Engine Harness Modification questions...

NoDOHC · 11-19-2010, 07:05 PM

Ted is right about the crimps vs. Solder. The Solder makes a good connection - electrically, but the wires get bent a lot more on the edges of the solder and it is much more likely to fail - mechanically. The OEMs all run a single wire from point A to point B. Where I have seen a splice in an OEM harness, it has been crimped and sealed. There is a reason that they do it this way and it isn't cost. Sealing is critical to avoid corrosion on crimp connectors.

11-19-2010, 07:05 PM	#14
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Ted is right about the crimps vs. Solder. The Solder makes a good connection - electrically, but the wires get bent a lot more on the edges of the solder and it is much more likely to fail - mechanically. The OEMs all run a single wire from point A to point B. Where I have seen a splice in an OEM harness, it has been crimped and sealed. There is a reason that they do it this way and it isn't cost. Sealing is critical to avoid corrosion on crimp connectors. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

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