Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

So I'm looking for a few tips n tricks to those who, or anybody that has done this. Car currently has no wires in it and I want to race wire it but lost on a few things. I want to use all my oem switches, mainly it would be power windows, lights (lows only), tail/brake lights, turn signals and I want to use my stock ignition. Like I said, all my stock switches are there and the steering colum still has the wire harness in it, I just unplugged the main harness from it. As far as the engine harness goes, it will be a harness from PSI. Will the engine harness have signal wires from the computer to the relay board for the fans, fuel pump etc? Here's all the relay/fuse boards and computer I need to wire up.

WhiteLTone

iTrader: (18)

Im about to. Using the same controller. Should be pretty simple. Im using 8switch panel and reusing factory brake switch and headlamp switch. I cut off connectors for all lamps and am reusing them. I have the wiring schematics if you need them. Only thing im not doing is using turn signals or the small controller you have for them.

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Ya u got the schematic handy? I still have my factory harness so good idea on cutting off plug ends to use, gonna do the same.

WhiteLTone

iTrader: (18)

Its in my truck lol im actually on the ice fishing right now

03supercobra

iTrader: (38)

If you are proficient with an meter, it will help a lot. Another trick that helps for searching things down is using a battery charger and touching the individuals wires to power to see what it powers up. I used a fuse block and wired all my power to it from the battery, used the factory headlight switch, door switches, dome switch ect.

mr_biscuitz

iTrader: (22)

Its not too bad, really all pretty easy. I have the same set-up from Randy as you but I am using XFI for my ecu. Keep all your connectors from everything, we have my line lock wired into the cruise control, data logger in the traction control button, hatch release works, turn signals, windows, locks, high/low beam, fog lights, basically everything. It did take a little bit of time since I had never done anything electrical like this but it turned out ok.

mr_biscuitz

iTrader: (22)

If you need some help shoot me a pm and I can help with what wires you need for what.

RacerXLs1

iTrader: (14)

Do you plan on using the cars stock wiring (lights etc)and running them to that box?

tt383lt1

iTrader: (3)

i took out all of my wires and cut the connectors off i needed and i rewired it with all of the stock switches. lights, brake lights, blinkers, wipers, ect. it took a couple of days to do taking my time. and i also soidered every connetion. i used a painless fuse box.

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Will do, thanks!

No, not using stock harness. I want to run all new wires to it all.

That's my plan, except instead of a painless box I'm using the Leash boxes. Was it as complicated as I'm thinking it is?

tt383lt1

iTrader: (3)

no not at all. it took me maybe 10- 15 hours to do the whole car. im good with electrical tho. the only thing i used was a chilton manual and a volt meter.

first i pulled the steering colume out and messured contiunity between the switches and electrical connection so i knew which switch went to what connections.

then i soildered everything thats why it took so long.

black and pink z28

iTrader: (7)

I've been looking at doing this to What about the stock gauge cluster

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Ya, forgot about that also... Damn it!

tt383lt1

iTrader: (3)

i have to look at the wiring diagram and ill post it up in a couple days of the cluster diagram. it will be for a 98 camaro cluster to a ls1 pcm. i had aftermarket gauges in there. but this year im putting a dash/cluster back in to get speedo back. so my cluster will work like stock. turn singals, check engine light, oil, temp, tach, speedo (th400 with a speed sensor in it).

but ill post a diagram of what needs to be hooked up on the cluster to get it to work. i have to figure it out this winter anyways so if it helps i just do it now and post it

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Will a ls diagram work the same as my lt1 cluster?

WhiteLTone

iTrader: (18)

i'll try and take a picture of the lt1 cluster diagram. i unfortunately used aftermarket gauges so i cant help much there, but if you pm me your email i can try and send pics of the lt1 wiring diagrams i do have.

tt383lt1

iTrader: (3)

i have a ls1 ecu

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Ya me too but will that be the same wiring as a lt1 cluster? Or a ls1 and lt1 cluster the same in the back and just different looks?

RENE'S RAGE

iTrader: (96)

Don't sweat the gauge cluster. It's not bad at all.
Go over to Stereo & Electronics Section and ask WhiteBird00 any questions you have.
He can get you wiring diagrams, print outs, ect.

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Will do, thanks Rage