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I channeled ALB and drilled some 1.5" holes so the injector connectors wouldn't run into the sides of the engine bay. The car's .73 ounces lighter now, so there's that. Perhaps more importantly, the injectors have plenty of clearance. 

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Just like on the driver's side where the rear relay box was in the way of the air cleaner, I discovered that a previous decision was incompatible with the ITB plan.  I had a 50 amp circuit breaker that protected the alternator from a major short somewhere forward in the chassis. Turns out that the 'test' button was pressed with exquisite precision by the fuel rail hose on the passenger side. 

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Well, that won't work. How many of you have circuit breakers on your alternator anyway. I just relocated the output to the input terminal and bypassed it all. Maybe I'll relocate the breaker later.

So, after tweaking the ignition coil location slightly, I had room for the new ITF linkage. However, having never had ITFs before, I was in learning mode as I installed the cross bar, again, again and again. Three time's the indicator that it's time to take a shower, dress comfortably for the evening and pour a nice glass of whiskey. Life is good.

Thanks to all for your guidance. 

Mike

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