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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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installing boost controller

iv had a type s boostcontroller and i was wondering wats the best and easyest way to get threw the firewall... iv read some of the witeups but they dont explain how to get threw and all that so please help
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Take a look at BillM's DIN gauge install writeup, I think he covers the firewall grommet feedthrough technique pretty well https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/din-panel-gauges-577232/. Other options are to put it through the ECU harness grommet or drill a hole (not very desirable).
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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ill take a picture of mine when i get home for you...i thought it was easy, i just put it into a hole where it will travel threw the passengers foot area.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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push a coat hanger through the grommet from the cabin tot he engine bay. secure the stuff that needs to come through to the coat hanger via tape or zip ties. yank it bak through the gromet. voila!
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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push a coat hanger through the grommet from the cabin tot he engine bay. secure the stuff that needs to come through to the coat hanger via tape or zip ties. yank it bak through the gromet. voila!

gommet?? whats this all mean??? sorry im stupid unless iv seen it before then i would prob know what ur talking about
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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gommet?? whats this all mean??? sorry im stupid unless iv seen it before then i would prob know what ur talking about
Remove the driver's side fender liner and you will see a large rubber grommet type plug. Punch a small hole in it and feed all wires/hoses from the cabin through there and up through the opening inside the engine bay below the igniter.

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Remove the driver's side fender liner and you will see a large rubber grommet type plug. Punch a small hole in it and feed all wires/hoses from the cabin through there and up through the opening inside the engine bay below the igniter.

u mean the plastic thing behind the tire?
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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u mean the plastic thing behind the tire?
If you don't know what a fender liner is, you probably shouldn't be installing your boost controller.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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If you don't know what a fender liner is, you probably shouldn't be installing your boost controller.

dude im trying to learn ok so to hell with ur stupid comment.. like they say if you have nothing nice to say dont say it at all
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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u still want pictures? my stupid camera port isnt working so you have to wait lol
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Did you look at what I suggested at all? BillM's guide has pictures and should clear this up for you. If not, you might want to get a friend of yours who knows something about cars in general to show you, because HDP makes a good point.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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go out to Towers next week and i can show you how to penetrate the fire wall. i beilive that Noel (Black FD) runs the identical set up as you. he will be there and you can ask him all the questions you need.
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The grommet is that rubber thing around the steering shaft. Poke a hole in it and use the coathanger/electrical tape method
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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barban i tryed that im gonna try again when i have time. because it seemd there was like something not allowing it through
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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like they say if you have nothing nice to say dont say it at all
Maybe you should follow your own advice... since you can't seem to follow anything else.
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