laren

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Has any one mounted an EFI ecu on the bulk head where the MFI one is located? Im thinking about mounting mine there as i dont want to drill a hole in the bulk head if i dont have to.Any info would be appreciated thanks.

kidsRS

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Dont see why you cant mount it there, its a dry location isnt it

laren

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Thats what i was thinking,ive not heard of anyone doing it though.Most people ive spoke to just drill a hole and put it in the car.I dont really want to do that if i dont have to.I was going to make a 2 peice bracket to bolt onto the original ecu plate so its also easily removable. I was also going to weld an L shaped peice on the top of the original holder to make sure no water could get into it.The only thing that i can think might be a problem is the heat in the engine bay thats why im hoping someone has done it already and could advise me.

AstoN_B

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It's cooler in the engine bay than inside the car under heater matrix. Especially up behind the heater box.

I imagine its probably due to maybe not having a sealed ecu case (havent checked an EFI case)? Or maybe cause of the shape of the loom they use?

Gadget

I've just done an efi conversion on a series 2 and thought about mounting the ecu there but looking at the ecu, it isn't sealed like a series 2 one so i extended the wiring and mounted it in the glovebox in the original bracket allowing it to be removed easily still!

Rob_DOHC

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Like Gadget above says! The ofac/ofab isn't a sealed enclosure so has to be mounted in the car. I would highly recommend drilling the bulk head and painting the hole before fitting a nice grommet. The inside of the car is far FAR cooler than the engine bay in the escorts. Behind the gearstick is a good position or on top of the glove box (thats where mine is). You can use a standard ford bracket out of an XR3i to mount it.

Rob,

laren

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Cheers guys, And rob when i get the car up and running ill be after one of your ecu's for it.Thanks for all the info, time to get the drill out

GINGExR2 T

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I've already given you a genuine Ford bulk head grommet. Get it in side, wait, that'll be my job


Ginger


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laren

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hopefully getting the wiring from an xr3i so the wires wont have to be extended either then youll be getting the drill out lol

Rob_DOHC

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Yea, no panic You might find your fine without, your going to love efi what ever ecu you go for.

Rob,