I would suggest putting it just behind the passenger seat inside the cabin. That way it avoids all problems. I just washed my engine compartment and avoided the MSD box and it still shorted out! Don't get it wet! no matter what MSD says about it being water proof...it aint! This occurred with another Pantera owner in Maui while driving in the rain.
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