Write up : Wire tuck?!

tysmagic · Aug 13, 2009

holy crap! I clicked thinking nine pages of wire tuck idk if I really want to read all this. I am stunned. In no way, shape or form do I have the know-how to spend that much time/effort and be able to put my car back together. Awesome job so far.

Armanduhx3 · Aug 31, 2009

Just read this all, and decided I am never attempting to do this :lol:
awesome job :thumbup:

Semir · Aug 31, 2009

You have a lot of time on your hands. I like everything but the engine cover, kind of kills the beastliness of the car.

White_Lightning · Sep 11, 2009

rotflmao, LOVE the M/// badge on the cossi manifold

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 10, 2009

Update:

So i've been driving this car for a month now, as my daily. Haven't ran into any problems yet except for my
-catch can hose coming off while driving
-starter struggles sometime. Its probably corrosion buildup on my temp power distribution block. I already ordered a new one, just need to put it in.
-wastegate bolt snapping (going to drill out the flange and replace it)

I tore the car apart for the weekend to do a few updates, clean up a few of the wires I took short cuts on when I did it the first time.

Here is how it sits right now, after a day of taking parts off.

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 12, 2009

2 days and finished with my update

-Removed turbo manifold, and replaced the wastegate flange.
-Installed new wastegate, synapse synchronic 40mm
-Moved a bunch of wiring in front of the engine
-Repainted radiator support
-Remove catch can
-Install turbo water lines
-Upgrade power distribution block (from alt,starter, to battery)

BONUS

HuntinCooter · Oct 12, 2009

Looks good. Where did you get your power distribution block from?

170499 · Oct 12, 2009

I'm still amazed with this project man! Great work!!

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 12, 2009

Thanks for comments, glad to see people still stop by when it gets bumped up.

Happy with outcome but still not satisfied. Its come a long way from the start, engine, exterior, interior.

Still have ideas floating around that i need to get out.

As for the engine I have tons of space to work on it now. So next step is to start cleaning up the hoses. Probably try to find pre-bent hoses to give it a cleaner oem look.

BTW the thule bike rack is a new addition to the car.
Bought most parts used
here's the list if anyone is curious on what you need for the base rack.

Thule:
400xt aero foot
LB50 load bar
477 short roof adapter
2063 focus fit kit
(this ran me $170 used)

Then i purchased the front wind deflector ($70 new)
2 fork mount bike trays ($100 used)
8pc lock set ($56 ebay)

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 14, 2009

There was a big storm today, Ran into a big puddle on the freeway and my car didn't take it too well. So i had a SVT bumper that needed some work, but since i'm in urgent need of a new bumper i wont be able to prep it like i wanted to.

The bumper flew off and was ran over by another car.

No pictures of the clear coat stage, will have some tomorrow.

Bonus picture

AAA'S ZX4 · Oct 16, 2009

TOO MUCH SEXY :thumbup:

FSWerksVP · Oct 16, 2009

Tony, you are hardcore man!

bryst06 · Oct 18, 2009

Here is my wire tuck so far. way cleaner then before...

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 19, 2009

BOO thread jacker!!

JK

very nice to see more people willing to attempt this. Did you extend any wires? Or just undo the factory looms and retape it better?

Croc_Tease! · Oct 19, 2009

I wish I had a second car so I could give this a try ...

bryst06 · Oct 19, 2009

247_racing_zx3 said:
BOO thread jacker!! JK

very nice to see more people willing to attempt this. Did you extend any wires? Or just undo the factory looms and retape it better?

I used the harness from my new motor. (07) so it was somewhat streamlined from my 05built/06 model. Extended the harness/plug from the Alternator, which that main harness carries the spark plugs and ICV./2 grounds.

I redid the common ground and injectors but pretty much left the 16 pin harness wires alone.

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 21, 2009

Bumper painted on installed, pretty good for a spray can job. In addition I took advantage of the SVT fog light holes and routed my intake straight into the fog light.

Before

After, all it needed was a 90degree bend

FSWerksVP · Oct 21, 2009

Tony,

Without an air filter and with an inlet at the front of the car, your turbo probably isn't going to last long.

247_racing_zx3 · Oct 21, 2009

Haven't test this out, but I was thinking of using this setup for track usage. Then switch to the supplied ITG filter for regular daily use.

FSWerksVP · Oct 21, 2009

The quarter mile or road course? Even a mesh screen would help a bit.

Write up : Wire tuck?!

tysmagic

Armanduhx3

Semir

White_Lightning

247_racing_zx3

247_racing_zx3

HuntinCooter

170499

247_racing_zx3

247_racing_zx3

AAA'S ZX4

FSWerksVP

bryst06

247_racing_zx3

Croc_Tease!

bryst06

247_racing_zx3

FSWerksVP

247_racing_zx3

FSWerksVP

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