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BoostedEclipseAug-24-11 09:31 AM
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#105409, "wire tuck"


          

Not sure this is the appropriate section. Anyways does anyone have experience with either a partial tuck or full wire tuck on a 2gnt? I got the basic concept of it but was looking to get an idea on what is the best way to run the wires. I'm going to do a write up on it for the forum more than likely.

- 98 Eclipse rs turbo

  

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RE: wire tuck, jdm1990, Aug-24-11 10:54 AM, #1
RE: wire tuck, Slo2g, Aug-24-11 02:37 PM, #2
      RE: wire tuck, JoshDSM, Aug-25-11 08:41 AM, #3
           RE: wire tuck, BoostedEclipse, Aug-25-11 01:07 PM, #4
                RE: wire tuck, Slo2g, Aug-25-11 04:32 PM, #5
                     RE: wire tuck, JoshDSM, Aug-25-11 08:10 PM, #6
                          RE: wire tuck, Slo2g, Aug-26-11 07:49 AM, #7
                               RE: wire tuck, mreigle, Sep-11-11 01:33 PM, #8
                                    RE: wire tuck, JoshDSM, Sep-11-11 02:03 PM, #9
                                    RE: wire tuck, mreigle, Sep-11-11 02:55 PM, #10
                                    RE: wire tuck, BoostedEclipse, Sep-11-11 08:37 PM, #11
                                    RE: wire tuck, AdministratorCODE4, Sep-12-11 06:07 PM, #15
                                         RE: wire tuck, BoostedEclipse, Sep-13-11 02:22 PM, #16
                                    RE: wire tuck, ez, Sep-12-11 12:19 AM, #12
                                         RE: wire tuck, dalesmitsu, Sep-12-11 04:30 AM, #13
                                              RE: wire tuck, JoshDSM, Sep-12-11 12:05 PM, #14
                                                   RE: wire tuck, Slo2g, Sep-13-11 04:51 PM, #17
                                                   RE: wire tuck, mreigle, Sep-13-11 05:36 PM, #18

jdm1990Aug-24-11 10:54 AM
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#105410, "RE: wire tuck"
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Would definitly like some info on this topic aswell. My car has a half-ass'd one right now but definitly room for improvement.

  

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Slo2gAug-24-11 02:37 PM
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#105411, "RE: wire tuck"
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Yes, but the major factor is do you have the OEM ecu still? If you do it is still possible but will DRASTICLY increase the amount of wiring needed. I don't have the factory ecu in my car and it was/is pretty easy to do, just time consuming. The battery is relocated to where ever you want to move it to then the fuse box(for where most people want it) is flipped so its in the drivers side fender. They way I did mine is actually move it right under the blower motor on the passenger side. I have a few pics I could snap tonight for you to get a visual but its pretty much self explanitory, cut the wires and lable each one, then move the fuse box to where you want it, then connect each wire back. Its not hard, just time consuming!

  

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JoshDSMAug-25-11 08:41 AM
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#105413, "RE: wire tuck"
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Slo please post pics. I am wanting to try this when I do my swap.

  

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BoostedEclipseAug-25-11 01:07 PM
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#105414, "RE: wire tuck"
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You're right. If I was doing the wiring for Megasquirt it would probably go a little smoother. In my case though I have the Portfueler setup and I have always hated the way the factory ecu, fuse box and harnesses looked the the engine bay. I'm no expert in this at all but like I said I get the concept. I figured the removing, relocating and soldering would just be hella time consuming. I've seen on the internet just recently where 2gnt owners were getting interested in the whole wire tuck and shaving the engine look. Like I said I'm definately going to do it and move the fuse box inside the cab or on the firewall. I will take pics and document the whole process and hopefully do a write up on it.

- 98 Eclipse rs turbo

  

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Slo2gAug-25-11 04:32 PM
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#105415, "RE: wire tuck"
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These are some old pics of it, I'll snap some better ones tonight when I get home from work!



  

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JoshDSMAug-25-11 08:10 PM
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#105416, "RE: wire tuck"
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I need to learn how to do this. Now do I have to remove the dash? and how do I route the wires to get the tucked look. I understand that i have to go through the fender, then thats where I get confused.

  

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Slo2gAug-26-11 07:49 AM
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#105417, "RE: wire tuck"
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Originally posted by JoshDSM
I need to learn how to do this. Now do I have to remove the dash? and how do I route the wires to get the tucked look. I understand that i have to go through the fender, then thats where I get confused.


You don't HAVE to remove the dash but it will make routing the wire alot easier. I removed my dash for routing and mounting options for the fuse box. I originally wanted to put the fuse box behind the radio but I wouldn't fit like I wanted to I decided to move it over some. All that does is get rid of the fuse box, the way the engine harness comes through the firewall is a good start but you still need to run it under the intake manifold and what not to acheive that tucked look. I personally don't care if my engine harness shows or not. My original plan was to stick a 4" intake where the fuse box was so I needed to move it, but now I have other plans that does not allow me to stick an intake on that side of the motor.

