Dakota Digital gauges-mounting

[booyaballer]

The install manual for the gauges states:

"When selecting a mounting location, avoid placing the control module next to or just opposite of the firewall from ignition components, ie: Ignition coil, HEI, etc. Ignition components can emit tremendous amounts of electrical noise, affecting the operation of electrical components which can cause erratic operation. Avoid mounting the control box where it may get wet."

I'll be installing a rally version on my 70 Challenger while my dash is out. What opinions are out there for the best mounting location for the control box?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Ronbo73]

The install manual for the gauges states:

"When selecting a mounting location, avoid placing the control module next to or just opposite of the firewall from ignition components, ie: Ignition coil, HEI, etc. Ignition components can emit tremendous amounts of electrical noise, affecting the operation of electrical components which can cause erratic operation. Avoid mounting the control box where it may get wet."

I'll be installing a rally version on my 70 Challenger while my dash is out. What opinions are out there for the best mounting location for the control box?

Thanks in advance!

Since your car has A/C, like mine, you can mount the control box where the non-A/C car has a manual vent on the drivers side upper cowl. Its a nice flat spot with plenty of room to mount. I used hook and loop, not velcro, to hold it up there. Its out of sight with room to access it if needed. I'll try to take a picture and post it tonight.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

And if you ever want to get the digital fan controller, you'll need to have it in a spot where you can reach it to hold down the set button while you turn on the key. The DD instrument cluster comes with a toggle switch for this same purpose but the fan controller has a button. Odd to me why I could not set it using the toggle switch since it is wired to the main DD instrument cluster controller itself.

 

[Ronbo73]

The control box for my Dakota Digital speedo cluster tucks up nice and out of the way of just about anything.