Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Do you think a person could use their stock 67-72 harness in conjunction with the Current Performance LS harness? Or is it best to spend the $185 for the EZ-21. I am trying to figure all this stuff out the cheapest/simplest way to go. Thanks,
and PM sent,
Mike

You could definatly use the original harness. You would just use some of the wires that went to the starter/ignition and hook to the fuse block.

[prin]

ok, now I'm totally lost. So, you are saying that we dont have to buy an aftermarket harness?

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by prin

ok, now I'm totally lost. So, you are saying that we dont have to buy an aftermarket harness?

If your original truck wiring harness is in tact and good working order you wouldn't need to order a new truck wiring harness. Since I completely took everything apart, don't care about originality, and have a cut up POS for an original harness I replaced mine with the EZ wiring kit.

Then, you need an engine wiring harness. I'm using an engine wiring harness from a 2004 silverado. I re-worked it myself to make it work without the unneccessary wiring.

Then, you need to get power to the engine wiring harness. This is where I used the SA-001 fuse block from current performance. It kinda ties the engine wiring harness together with the truck wiring harness. This isn't completely necessary, but makes for a cleaner, more reliable, and easier installation. Otherwise you will need to track down a few relays and figure out the fuses.

Anyway you slice it you will be staring at some wiring diagrams for awhile

[mcbassin]

I like the way you put that Ack! no pun intended I'm sure.

Pics please

[Ackattack]

So here is the wires coming through the firewall from the EZ wiring harness



The SA-001 mounted on the back of the core support


Drivers side of engine


Gauges in place


ECM and TAC module mounted up......I need to do a little more trimming on the mount and then paint it.


EZ wiring fuse block


Upclose of ECM


Back of engine


Passenger side of engine. The injectors are rotated around backwards and all of the wires are stuck between the fuel rail and the manifold. This cleans it up a little, but I'll be switching to a LS6 intake shortly after I get this up and running (already have it)


Obviously I have some bundling and cleaning up to do

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by Normy71

Ack
Any chance of getting a picture of your frame where your gas tank will be mounted with out the tank?
Why I ask is I have the same tank and need to do some cutting just wondering what you did?
Also I asked you a while back on the wiring of the tank did you happen to remember what wires do what?
Thank You

Sorry, no pics of the frame without the tank

I haven't actually wired up the tank, but I did play around with it a little when I was pressure testing my fuel lines. Anyways, I looked at the wiring diagram for the T/A I got it from. I'll be doing the actuall wiring on Tues. or Wednesday and I'll take some notes.

[Rokcrln]

What is the TAC module? Sounds familiar but it is escaping me right now.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Thealien]

Small black box the pedal and harness both plug into (if you have drive by wire) TAC = Throttle Actuator Control or something like that.

[Rokcrln]

Thanks I will have to check my box of parts and make sure I have that part. Mine is an 05 DBW!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Normy71]

Thanks
That will help out a lot !!

[mcbassin]

Ack,
Great progress on the wiring. Is that an electrically controlled speedo? Who makes it? Dang, it looks super cool and expensive! I assume you are going to get a speed signal from the pcm? Just, out of curiosity why did you mount the SA-001 panel on the core support and not inside with the other components? I guess they can handle moisture? You making a shield to go over it? Thanks,
Mike

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Ack,
Great progress on the wiring. Is that an electrically controlled speedo? Who makes it? Dang, it looks super cool and expensive! I assume you are going to get a speed signal from the pcm? Just, out of curiosity why did you mount the SA-001 panel on the core support and not inside with the other components? I guess they can handle moisture? You making a shield to go over it? Thanks,
Mike

The speedo is an Autometer sport comp. electric speedo ~$200

Good question about the SA-001.....I mounted it there cause I was originally going to mount the ECM on the inner fender.....I guess it never dawned on me to move it inside too.

I wasn't planning on making a shield for it, since it already has covers over the fuses and relays.

[sourkraut]

How do you like the ez-wiring kit?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Ackattack

Sorry, no pics of the frame without the tank

I haven't actually wired up the tank, but I did play around with it a little when I was pressure testing my fuel lines. Anyways, I looked at the wiring diagram for the T/A I got it from. I'll be doing the actuall wiring on Tues. or Wednesday and I'll take some notes.

Sorry if you have already covered this, I have probably read it a few times.
T/A pontiac tank? would this be the same as a camaro? what vintage? Looks like it fits pretty good.

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry if you have already covered this, I have probably read it a few times.
T/A pontiac tank? would this be the same as a camaro? what vintage? Looks like it fits pretty good.

99-02 Camaro/trans am is what it is. I believe the 98 fuel tank is smaller (and metal if my memory is right.

[Ackattack]

Kept plugging away at the wiring tonight.

I drilled and tapped the frame for ground wires. Since my battery is in the bed, and the entire frame was painted with POR15, I figure this is the best way to ensure I get a good ground.

I need to get a few connectors tomorrow to hook up the ground wires.

So tomorrow I hope to get it running. I have a few things to do:
Wire up the ALDL to I can flash the ECM.
Get some bolts for the headers to fully install them
Wire up a few more wires.
Hook up the power steering lines
Go over everything one last time to make sure it "should" all work.

So hopefully if all goes well I'll post a video of Bruiser running.

[menace121978]

bet your ready to hear him run man! its been a long journey!

[Ackattack]

No running today. I ran out of time, but I'm very very close.

I realized I need some newer gas. The gas that is in the tank is ~year old (when I did the plumbing for the tank) and then I need a 2 guage lug for the battery cable.

Then I have just a few more wires to hook up. The fuel pump and sending unit, the MAF switched wire, and some more ground wires.

If we weren't going out tonight it would be running tonight......

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Ackattack

No running today. I ran out of time, but I'm very very close.

I realized I need some newer gas. The gas that is in the tank is ~year old (when I did the plumbing for the tank) and then I need a 2 guage lug for the battery cable.

Then I have just a few more wires to hook up. The fuel pump and sending unit, the MAF switched wire, and some more ground wires.

If we weren't going out tonight it would be running tonight......

Keep it UP! Hey, what engine mount adapter plates did you use to mount your 5.3? Did you use the original a/c compressor? Relocate it? thanks,

Mike

[Thealien]

How did you mount your PCM? I didn't see any bracket?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Thealien

How did you mount your PCM? I didn't see any bracket?

It looks like he modified the original mounting sheetmetal bracket to mount it to the tranny cover.

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by Thealien

How did you mount your PCM? I didn't see any bracket?

I drilled out the ECM bolt holes and then put some 1/4" all thread threw the holes, and then tightened the ECM cover back down with some nuts. Then I adjusted the all thread so it was long enough to go through the sheet metal mount.

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Keep it UP! Hey, what engine mount adapter plates did you use to mount your 5.3? Did you use the original a/c compressor? Relocate it? thanks,

Mike

I made my own adapter plates out of 1/4" plate.

The A/C compressor is an F-body compressor using corvette accessory brackets.

[Thealien]

Originally Posted by Ackattack

I drilled out the ECM bolt holes and then put some 1/4" all thread threw the holes, and then tightened the ECM cover back down with some nuts. Then I adjusted the all thread so it was long enough to go through the sheet metal mount.

Shouldn't these PCMs have a little isolation from vibration?

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by Thealien

Shouldn't these PCMs have a little isolation from vibration?

Don't know. I could pretty easily add some rubber washers if it's a problem or concern.

I have to remove the ECM and stuff at some point to paint my mount.