mrpham's summer build

by **corners** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:26 am

mrpham wrote:Thanks mate, did I meet you last Friday?

My S15 build is here: http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?26278

Sure did! Thanks for the link will have a read through

Enjoy your wiring

by **Kev05** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:13 pm

Excellent write up of your build up John.

Like recursive_loop, I'm not that keen on playing with anything more than polishing my NB. :lol:

by **rxmx** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:20 pm

Nice attention to detail you have put into everything

by **mrpham** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:34 pm

Kev05 wrote:Excellent write up of your build up John.

Like recursive_loop, I'm not that keen on playing with anything more than polishing my NB.

rxmx wrote:Nice attention to detail you have put into everything

Thanks!

by **mrpham** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:36 pm

Engine Harness & Wiring Parts - http://omgpham.com/engine-harness-wiring-parts

So a few weeks back I started working on the ECU/engine harness, this was re-using old connectors and terminals. Was never happy about re-using those parts...

How it was with the re-used parts.

Fortunately I was able to find the part numbers for new parts, all sourced locally from RS Components too! All parts are manufactured by Tyco/AMP and the part numbers are below:

Small Terminals : 173716-1
Larger Terminals : 173631-1
26-way Connector : 174516-1
22-way Connector : 174515-1

I also found a very good source for automotive wiring in Brisbane, the company is CECA and located in Geebung. They stock Tycab's full range of automotive cabling.

All new connectors and terminals!

Also started on my Deutsch connectors, love these things!

All terminated... this connector is used for all coil and injector +12V wires.

As a precaution, I also did continuity checks for every wire and terminal used.

These are the parts I picked up to do my dedicated fuse/relay panel. Includes terminal bar, bus bar, fuse block and a relay block.

On the left are the brand new terminals I used, and the right is the FD RX-7 battery fuse block. This is where I'll be relocating all my main fusible links, sits on the positive side battery clamp.

by **plohl** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:48 pm

deutsch connectors are the bomb!

Looks really good man

by **A.Chen89** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:14 am

Good choice on the Deutsch connectors, easy to use and nicely sealed!

Was the crimping tool expensive?

by **mrpham** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:36 am

A.Chen89 wrote:Good choice on the Deutsch connectors, easy to use and nicely sealed!

Was the crimping tool expensive?

Crimping tools are pretty cheap from eBay, but I opted to solder my Deutsch terminals instead of crimping. If done correctly, its much more reliable than crimping. My friend's work does mil-spec wiring and they all solder too, even in equipment with high heat and vibration. Should be fine I think.

by **mrpham** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:16 pm

Over the last week I've had a few parts cleaned up and also picked up a KG Works gauge cluster

Install photos are below...

So fresh so clean clean.

Since I'm going to be using the later model cam/crank hall effect sensors, I had my NB6 valve cover blasted and powder-coated in satin black. While I was there I also had the shop blast the NB6 water neck too, this will replace the NA6 water neck because I won't be using the fan switch. Megasquirt will control the fans now.

The work was done by Global Powder Coating, price was the lowest I could find and service/turnaround was good.

First step is to remove all four screws and the steering column surround.

There are two more screws holding the gauge hood, remove those and than gently pull the hood towards the rear of the car. It should pop out with little effort.

Unplug the two connectors at the back of the cluster to remove it.

The new cluster installed

by **mrpham** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:58 pm

My new fuel rail finally arrived, had to replace the M-Tuned rail because it had clearance issues with the fuel rail bracket. And I was able to get myself a B6 cylinder head for free. This allows me to test fit all the parts and I can work on the fuel lines and wiring while my NB6 head is away for porting and cams.

Also did a quick test fit of the ITBs to see if there are any issues that need to be sorted out.

by **mrpham** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:16 pm

Last week I posted some photos of my OBX fuel rail that I purchased to replace the M-Tuned one that doesn't fit. Well I picked up more parts over the last couple of days, things like braided hose and the required fittings. Just some notes on the OBX rail... it's utter sh*t! They didn't even bother deburring the holes or cleaning up any metal shavings left inside the rail, not to mention the threads were damaged!

All fittings and hose I've decided to source from Aeroflow, and I'll be using all -6AN sized fittings/hose for fuel. Purchased all the bits locally from Race Car Engineering, good prices and good service, would definitely recommend them.

My Aeromotive FPR (fuel pressure regulator), and fuel pressure gauge.

The crappy OBX fuel rail...

Some of the fittings I purchased, have more on order too.

Aeroflow's -6AN black braided light weight hose. This stuff is nicer looking, more flexible and easier to work with. Sick of working with the full stainless braided hosing, I like this hose

by **bigdog** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:20 pm

Love your work Mr Pham! Interesting comment re soldering your connections. I worked with a RAAF tech on rewiring my Alfasud years ago, and he insisted on using military Canon connectors (13 way and 26 way sealed alloy units) with crimped connections - according to him the Hercules and choppers he worked on were all crimped wiring to withstand heat and vibration. We used military 12v circuit breakers instead of fuses and also used their wire labeling system to label every wire in the loom, so it was a piece of cake to trace faults (not that we had any after the re-wire. I love the circuit breakers - I still have some in my collection for the next re-wire. Really wish I'd kept that car....

by **Jeo** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:55 pm

Have been following the build both here and on the blog for some time now, top quality work!

Charlie threw some stickers my way at the Sydney meet on Saturday. Haven't grabbed anything from you yet but given the coolness of the logo, I'm willing to rep a sticker anyway. Keep it up man.