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precisionsc54	Nov-08-08 01:53 PM
Member since Nov 08th 2008 2 posts,

#101926, "Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"

Anyone do a wire tuck on these cars yet? Im looking to see some pics if anyone has tried it.

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RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, twinvenges, Nov-08-08 07:04 PM, #1

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, Administrator

Star Turbo Talon, Nov-08-08 07:40 PM, #2

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, eclipse982nrRST, Nov-09-08 02:14 AM, #3

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, azdave, Nov-09-08 04:15 AM, #4

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, precisionsc54, Nov-09-08 10:07 AM, #5

shave, taclipse, Nov-18-08 08:35 PM, #6

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, EDM95, Dec-19-08 07:12 PM, #7

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, taclipse, Dec-20-08 03:14 PM, #8

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, EDM95, Dec-20-08 03:34 PM, #9

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, Petri, Dec-22-08 09:24 PM, #10

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, Flipboi89, Dec-22-08 10:07 PM, #11

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, RoninEclipse2G, Dec-23-08 04:53 PM, #12

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, taclipse, Dec-29-08 02:09 PM, #13

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, silver_7, May-03-09 10:43 PM, #19

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, taclipse, May-08-09 10:09 PM, #20

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, Flipboi89, May-10-09 07:57 PM, #21

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, taclipse, May-11-09 02:36 PM, #22

wire tuck, Warmage12, Nov-18-08 08:48 PM, #14

RE: wire tuck, 420agreenvilleSC, Dec-30-08 01:47 PM, #15

RE: wire tuck, dalesmitsu, Dec-30-08 03:07 PM, #16

RE: wire tuck, PsychO, Dec-31-08 02:09 AM, #17

RE: wire tuck, mreigle, Dec-31-08 04:31 PM, #18

RE: wire tuck, taclipse, Jan-07-09 09:03 PM, #23

RE: wire tuck, turbo420chik, Mar-20-09 08:27 PM, #24

RE: wire tuck, eclipserstturbo, Mar-20-09 09:45 PM, #25

RE: wire tuck, RoninEclipse2G, Mar-21-09 09:59 AM, #26

RE: wire tuck, taclipse, Mar-21-09 12:25 PM, #27

RE: wire tuck, Flipboi89, May-12-09 12:01 PM, #28

RE: wire tuck, Tuxdreamerx, May-12-09 06:50 PM, #29

RE: wire tuck, bzoss, May-22-09 04:06 PM, #30

RE: wire tuck, RoninEclipse2G, May-22-09 05:38 PM, #31

RE: wire tuck, taclipse, May-30-09 04:35 PM, #32

RE: wire tuck, RoninEclipse2G, Jun-02-09 05:43 PM, #33

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, Babbz413, May-21-09 07:47 AM, #34

RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?, mitsu95023, May-22-09 07:44 PM, #35

twinvenges	Nov-08-08 07:04 PM
Member since Aug 25th 2007 74 posts,

#101928, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 0

define wire tuck....if you mean the bay is nice and clean , and most wires are wrapped in loom, then im sure there are some on here..lol

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Star Turbo Talon	Nov-08-08 07:40 PM
Member since Oct 21st 2003 8331 posts,

#101929, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 1
Nov-08-08 07:44 PM by Star Turbo Talon

he is referring to tucking the wires in cavities of the body like you would an old 50's coupe. The use of the term makes me wonder what his age is or the people his father had around during his upbringing......... That is a term i have not heard in a lifetime.

I dont see an introduction thread in the general section but I expect to find one sometiem tomorrow!

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eclipse982nrRST	Nov-09-08 02:14 AM
Member since Mar 16th 2004 6314 posts,

#101931, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
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Nov-09-08 02:15 AM by eclipse982nrRST

PM taclipse .... he did it.

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

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azdave	Nov-09-08 04:15 AM
Member since Nov 25th 2003 694 posts,

#101932, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 3

At least four people have asked me if I'll be doing a "wire tuck" on the GSX I'm rebuilding so it seems to be a pretty common description for hiding as much wiring and hoses as possible to improve the engine bay cosmetics.

This is by taclipse.

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precisionsc54	Nov-09-08 10:07 AM
Member since Nov 08th 2008 2 posts,

#101933, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 4

Im a regular on Honda-Tech and that is the term commonly used. Im interested in pics of the wire tuck and engine bay shaved. By shaved I mean all unneeded holes welded and filled shut.

