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Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? #2552100
09/19/18 10:36 PM
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Thinking of rewiring my car over the winter
Looking for recommendations on harness kits.

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552102
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Painless


It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!

‘65 A100
‘69 ‘Cuda
‘73 Vega GT
‘06 Mega Cab
‘14 Mercedes SLK
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: BloFish] #2552106
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Been wondering myself who likes what and why. I have been looking at the Leash Pro-street boards...looks nice.


'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: BloFish] #2552108
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Originally Posted By BloFish
Painless


I like ARC better. The Painless kit I bought for my wagon was the biggest POS I ever used. If I had wired it per their directions my start button would have been hot 100% of the time.The wires are cheap and a very light.

The only reason I used it was the panel fir where I wanted it. I should have just made my own.


Ok
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: cudatom] #2552123
09/19/18 11:13 PM
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For a race car or any car I do it myself.. just
get a switch panel
wave

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552156
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I like ARC panels. The ones with real switches, not the funky membrane ones. Fused, printed circuit, reliable, easy to wire and mount. Or you can get good rocker switches and build your own. Everything else I source from somewhere that sells quality components, wire, parts, etc., and build it the way I want. Avoid auto parts store stuff.


If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552219
09/20/18 09:27 AM
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We have the ARC Flat touch 8000. Very nice setup and super easy to install. Been in two different cars over the past 5 years and still working great!

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: cl440] #2552220
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Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552229
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Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552243
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I agree w/CL440 above. The 8000R is def. the way to go as far as I'm concerned. Beautifully made piece , just bought it for my Daytona. Started putting it in already to replace my old controls. Just a quality product all around
See ya, Ken

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: 301v] #2552246
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I used the K&R kit. Quality product that is affordable and backing it with nice and helpful staff.

Also used these guys for misc things like Deutsch connectors.

https://theelectricaldepot.com/

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RTSE4ME] #2552295
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if you don't already have GOOD electrical tools such as crimpers and picks, now is the time to get them before you start ! i have repaired too many to count wiring jobs because of "elcheepo" tools used to make connections, no matter the quality of the product or harness used.
beer

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552297
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I am looking at a Ron Francis kit for my car. XP-777 kit. Mopar specific


69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight
418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam
Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4
1.41 best 60 foot
6.60 at 103.90 1/8

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: B3422W5] #2552300
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I have used the Leash Sportsman Boards twice now and really like how they install and work - one thing to consider for a racecar is a common ground buss circuit - front to back - meaning everthing gets grounded to a common ground circuit - nothing is grounded directly to the chassis - that alone stops many of the electrical gremlins.

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552303
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I was looking at a Speedwire kit for my car but wow it is like $2100.00 for everything with switch panel, timers & controller for muitliple stages of nitrous.


1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552311
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Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552316
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Some good stuff here....Mine has been farmerized! wrench


The end is near.....
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: tboomer] #2552325
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Originally Posted By tboomer
....Mine has been farmerized! wrench


hope the "farmer" that did it is better than some of the "farmers" that have done jobs i have fixed ! stirthepot ...... biggrin
beer

Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552357
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Buy the tools and learn to assembly a good terminal connector system of you choice. Weatherpak or Deutsch. Weatherpak at a minimum. Deutsch is good but pricier. Looks better, works better.


If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
Re: Rewiring a race car, who's wiring kit? [Re: RV2] #2552553
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