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Old Jan 20, 2026 | 11:02 AM
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For the positive pass through, you want it fairly close to the starter. Because that's where it will connect.

I wouldn't put the main harness down low. You're asking for water intrusion. I have a 2" hole in the firewall, behind the engine.

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Ok great. I will order the 2/0 wire, start wiring the Terminator X Max, prime engine, and start laying down sound deadening.
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Old Jan 21, 2026 | 05:04 PM
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I was able to go and prime the engine with a DIY tool I made. It took around 4 quarts and it was worth it.



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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 09:03 AM
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Well I'm about to get this wiring in... I am using the Terminator X Max, AAW Highway 22 plus and putting in some sound dampening. My A2W Ice Tank came in also. The HWY 22 will be trunk mounted. Hopefully the wires are long enough. Also performed some seam sealing on the build.





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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:58 PM
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This had me working up a little sweat. Haha... Do you all think it's "worth" it to do closed cell phone and mass loaded vinyl?
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 02:26 PM
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This had me working up a little sweat. Haha... Do you all think it's "worth" it to do closed cell phone and mass loaded vinyl?
Yes, but it is very heavy.

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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 03:21 PM
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Yes, but it is very heavy.

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Heck. I will order some up then. This is a 98.5% street car. So I'm worried about weight but also driving pleasure/comfort. Thank you for the insight as always.
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So I was about to do some remote coil mounting only to find two of them with chips. Do you all think they are still good to use?




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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 04:56 PM
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So I was about to do some remote coil mounting only to find two of them with chips. Do you all think they are still good to use?


Can't see the pictures.

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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 07:12 PM
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Can't see the pictures.

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So I've been making great progress with the electrical system. Followed the instructions of some great people on this forum.





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The previous pictures were of the electrical components mocked up. This is them secured with tech flex. Feel free to make suggestions.

Made a simple but sturdy grommet using fuel line.
Made a simple but sturdy grommet using fuel line.
The Vaporworx PWM controller is mounted. I have to start thinking about the routing.
The Vaporworx PWM controller is mounted. I have to start thinking about the routing.

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