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taclipse	Nov-18-08 08:35 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#101968, "shave"
In response to Reply # 5

Originally posted by precisionsc54
Im a regular on Honda-Tech and that is the term commonly used. Im interested in pics of the wire tuck and engine bay shaved. By shaved I mean all unneeded holes welded and filled shut.

I gave up on shaving the holes. I figured fresh paint and no wires was enough for me!

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EDM95	Dec-19-08 07:12 PM
Member since Nov 15th 2008 59 posts,

#102040, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 4

Originally posted by azdave
At least four people have asked me if I'll be doing a "wire tuck" on the GSX I'm rebuilding so it seems to be a pretty common description for hiding as much wiring and hoses as possible to improve the engine bay cosmetics. This is by taclipse.

That guy has one of the cleanest dsm's ever man.
Makes me want to keep working on my dsm until it looks like that.

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taclipse	Dec-20-08 03:14 PM
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#102041, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 7

Originally posted by EDM95

Originally posted by azdave At least four people have asked me if I'll be doing a "wire tuck" on the GSX I'm rebuilding so it seems to be a pretty common description for hiding as much wiring and hoses as possible to improve the engine bay cosmetics. This is by taclipse.

That guy has one of the cleanest dsm's ever man. Makes me want to keep working on my dsm until it looks like that.

im flattered! lol take a look at some of the changes:

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EDM95	Dec-20-08 03:34 PM
Member since Nov 15th 2008 59 posts,

#102042, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 8

That is looking real nice man keep up the good work.^
Where is your build thread?

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Petri	Dec-22-08 09:24 PM
Member since May 25th 2006 25 posts,

#102078, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 9

Yeah man that engine bay is looking good, what are the hoses for on the valve cover? Oil, Why? if there for oil is there a pump?

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Flipboi89	Dec-22-08 10:07 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2007 392 posts,

#102079, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 10

Woah ta what happened?? You added color lol.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

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RoninEclipse2G	Dec-23-08 04:53 PM
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#102091, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 10

Originally posted by Petri
Yeah man that engine bay is looking good, what are the hoses for on the valve cover? Oil, Why? if there for oil is there a pump?

probably venting for a custom PCV/catchcan setup since he's removed all the stock hosing and nipples from the valve cover

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taclipse	Dec-29-08 02:09 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#102547, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 12

I have a never ending build thats why i dont keep tabs on a thread. The v/c hoses are for my breather tank setup.

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silver_7	May-03-09 10:43 PM
Member since Oct 02nd 2008 4 posts,

#103411, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 4

that is freaking clean

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taclipse	May-08-09 10:09 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#103455, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 19

Im pretty sure im happier with my new setup...

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Flipboi89	May-10-09 07:57 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2007 392 posts,

#103459, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 20
May-10-09 07:58 PM by Flipboi89

Nice manifold I likee. You need to clean up those braided lines ha. They are like right laying ontop of the manifold.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

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taclipse	May-11-09 02:36 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#103466, "RE: Wire tuck and engine bay shave?"
In response to Reply # 21

it just looks that way in the pics.... if you look closely the manifold isnt even fully installed.

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Warmage12	Nov-18-08 08:48 PM
Member since May 24th 2008 168 posts,

#101969, "wire tuck"
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Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
he is referring to tucking the wires in cavities of the body like you would an old 50's coupe. The use of the term makes me wonder what his age is or the people his father had around during his upbringing......... That is a term i have not heard in a lifetime. I dont see an introduction thread in the general section but I expect to find one sometiem tomorrow!

Really??? not tryin to be an ass or call all of you OG's but...

I can't think of even the most riciest guys in the scene not knowing what a wire tuck is...actually that should make you feel younger.

Gotta remeber, trends cycle though generations and whenever they resurface all the young guys think its new...till the OG's show em its not...

I actually have something of an idea that it was a kinda new thing...but a wire tuck in the fifties???? wow. That's some history ed-u-mi-cation for me.

But continue...i wanna do this too while my enigine is still out.

I love my car...
I love Horsepower...
I love reliability...
So why do i own a DSM again?

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420agreenvilleSC	Dec-30-08 01:47 PM
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#102653, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 14

question: why does ur cam angle sensor not have a plug going to it? is it not connected?.. or something else you've gotten away with... curious

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dalesmitsu	Dec-30-08 03:07 PM
Member since May 13th 2006 986 posts,

#102654, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 15

Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
question: why does ur cam angle sensor not have a plug going to it? is it not connected?.. or something else you've gotten away with... curious

Taclipse, how much boost are running.

