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Old May 3, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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hello everyone! i am having trouble with my opti on my 94 so i went out and got the msd ingnition kit witch includes the distributor with cap n rotor,plug wires,coil,and the 6AL controller. So now i am trying to figure out where to mount the controller???Not alot of extra room in the engine compartment does anyone have any suggestion???
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Old May 3, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Best spot is near the battery, but at the time I did not have the room there. So it can really go anywhere short of on top the headers. I had mine mounted like this for 10+ years - no heat issues.

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Not sure if this will work on a 94 or not


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thanks for the suggestions!! I will see if i can make it work for me...
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