Wiretucked MX-3 engine bay?(V6 preferred)

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Wiretucked MX-3 engine bay?(V6 preferred)

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I remember a PT member named Pile of RD1(or something similar) did one, but I've been unable to find any images, or a worklog...

I'm a neat freak, and cleaning an engine bay is a LOT easier with less crap in the way. :lol: I've got 2 MX-3s now, and have more than enough time to do a slow, thorough job.
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92 GS gold (driver) worklog> http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73405" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
93 GS red (wrecked)
:D I modify my ride so I can drive around the stupid people :D
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so, the key is to move the battery?
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Thanks guys! :D

It looks like Dan did the most documenting... I may not like the guy as a person, but I can respect quality work when I see it. I wish Pile had taken extensive pictures and posted more thorough info about his... It's the nicest tuck I've seen... As people told me it would be.
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'12 Challenger R/T + STP - Magnuson 2650 blower (7 PSI), Skip-Shift/CDV deleted, StopTech ST60 front brakes, Hellcat rear Cradle/Brakes, 2 piece DS. 6 speed, 3.9 LSD, 18" wheels - 510 WHP

Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP

First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
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Partial tuck, power steering tuck, fuse box etc away, but battery still up front. Turbo adds clutter though.

hppwdn did a good tuck.
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Could you give some tips on how to tuck the powersteering and fusebox ?
Just another Mx3 freak :)

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marcdh, is that your car? If so, VERY nice job on the power steering tuck and good idea bumping the overflow tank to the passenger side! Did you put the powersteering pump and reservoir in that deep space where the stock wiper fluid reservoir normally sits? That's where I've been considering doing it...
Daily:
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - Magnuson 2650 blower (7 PSI), Skip-Shift/CDV deleted, StopTech ST60 front brakes, Hellcat rear Cradle/Brakes, 2 piece DS. 6 speed, 3.9 LSD, 18" wheels - 510 WHP

Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP

First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
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Are there any guides on doing this? Kits?
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Juans_93_MX3 wrote:Are there any guides on doing this? Kits?
no kits, just hardwork
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Sleeper6 wrote:viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76687&p=580868&hili ... er#p580868

Always loved this one
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