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Old 05-16-2011, 03:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default How do I secure my ecu after taking out the airbox?

I have the cold air intake and I kept the airbox in the engine bay. I would like to take it out but I can't figure out what I need to secure the ecu or where I could bolt it on to. Help please
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Old 05-16-2011, 03:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I don't know of anything with purchasing a aftermarket intake but road race motorsports does have something.

RRM ECU Mounting Kit Forte [RRM ECU Mounting Kit Forte] - $49.00 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce
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Old 05-16-2011, 03:37 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks. I'll look into it.
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if not, then i have lots of pictures on how to do it with zip ties. just HMU if you want them
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If you want it to look clean and factory go with the rrm mounts....you can always just cut your factory air box
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Have you used the rrm mounts? It doesn't really seem like there is a place to bolt the ecu to. Do their mounts use the already available bolting spots nearby or do I need to drill?
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Old 05-17-2011, 11:15 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Corsa, what intake did you use?
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I used the kfx cold air intake. It came with some bracket looking things but I couldn't figure out how to use them.
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Use zip ties that's what I did
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:14 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Duct Tape
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haha having duct tape in the engine bay is classy, lmao
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Old 05-17-2011, 10:30 PM   #12 (permalink)
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just put the air box back in for the time being until you get a mount
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I used the kfx cold air intake. It came with some bracket looking things but I couldn't figure out how to use them.
pic's of these bracket things. we may be able to help.
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Old 07-22-2011, 04:01 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I bought the rrm ecu mounts. $49 plus shipping for a couple pieces of metal lol, but I guess I paid for piece of mind and it made my life easier.
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I made a set of brackets out of stainless. I can give you measurements possibly.

Cost for me was $0....... For you... Stainless is expensive lol
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