  

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mreigleSep-11-11 01:33 PM
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#105457, "RE: wire tuck"
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Megasquirt install with fuse box under driver's headlight. I did not have to do any work under the dash except for MS installation and battery relocation. I found it necessary to upgrade my ground wires and change some ground locations. The main part of the harness that usually runs over then trans on the frame is tucked through the wheel well. I relocated relays and other items under the cowl deleting the windshield wipers.

  

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JoshDSMSep-11-11 02:03 PM
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#105458, "RE: wire tuck"
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Man that looks awesome! So How did you route the fuse box to under the headlight. And mods to the box so water does not get in? And you said you didnt have to pull the dash (which I do not want to do) so can you tell me how to do it as far as what wires route to the fenders etc. I know I am sounding dumb but I search all the time and the only threads are on hondas :/

  

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mreigleSep-11-11 02:55 PM
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#105459, "RE: wire tuck"
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Sep-11-11 02:55 PM by mreigle

          

Originally posted by JoshDSM
Man that looks awesome! So How did you route the fuse box to under the headlight. And mods to the box so water does not get in? And you said you didnt have to pull the dash (which I do not want to do) so can you tell me how to do it as far as what wires route to the fenders etc. I know I am sounding dumb but I search all the time and the only threads are on hondas :/


Please schedule some downtime because this is not a weekend project. I would not suggest this project unless you have a good working knowledge of how the electrical in the 420a works.

Do you have a stock ECU? Manual Trans?

  

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BoostedEclipseSep-11-11 08:37 PM
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#105460, "RE: wire tuck"
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Sep-12-11 06:07 PM by CODE4

          

Originally posted by mreigle
http://www.memoryfoam.us/images/enginebay2010.JP G Megasquirt install with fuse box under driver's headlight. I did not have to do any work under the dash except for MS installation and battery relocation. I found it necessary to upgrade my ground wires and change some ground locations. The main part of the harness that usually runs over then trans on the frame is tucked through the wheel well. I relocated relays and other items under the cowl deleting the windshield wipers.


I know Im changing the subject, but what fittings did you use for the thermostat housing to the turbo?

- 98 Eclipse rs turbo

  

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#105464, "RE: wire tuck"
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Sep-12-11 06:09 PM by CODE4



          

Originally posted by BoostedEclipse
Originally posted by mreigle http://www.memoryfoam.us/images/enginebay2010.JP G Megasquirt install with fuse box under driver's headlight. I did not have to do any work under the dash except for MS installation and battery relocation. I found it necessary to upgrade my ground wires and change some ground locations. The main part of the harness that usually runs over then trans on the frame is tucked through the wheel well. I relocated relays and other items under the cowl deleting the windshield wipers.
I know Im changing the subject, but what fittings did you use for the thermostat housing to the turbo?


Search the Wiki.

http://www.2gnt.com/?d=Waterneck_Heater_Hose_Conversion

Originally posted by dalesmitsu
There's one other 420a besides yours mreigle that has an amazing clean engine bay and wire tuck. I forgot his username but he has a white 2gb talon turbo panda.


You are thinking of Amit's Talon, username is taclipse.

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BoostedEclipseSep-13-11 02:22 PM
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#105465, "RE: wire tuck"
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Search the Wiki. http://www.2gnt.com/?d=Waterneck_Heater_Hose_Conversion

I forgot the wiki had a writeup. Lost my bookmarks on my old laptop.








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#105461, "RE: wire tuck"
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Good lawd that's a beautiful engine bay!

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#105462, "RE: wire tuck"
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Sep-12-11 04:31 AM by dalesmitsu



          

There's one other 420a besides yours mreigle that has an amazing clean engine bay and wire tuck.

I forgot his username but he has a white 2gb talon turbo panda.

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1997 gs gone to Dsm heaven

  

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JoshDSMSep-12-11 12:05 PM
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#105463, "RE: wire tuck"
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Yes I have the stock ecu and manual trans

  

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Slo2gSep-13-11 04:51 PM
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#105466, "RE: wire tuck"
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Originally posted by JoshDSM
Yes I have the stock ecu and manual trans


The stock ecu is gonna make this a tedious project, I for one am actually contemplating even keeping the fusebox under the hood and just getting a relay/power distribution center and running my own relays and fuse. I have my relocate about done but for cleanliness I'm thinking of going with my own stuff.

  

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mreigleSep-13-11 05:36 PM
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#105467, "RE: wire tuck"
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Originally posted by JoshDSM
Yes I have the stock ecu and manual trans


Yes, the stock ECU is going to make it much more difficult than what I had to do. Mine is a stand alone MS system and I took a lot of wiring out that would normally go to the stock ecu.

  

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