the PCM is designed to with stand most weather situations. Some guys go to extreme measures to hide it. Others simply zip tie it to the fender or the stock air box mount. The the total time should be no more then 1/2 hour unless your gettin fancy.As far as a plate goes, some aftermarket CAI have a PCM tray built in, some places offer a tray (ZZ performance)..., check around ..you can also make your own.
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