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trd87t · 02-15-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

Rather then spider the wiring for gauges and what not into the cars electrical system I am going to install an ancillary fuse box to run anything I may ad to car. Radar detector, boost controller, gauges, should make things much easier in the long run.
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This is great! I love seeing things like this.

I personally hate hacking the cars electrical wiring for ancillary items. For my Supra build, I never hacked the harness and just found the necessary connectors to put my splice in the middle in case I changed my setup later, I could return it the way it was.

I like this idea too and will probably implore this idea myself on my BRZ and might retrofit the Supra as well. This is much better than trying to source hard to find connecters!

Great build and great attention to detail sir!

mrk1 · 02-15-2014, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trd87t

This is great! I love seeing things like this.

I personally hate hacking the cars electrical wiring for ancillary items. For my Supra build, I never hacked the harness and just found the necessary connectors to put my splice in the middle in case I changed my setup later, I could return it the way it was.

I like this idea too and will probably implore this idea myself on my BRZ and might retrofit the Supra as well. This is much better than trying to source hard to find connecters!

Great build and great attention to detail sir!

Thanks the wiring has really worked out great, there is one wire tapped into a ignition hot fuse (seat heater I think) for signal and thats it, everything stands alone. I always leave the gauges dimmed so I don't need to do the dim with headlights option.

mrk1 · 02-17-2014, 01:04 PM

Small things but finally got the vacuum and crank case lines ticked off the to-do list.

MAPerformance · 02-17-2014, 01:18 PM

It's coming along nicely sir! Can't wait to see this thing on the road!

Dave-ROR · 02-17-2014, 01:22 PM

Still one of my favorite threads on the site. Keep it up.

SavingManuals · 02-17-2014, 02:23 PM

DAMN! This build thread is incredible. Subbed!

Evil Jesus · 02-17-2014, 11:44 PM

How much clearance do you have between the strut tower brace and the little cover thingy? Looks really tight in that latest pic! Any issues with contact when the engine moves?

mrk1 · 02-17-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Jesus

How much clearance do you have between the strut tower brace and the little cover thingy? Looks really tight in that latest pic! Any issues with contact when the engine moves?

Plenty of room, I can lift the motor enough to remove the over pipe without moving the bar. That's just the picture making it look close.

shaunsweeney · 02-17-2014, 11:55 PM

Looking good. Can't wait to hear it fire up!

mrk1 · 02-17-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunsweeney

Looking good. Can't wait to hear it fire up!

It's really getting close. Only real things that will take time are items that still need to go to powder coat and then the hot side stuff going to ceramic coating. Nothing I can really do about those wait times.

mrk1 · 02-18-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunsweeney

Looking good. Can't wait to hear it fire up!

I finish the bulk of the electrically wiring, I know that's your favorite.

shaunsweeney · 02-18-2014, 12:34 AM

Oh wiring yay. Can I come by and do it for you lol

mrk1 · 02-19-2014, 02:32 PM

To gain more clearance for the fans I've made these prototype radiator mounts out of the factory pieces. I have moved the top of the radiator forward and 1.25", thats gives a little over half and inch of additional clearance down at the motor of the fan. I also made a new radiator hose to make up the larger distance.

More room then some of the other photos Ive seen but only time will tell. This is also not the slimmest fan SPAL makes.

shaunsweeney · 02-20-2014, 02:33 AM

Great idea

02-17-2014, 01:04 PM	#311
mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	Small things but finally got the vacuum and crank case lines ticked off the to-do list. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD

02-17-2014, 01:22 PM	#313
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	Still one of my favorite threads on the site. Keep it up. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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02-19-2014, 02:32 PM	#321
mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	To gain more clearance for the fans I've made these prototype radiator mounts out of the factory pieces. I have moved the top of the radiator forward and 1.25", thats gives a little over half and inch of additional clearance down at the motor of the fan. I also made a new radiator hose to make up the larger distance. More room then some of the other photos Ive seen but only time will tell. This is also not the slimmest fan SPAL makes. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD Last edited by mrk1; 02-19-2014 at 06:21 PM.

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