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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Run power to inside car or under the car? Opinions
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Depends on what gauge wire you are using
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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thru the firewall under the pcm on the pass side. Take it out and you will see it.
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I already have window fix and 5 other wire running behind the PCM. I'm using 4ga copper.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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It's never good to have wires unprotected. I'd keep it in the car as much as possible.
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I'd run 4 gauge inside car.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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inside car u got room still trust me

had 2 4ga and a NOS line in my buddys car with room to spare
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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Ok its final, inside
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