high-tech with this!

Have an electric cutout-type thing in the line going to the glove box, and have a circuit in the glove box with the mSD, and when it gets to a certain temp, have an LED on your dash light up; At which point you make sure AC is on, not heat, then hit the switch and open the "cutout"


damn, i'm a geek... DAMMIT!
Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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I put mine on top of the radiator overflow tank after I moved the battery to the rear. Maybe not the coolest (least heat) place but it looks good and has worked fine even on hot, humid summer days.

Wiring is a piece of cake with good positive and ground points right there. A friend found out they want a good ground and positive connection 'cause his ran like crap until he ran a better positive wire to the battery. He originaly ran it through the fuse block.

The benefit is not real obvious but it gives a much better spark in the upper rpms than the stock system and will let you get the best out of other performance mods.
Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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I hid mine under the front driver's fender next to the CAI. I wanted cool air on it and out of the way. I get a lot of Mustang guys looking under the hood and wondering what I'm running. It looks stock. The motor is stock but there are some hidden goodies.

Again, in the pocket next to the CAI filters.
Old May 6, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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Originally posted by ramair96ws6
you can see where i put mine lookie here

http://www.geocities.com/ramair96ws6...?1001110463977


last pic havent had any problems yet and i live in las vegas and it gets a little warm here
I tried to fit my Mallory box there, but it's TOO DANG BIG. I hate this thing if for no other reason than its immense size! And also I wanted to ask where you got the elbow that fits the TB?

Glovebox seems like a good place, until you get it all installed and running, then open the glovebox...you know what its like when you go to pull the Thanksgiving turkey out...?

It wont fit under the seat(s) either.

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Old May 6, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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If you don't have power seats it should fit under the passenger seat, at the rear of the seat. So if you were in the drivers seat, put your hand behind the passenger seat then touch the floor, it should fint under there. Put it up against the catalytic onverter hump. You might also want to wire up a 12v fan to a temp probe and a small circuit, so it turned on when it got over 100 degrees.
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