Curious about the oe Viseoton radiator for DD and later add turbo.

Cool changes you made to your engine

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PsychO	Dec-31-08 02:09 AM
Member since Jun 10th 2004 166 posts,

#102658, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 15

Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
question: why does ur cam angle sensor not have a plug going to it? is it not connected?.. or something else you've gotten away with... curious

I'm sure he was in the middle of working on it. He doesn't have spark plug wires either, or a bov.

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mreigle	Dec-31-08 04:31 PM
Member since Jun 21st 2006 426 posts,

#102677, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 15

Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
question: why does ur cam angle sensor not have a plug going to it? is it not connected?.. or something else you've gotten away with... curious

When you go stand alone megasquirt you don't use the cam sensor any longer. You only use the crank sensor.

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taclipse	Jan-07-09 09:03 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#102740, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 18

pic of the motor in running state....

sorry about the pic quality.... i took these with my g1

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turbo420chik	Mar-20-09 08:27 PM
Member since Mar 21st 2009 1 posts,

#103222, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 23

I am so jealous! I just started my engine, wire tuck, and body kit today no power steering or ac going back in my car lol.... dsm tuners wouldn't take a chic seriously lmao.... if you don't mind me asking what color white is that i want mine to be the same shade but pearl, my theme is gonna be white and pink-- thanks, Sash

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eclipserstturbo	Mar-20-09 09:45 PM
Member since Nov 19th 2008 281 posts,

#103223, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 24

taclipse, that is without a doubt the illest engine bay ive ever seen in any car EVER. Envious

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RoninEclipse2G	Mar-21-09 09:59 AM
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#103224, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 23
Mar-21-09 10:00 AM by RoninEclipse2G

Originally posted by taclipse
pic of the motor in running state....
sorry about the pic quality.... i took these with my g1

Was the lense smudged? that's the worst quality pics I've seen from a G1 phone

the car however is gorgeous. I'd love to do a panda 2gb talon someday. I think I'd have to do the bodywork to make 2gb eclipse lights work though.

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taclipse	Mar-21-09 12:25 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#103225, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 26

Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G

Originally posted by taclipse pic of the motor in running state.... sorry about the pic quality.... i took these with my g1

Was the lense smudged? that's the worst quality pics I've seen from a G1 phone the car however is gorgeous. I'd love to do a panda 2gb talon someday. I think I'd have to do the bodywork to make 2gb eclipse lights work though.

my hands were probably shaking. I really wish there was a better camera on this phone.... its reaction is very delayed.

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Flipboi89	May-12-09 12:01 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2007 392 posts,

#103469, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 27

Oh I see. You need an update with pics soon lol.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

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Tuxdreamerx	May-12-09 06:50 PM
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#103472, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 28

That looks awesome man.

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bzoss	May-22-09 04:06 PM
Member since Jun 14th 2003 298 posts,

#103508, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 23

No doubt a nice job. I am envious. Just one question... I see that you have an aluminum radiator, is that how you get away with not having a radiator fan? Not having power steering must blow a little too.. Do you drive this car often? Or just for the track..?

Built block.
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Tuned suspension.
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RoninEclipse2G	May-22-09 05:38 PM
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#103511, "RE: wire tuck"
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Originally posted by bzoss
No doubt a nice job. I am envious. Just one question... I see that you have an aluminum radiator, is that how you get away with not having a radiator fan? Not having power steering must blow a little too.. Do you drive this car often? Or just for the track..?

His fans are on the other side in a pusher setup so that there's plenty of clearance for the turbo.

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taclipse	May-30-09 04:35 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2004 200 posts,

#103547, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 30

I drive the car everyday when its running. I just spun a bearing due to the machine shops shitty job. Once I get my rod from crower I will transfer my tag from my 1g to this car and the 1g will be under the knife. The no power steering thing is counter acted by doing push ups everyday lol

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RoninEclipse2G	Jun-02-09 05:43 PM
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#103566, "RE: wire tuck"
In response to Reply # 32
Jun-02-09 05:44 PM by RoninEclipse2G

Originally posted by taclipse
The no power steering thing is counter acted by doing push ups everyday lol

I found rows and lat pulls helped a ton. Having the rack looped helps a bit too.

I may tear apart one of my extras to see how hard it would be to make it fully manual.

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