Antilag_200 attempts a Wire Tucking Project: PRESHOOTOUT BUILD by antilag_200

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1-16-2013

Not really much of an update tonight, as it is really cold outside. I am using a circuit breaker versus a fuse for my alternator. This location seemed to work out the best.

Also I am almost finished with extending my passenger side healight harness but I think there are enough pictures of wires in this thread already so I will spare everyone.

The tools that are used are in this thread, they are from Daniels Manufacturing Coporation. I purchased it used of Ebay-- they are not cheap but are essential for the task.

The Connectors, pins, back shells insertion tools were sourced through various places like Ebay, Mouser, Newark.. . Reason being that I wanted to source the parts for a little cheaper, hence I went that route. I know that some of the vendors on here, can sell you kits of this stuff, so it removes the guessing game if you want to go that route. I know Toxicfab and Chasebays can get you those products.

My advice to you is to learn about Amphenol/ Military spec Connectors, that way you can diceipher the meaning of the part numbers. Once you know that, then you can source a part to your hearts desire.

Hope that helps.

I know the question is coming on how much does it cost to do something like this., I will tally up all my receipts so far, but if memory serves me right, I think I have about $800 into the whole project.

1-17-2013

Last night I was able to dedicate another 3 hours to passenger head light harness after my son went to sleep. Everything on that end is complete now, reran the grounding points, reloomed the entire harness and this time it is in for good. Finished it off with some brand new fender liners from mitsu.

Next on the agenda

1) Build cabling for the Hobb switch for the second 255 pump

2) Build cabling for circuit breaker to main power lug and Alternator cabling

3) Install and wire all Defi BF Gauges

Pictures coming tonight

1-22-2013

Had a good 6 hours or so yesterday, to tackle the power connections on the engine side of the firewall.

First, drilled some holes in the carbon mil spec plate, to accept the hobb switch control and starter signal wire, finished them with some tidy gromets for 12 ga wire. One thing to note is that this entire power section can now be individually removed, no more cutting or splicing. If I need a 12 v source I simply add on to the power towers, simple and dummy proof for people like me

It is alway combursome with the hobb switch to orient it in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and functional at the same time, so while I was pondering that location, I attached the brake line that runs across the firewall to the passenger side. It is finally in there for good.

Next I had to build a dedicated alternator wire, which I upgraded to 4 gauge , 

Here is a shot of the organized power section of the car. I still have to "mount" the hobb switch though. The entire front of the car is officially wired, only wire left is the main starter wire, but I need the engine in there to make that one.

Inside the car was also worked on, I also shortened my aem wideband wiring so that it is quick disconnected if there is no lap top in the car. Other than that, a few more circuits to finish, like the defi Power side hook up and the entire interior will be ready to go.