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C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
#1680139
09/30/14 12:56 AM
09/30/14 12:56 AM
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Tennessee
WyleECoyote
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I have a one-piece tilt front end on my Road Runner so the only thing out there (past the firewall) is frame rails and engine. Once I tilt that front end up, I want a CLEAN look. I know I'm not the first to want and build a CLEAN engine bay look with the "none-to-minimal life support" appearance, so I appreciate any Photos, Tips, Advice, Suggestions, I can get from everyone here! All that will be out there (without inner fenders) will be engine and radiator. No PS, No PB, No trans lines, etc. Oddly enough, 10-point cage and all, I kept the heater core so I can drive it in the winter - and keep a little warm and keep the windows clear, so I'll need the heater hoses to stay. I plan on the following components on the engine: -- Mopar electronic ignition -- MSD coil (and tach wire) -- Denso 1-wire alternator -- Water temp So I need to "hide" - or cleanly mount/route the following: -- Electronic ignition box -- Windshield washer reservoir (need ideas for container) -- Heater hoses -- Water temp sensor line My objective here is to eliminate (as in magic) the appearance of any life support to the engine. Thanks to all for any advice or suggestions you can throw my way! Lastly - excuse the beat up Direct Connection valve covers in the second picture below; they are temp covers for engine break-in while I modify my Mopar Performance ones!  (Hensley Performance built engine; http://www.hensleyperformance.com ) 
Wile E. Coyote
Super Genius, Lover of FCA US LLC Products
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68 Road Runner (440 4-spd), 71 Superbee (383 slap), 71 Charger 500 (383 4-spd wA/C 1of 182), 72 Imperial, 74 Charger SE (440 sunroof), 84 D350 Crew-cab Dually (440), 75 D300 Dually Tandem (318 4-speed)
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: WyleECoyote]
#1680140
09/30/14 09:24 AM
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Chicken coop
dustergirl340
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Oddly enough, 10-point cage and all, I kept the heater core so I can drive it in the winter - and keep a little warm and keep the windows clear, so I'll need the heater hoses to stay.
I was racing until almost midnight on Saturday when it got cold and slightly foggy...and was very thankful to have the heater/defrost in my car, so I don't blame you for this one bit.
Can't help you much, but we have mounted the ignition box inside the car to hide it and keep it away from moisture/engine heat.
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: WyleECoyote]
#1680141
09/30/14 09:44 AM
09/30/14 09:44 AM
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Romeo MI
MR_P_BODY
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Well being your a BB that helps with the wires in front... you can run your heater hoses down off the housing then jump to the frame to the fire wall... you can also run a smaller heater hose with the electrical wires in it and have it end right near the others on the engine then run to the coil(mounted low) and to the alt.. have the reg mounted on the rad yoke down low... keep all 3 hoses together to look clean 
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: WyleECoyote]
#1680142
09/30/14 11:50 AM
09/30/14 11:50 AM
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Metro Detroit
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So I need to "hide" - or cleanly mount/route the following:
-- Electronic ignition box
-- Windshield washer reservoir (need ideas for container)
-- Heater hoses
-- Water temp sensor line
I have always toyed with the idea of using an old speaker-mount rear window defroster for the windshield...but that is neither here nor there.
I would mount the ign under the dash. I ran all my wires for ignition/alternator down the passenger side frame rail, then have the harness coming across at the alternator. But I have a bit more room down there without the mech fuel pump. I would fab the heater lines out of SS tubing and also route them along the frame rail.
You could fab a small reservoir for the washer fluid, but I am not sure there is a clever way to hide the plumbing up to the cowl.
The problem with hiding everything, is it makes it a nightmare to work on. I would almost be tempted to mount/route everything out of the way, then make a cover, paint it, and no one will no the difference.
I don't mind seeing the inner workings, but this is cleaned up a bit compared to stock.
and I'd totally keep the DC valve covers!
Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts
66 Belv. II - just a streetcar
88 Mustang - turbo LS beater
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: WyleECoyote]
#1680143
09/30/14 12:33 PM
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I mounted the ign. box inside, coil is inside the pass. side motor mount. wiring on the engine side of the frame rail. We put a plug in disconnect for the dog house wiring to make that easily removable. A low mounted alt. would help hide things even better. This is the only pic. I have on this computer. Mark 
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: WyleECoyote]
#1680147
09/30/14 07:45 PM
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Mt. Eden Ky.
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Another pic, You can see where the harness goes to the inside of the frame. The coil and ignition are Crane items. Mark
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: dvw]
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09/30/14 09:07 PM
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Nebraska
72Swinger
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Mine still in progress....
Mopar to the bone!!!
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: dvw]
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09/30/14 09:10 PM
09/30/14 09:10 PM
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MI, usa
dvw
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With motor installed.
Last edited by dvw; 09/30/14 10:09 PM.
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: OUTLAWD]
#1680152
10/01/14 06:54 PM
10/01/14 06:54 PM
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Tennessee
WyleECoyote
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So I need to "hide" - or cleanly mount/route the following:
-- Electronic ignition box
-- Windshield washer reservoir (need ideas for container)
-- Heater hoses
-- Water temp sensor line
I would mount the ign under the dash. I ran all my wires for ignition/alternator down the passenger side frame rail, then have the harness coming across at the alternator. But I have a bit more room down there without the mech fuel pump. I would fab the heater lines out of SS tubing and also route them along the frame rail.
I would almost be tempted to mount/route everything out of the way, then make a cover, paint it, and no one will no the difference.
I don't mind seeing the inner workings, but this is cleaned up a bit compared to stock.
and I'd totally keep the DC valve covers!
I love the way you did your heater hoses! Thanks for all these ideas, I'll keep them in mind as I fab!  
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: Hemi Allstate]
#1680153
10/01/14 06:56 PM
10/01/14 06:56 PM
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Tennessee
WyleECoyote
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I mounted the ign. box inside, coil is inside the pass. side motor mount. wiring on the engine side of the frame rail. We put a plug in disconnect for the dog house wiring to make that easily removable. A low mounted alt. would help hide things even better.
This is the only pic. I have on this computer.
Mark
Nice and clean! Thanks - I like the coil mounted down there.
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: dvw]
#1680154
10/01/14 06:59 PM
10/01/14 06:59 PM
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Tennessee
WyleECoyote
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I ran my wiring through the right frame rail right behind the motor plate mount. The starter wiring has a bulkhead that bolts through the firewall.
Doug
AWESOME idea with the bulkhead for the starter!
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Re: C.L.E.A.N. Engine Bay (hidden wires & components)
[Re: Dragula]
#1680158
10/02/14 09:37 AM
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Tennessee
WyleECoyote
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This work for you?
YES.  Nice!!
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