With the first available autocross looming, I figured it would be good to permanently mount the Hydra and install the harness.
If I didn't post it before, or if you just don't recall, the Hydra was dangling from under the dash when I got it. In order to drive the car, I grabbed a couple of wire ties and kept it over the pedals as a temporary fix. Today, I did something a little bit better.
The first thing I had to contend with was that when I disconnected the harness, one of the wires came undone from the Hydra side! I checked my wiring diagram, and it turned out that it was the line that fires Injector #6. Yep, I need that one. I did a neat solder and shrink job on it, and all was well again.
The popular mount method for the Hydra is Velcro. I made a template of the bracket where the ECU used to be (Coke can shown for size scale), cleaned both surfaces with alcohol, and presto - permaHydra.
If you do this, make sure that the MAP hose has clear passage past the steering column. If it gets crimped, you wind up with really bad fuelling. Don't ask how I know.
I used the same mount points for the harness as in the Pearly - the rear seatbelt shoulder point for the rear strap, and the lap belt point and a seat bolt for the rest.
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