AJCady 1 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Getting ready to redo wiring, switches & gauges. Any recommendations for a source of affordable, but still good quality wire, switches, blocks, gauges, etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enginerd 6,744 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 31 minutes ago, AJCady said: Getting ready to redo wiring, switches & gauges. Any recommendations for a source of affordable, but still good quality wire, switches, blocks, gauges, etc? I bought some inexpensive “automotive wire” on Amazon and I intend to throw it all out when I clean up the garage... it isn’t even worth using. Following thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelPal 163 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, AJCady said: Getting ready to redo wiring, switches & gauges. Any recommendations for a source of affordable, but still good quality wire, switches, blocks, gauges, etc? I source all of my stuff from DelCity. TXL wire. Combined with McMaster when needed. When I rewired my entire racecar I just went ahead and purchased 100' of 8 colors. Have tons left over. I used to have a link of dual colored TXL wire, but can't find it at the moment. Edited February 15 by MichaelPal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Beisler 344 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 https://bmotorsports.com/ Best around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tneker 182 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 4 hours ago, MichaelPal said: I source all of my stuff from DelCity. TXL wire. Combined with McMaster when needed. When I rewired my entire racecar I just went ahead and purchased 100' of 8 colors. Have tons left over. I used to have a link of dual colored TXL wire, but can't find it at the moment. I used the same wire, some bussman relay boxes and weatherpak connectors which some would say aren't good enough but you have to stop the bleeding of money somewhere. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Magic 1,455 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 16 hours ago, tneker said: I used the same wire, some bussman relay boxes and weatherpak connectors which some would say aren't good enough but you have to stop the bleeding of money somewhere. I might be lower budget than most, but I snag good wire from the harnesses of parts cars (that aren't that old). My unfounded thought was OE quality, even good condition used would be better than cheap new stuff.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mender 8,294 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 (edited) On 2/16/2021 at 9:27 AM, Black Magic said: I might be lower budget than most, but I snag good wire from the harnesses of parts cars (that aren't that old). My unfounded thought was OE quality, even good condition used would be better than cheap new stuff.... Plus there's usually a good variety of wire colours to choose from. (Avoid MB wiring from the early to mid '90s, they went with soy-based biodegradable insulation to appease the econuts. Lots of whole cars including the top of the line 600SELs got tossed because of this misguided save-the-planet effort; crumbling insulation and the resulting electrical gremlins) Have I mentioned how much I hate it when someone buys a 500 foot roll of blue wire and rewires the entire car with it? Edited February 18 by mender 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Todd K 21 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 On 2/16/2021 at 11:27 AM, Black Magic said: I might be lower budget than most, but I snag good wire from the harnesses of parts cars (that aren't that old). My unfounded thought was OE quality, even good condition used would be better than cheap new stuff.... Upull has some great options and if you check out imports for the high quality connectors along with trucks / vans for long run wire harness from interior you can get a lot for very little - including lots of options on automotive switches. I've also found aftermarket gages in junkyards including autometer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimsun Racing 205 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 (edited) Gauges most affordable https://www.ebay.com/sch/renbusan/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= name brand, still sort of affordable https://www.speedhut.com/gauges/ wiring, connectors, switches, wiring accessories, affordable https://www.waytekwire.com/wps/portal/en/products Edited February 19 by Dimsun Racing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimsun Racing 205 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 On 2/16/2021 at 8:27 AM, Black Magic said: I might be lower budget than most, but I snag good wire from the harnesses of parts cars (that aren't that old). My unfounded thought was OE quality, even good condition used would be better than cheap new stuff.... This is a good idea. The Japanese metallurgy has improved over time. They've increased the amp capacity of the copper so they can run smaller gauge wiring. Plus you get every different color imaginable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimsun Racing 205 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 On 2/18/2021 at 7:25 AM, mender said: they went with soy-based biodegradable insulation to appease the econuts. Lots of whole cars including the top of the line 600SELs got tossed because of this misguided save-the-planet effort; crumbling insulation and the resulting electrical gremlins) Have I mentioned how much I hate it when someone buys a 500 foot roll of blue wire and rewires the entire car with it? Some of the Honda years used whale oil in the manufacturing process for their wiring since they have to import petroleum. Some people think this causes the rodents to be attracted to chew on the wiring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hurljohn 250 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html You are welcome... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Beisler 344 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 4 hours ago, Hurljohn said: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html You are welcome... That is one of the most informative links i have ever seen. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelPal 163 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 16 hours ago, Hurljohn said: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html You are welcome... Double thank you....although this page (https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/eatshit.htm) on his website is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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