Computer location

[Boony405hp]

Where have you put your computer for your new hemi? I was going to try put it in behind the dash but since getting a vintage air unit, that takes up all of the space. I'm thinking of putting it in a sealed box in the engine bay but looking for ideas before I commit to doing that in case i see a better idea.

Dave

 

[67Dart273]

Here's what I'm doing, and "what you see." the key is the "new" cowl vent

At top is an aftermarket fuse panel "pretty much" in the stock 67 location. Below that a relay box out of a Jeep, actually, combined modules /relays / parts of two of them, and UNDER it sticking out the bottom is the Holley EFI ECU

The vent is a MUSTANG cowl vent box which has been cut off so the butterfly is all that is left. I'll use a short cable just like the Mustang / B body vents did

It used to look like this, before cutting it down

You can say what you want about using Ferd parts but this created a LOT of room under there.

B body boxes I don't think fit

Believe it or not, with very little effort, the kick panel will fit over the Holley box

 

[RealWing]

My 2 FAST boxes now occupy the whole glove box!!

 

[Hellcat Cuda]

At this point, I'm undecided, but I like important things in these special builds to be in a semi prominent location. I really like the glove box. I may also create a spot inside the custom console I'll be building. My MP ECM has a nine pin connector, so I may have that end of the module accessible through the console surface for easy connecting / programming. I also have a whole "electrical cabinet" in place of my rear seat and would love to install it in there. However, I would picture that may be too long of a run for ignition wiring. Mine will probably end up in the glove box or under the console...

 

[72BBSwinger]

I have ECU,junction stud,buss bar,relays and voltage regulator under pass side cowl and on kick panel with cowl hole blocked off. Fuse panel is under driver side cowl. I also retain stock glove box.

 

[boden]

Mine is similar to 67Dart273. I replaced the air vent box with a block off cover and mounted the computer and a box for fuses and relays there instead.

 

[67Dart273]

Mine is similar to 67Dart273. I replaced the air vent box with a block off cover and mounted the computer and a box for fuses and relays there instead.

Amazing amount of room up there, when you get rid of the vent box, eh? LOL

 

[mo-cars]

I removed both vent boxes , replaced with plate and flex tube leeding to remote eyeball vent , frees up some room while still providing some ventilation . I think I'll mount my ECU on pass side kick panal , and fuses , relays , bus bars , on panal inside firewall . I also like to retain glovbox.

 

[Boony405hp]

Thanks for the feedback, not the most interesting topic I know but it's good to bounce ideas around. I also want to retain my glovebox.

 

[ralphie361]

I left mine in the engine compartment, it's not hidden at all, but I kind of like it because it's where the modern cars are and it's easy to get to. The serviceability is nice, and the way I built the harness I can unplug my original firewall plug and my app connector and drop the k member with engine and harness together. Not the prettiest by far, and seems like the easy way, but it's good for upgrades down the road.

 

[Boony405hp]

I re-arranged the vintage air unit and managed to fit my computer on the upper kick panel area.