civic vx mpguino installation

[slownugly]

hi all, i didnt figure out how to post pics yet but i will try by tomorrow. just wanted to give a description of what ive done so far. i wanted to install the mpguino in the dash somewhere as to give it a stock look. ive seen them on civics where its right below the tachometer which looks awesome but i am not one to do what other people have dont already so i decided to block off the left/center vent outlet in the dash and put it there.

several reasons:
1. sits next to clock location and hazard switch and looks like it belongs there
2. since the mpguino tends to get hot i hear, i drilled holes in the sides of the inside vent and when i turn the blower motor on it will rush air past it and out the right vent and cool the electronics. pretty nifty
3. i am removing the clock blockoff and taking a stock clock apart. i will install a volt meter to monitor either the o2 or injector pulse width average. It will look like it has a clock but it will actually tell me if its in lean burn.

ill also be adding a vaccum gauge and possibly a wideband air fuel gauge via gauge pods on the pillar. i know its kind of ricey but i think it will still look alright. my ultimate goal is a clean rust free car with some real neat mods that will achieve 60 mpg. i will try and post my progress thus far if i can figure out how to post pics from my iphone or email. thanks and enjoy!!

[slownugly]

[slownugly]

that was a test for photobucket. more pics to come shortly. today i got the spare clock in the mail so i cut it apart and plastic welded that into the clock looks very nice. enjoy

[slownugly]

[slownugly]

vent holes to redirect hot air from guino to right vent


wiring started


piece i made to fill the gap

[slownugly]

[slownugly]

plastic welded in, i used 3M bumper repair resin. mixes like jb weld sets fast and is easy to sand. also used a filler primer and sanded to remove some imperfections. next is paint and mounting the guino


quick pic of the voltmeter illuminated before i plastic welded it into the housing. looks neat!!

more to come stay tuned

[slownugly]

clock mounted and guino set in



after paint. not perfect but its very presentable





ready to start mounting the guino. might sound strange but im going to try and mount it with velcro. it should absorb alot of vibration and is easily removeable. i also have the main grill back in. after guino is mounted i am ready to reinstall rear air duct and finish wiring pigtails. then its on to splicing into the harness.

[turbotomass]

looks good.

[slownugly]

Thanks!! I haven't progressed any further I'm doing some mechanical stuff to the car first ( lowering springs, adjust valves, fix radio and speakers) then I will get to installing my contraption. I've decided on hooking the volt meter to the tps. It will read the .05-4.5 voltage range of that sensor