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Car: 91 Z28
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hi i am getting ready to run my power cable to the battery and was wondering if you guys know of any plugs up front i can run my cable through to save me time thanks 91Z is the car
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
There might be one on the driver's side of the firewall, in the brake booster area; it's about 3/4 inch diameter. Some cars have it, some don't- but if you do have it, knock it into the engine bay with a hammer and punch; crawl underneath the dash to knock it out.
As long as you make a ton of measurements against existing things in the firewall, it's not that hard to drill a hole. Just make darn sure you know what's in the way! Again, crawl under the dash to drill the hole, drill into the engine bay. But look around on the firewall first to find out what you can drill thru- and run that wire thru a grommet!!
As long as you make a ton of measurements against existing things in the firewall, it's not that hard to drill a hole. Just make darn sure you know what's in the way! Again, crawl under the dash to drill the hole, drill into the engine bay. But look around on the firewall first to find out what you can drill thru- and run that wire thru a grommet!!
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
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Wow I guess I got luck on my car I have that hole that is about 3/4 running thru right by the booster. I have run everything thru it. I found it when I traced the wire for my car alarms siren. I managed to get my 4 gauge wire thru with no problem. Got a few 10s thru there as well. So if you ahve it there is plenty of space for a steroe power wire!
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: 357cid
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look in the MSD catalogue and theres a thing so you can mount the coil in the car.. a firewall pass thru.... if you mount a spark plug end to ur cable you could use that
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by Saigon_Bob
look in the MSD catalogue and theres a thing so you can mount the coil in the car.. a firewall pass thru.... if you mount a spark plug end to ur cable you could use that
look in the MSD catalogue and theres a thing so you can mount the coil in the car.. a firewall pass thru.... if you mount a spark plug end to ur cable you could use that
DO NOT use the one for a remote coil.....
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28
Engine: hot 355 ci small block
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Originally posted by NEEDAZ
NO! That bulk head is for high voltage, NOT high current. There is one for high current in the Summit book though, it's for passing the battery cable though a mettle plate.
DO NOT use the one for a remote coil.....
NO! That bulk head is for high voltage, NOT high current. There is one for high current in the Summit book though, it's for passing the battery cable though a mettle plate.
DO NOT use the one for a remote coil.....
why all the expense, complexity and danger of things from summit??? you won't find professional car audio shops doing anything but drilling....a factory grommet is fine if you can find one...I know my 3rd gen didn't have it.
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
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Originally posted by NEEDAZ
NO! That bulk head is for high voltage, NOT high current. There is one for high current in the Summit book though, it's for passing the battery cable though a mettle plate.
DO NOT use the one for a remote coil.....
NO! That bulk head is for high voltage, NOT high current. There is one for high current in the Summit book though, it's for passing the battery cable though a mettle plate.
DO NOT use the one for a remote coil.....
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where is this grommet i hear so much about becuz the only thing i got is the pass thru to the hood cable. any pics
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28
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Originally posted by Saigon_Bob
where is this grommet i hear so much about becuz the only thing i got is the pass thru to the hood cable. any pics
where is this grommet i hear so much about becuz the only thing i got is the pass thru to the hood cable. any pics
double check both sides, make sure its a good/safe spot, and drill yourself a hole. by far the easiest and cleanest way to do it.
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by HamiltonAudio
or how about just find a nice piece of flat metal on the firewall (it exists just below the heaterbox on the passenger side footwell), using a sharp drillbit drill an appropriate sized hole and protect it with a gromment. then use black silicone and fill the rest of the open area in to keep water out, and ur done.
why all the expense, complexity and danger of things from summit??? you won't find professional car audio shops doing anything but drilling....a factory grommet is fine if you can find one...I know my 3rd gen didn't have it.
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or how about just find a nice piece of flat metal on the firewall (it exists just below the heaterbox on the passenger side footwell), using a sharp drillbit drill an appropriate sized hole and protect it with a gromment. then use black silicone and fill the rest of the open area in to keep water out, and ur done.
why all the expense, complexity and danger of things from summit??? you won't find professional car audio shops doing anything but drilling....a factory grommet is fine if you can find one...I know my 3rd gen didn't have it.
bmoney
I had to get a set of these after a dead PPI amp cooked the terminals off my 80A supply.
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