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> Where do people put the DME on a 3.2 L 914/6 conversion
Tdskip
post Dec 19 2019, 08:22 PM
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Is there a best practice I should be aware of here as I continue to plan this out?

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post Dec 19 2019, 08:31 PM
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post Dec 19 2019, 08:31 PM
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Behind the driver or passenger seat most often.
Once I clean up some wires, I want to see if I can get it to the passenger footwell. If I can't, It may go between the seats in a little custom cover.
It should always be kept dry and cool.
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post Dec 19 2019, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 19 2019, 09:31 PM) *

In the car.

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Ha, so extra long extension cord or someone running with it next to the car is not an option. Got it.

@mepstein - are you planning on modifying the interior backpad or, instead, passing it through and mounting it on the interior side of the backpad? Sounds like that later.

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post Dec 19 2019, 09:04 PM
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I put mine under the foam block on the passenger footwell. But I had to extend the DME harness to make it reach.

If I were going to do it again, I would put it in the middle of the car under the back pad.
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post Dec 19 2019, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Dec 19 2019, 10:04 PM) *

I put mine under the foam block on the passenger footwell. But I had to extend the DME harness to make it reach.

If I were going to do it again, I would put it in the middle of the car under the back pad.


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post Dec 19 2019, 09:10 PM
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Under the dash on the passenger side ...
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post Dec 19 2019, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 19 2019, 10:10 PM) *

Under the dash on the passenger side ...
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I don’t think mine will reach but that would be the perfect spot.
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post Dec 19 2019, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 19 2019, 09:10 PM) *

Under the dash on the passenger side ...
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Where? I couldn't find a spot under there.

Do you have a picture?
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post Dec 19 2019, 09:18 PM
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Don’t think mine will reach either, great spot however
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post Dec 19 2019, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(Tdskip @ Dec 19 2019, 09:54 PM) *

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 19 2019, 09:31 PM) *

In the car.

Sorry I couldn't resist (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)



Ha, so extra long extension cord or someone running with it next to the car is not an option. Got it.

@mepstein - are you planning on modifying the interior backpad or, instead, passing it through and mounting it on the interior side of the backpad? Sounds like that later.

Thanks!

I went through the “dimple” on the lower part of the firewall, behind the right seat. I did cut short the stock early backpad by about 2 inches on that side. Doesn’t show behind the seat since I left the viny and it covers the wire bundle. Eventually I will replace with a later adjustable seat and perlon.
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post Dec 19 2019, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Dec 19 2019, 07:14 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 19 2019, 09:10 PM) *

Under the dash on the passenger side ...
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Where? I couldn't find a spot under there.
Do you have a picture?

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...st&p=883879

The PMS harness was actually long enough to mount the brain horizontally under the dash in the position where Mark is holding it vertically in the picture.
We mounted it on a custom frame using rubber isolators to counteract vibrations.

It's tucked away so nicely that you can't see it at all unless you get your head under the dash ...
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post Dec 19 2019, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 19 2019, 08:47 PM) *
The PMS harness was actually long enough to mount the brain horizontally under the dash in the position where Mark is holding it vertically in the picture.
We mounted it on a custom frame using rubber isolators to counteract vibrations.

It's tucked away so nicely that you can't see it at all unless you get your head under the dash ...
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@ClayPerrine @mepstein

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...st&p=893545

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post Dec 19 2019, 11:23 PM
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Mine fits perfect behind the drivers seat. I use a longer backpad screw to hold it in place. The DME relay and altitude sensor is behind the passenger seat. Did not have to modify any of the cables.
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post Dec 19 2019, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE(Tdskip @ Dec 19 2019, 08:18 PM) *

Don’t think mine will reach either, great spot however
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) just another..what if thread.....rear trunk ..under seat, under glove box.. Surprise Us ....
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post Dec 20 2019, 09:13 AM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Dec 20 2019, 12:36 AM) *

QUOTE(Tdskip @ Dec 19 2019, 08:18 PM) *

Don’t think mine will reach either, great spot however
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@Steve - I noticed you don't have a sound pad in the engine compartment, how is the noise level for longer trips?

@sixnotfour - nope, not a "what if" thread, a making sure when I do it early next year I get it right having learned from the people here thread.

Tell you what - want to bet $1,000 it gets done?
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post Dec 20 2019, 11:04 AM
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I've seen a few conversions where the DME/ alt-comp + dme relay were cleanly mounted in the rear trunk. Still able to store the targa top. I like the accessibility of getting to the relay, it can be popped out on occassion...adds another level of anti-theft (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 20 2019, 12:05 PM
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post Dec 20 2019, 12:28 PM
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post Dec 20 2019, 02:19 PM
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Mine is under the driver's seat. Definitely wanted it in the interior of the car.
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