Crimping vs. Soldering

[blackedoutFC3S]

I just read through this thread because I'm trying to remove all the connectors from my harness I don't need (emissions mostly) and clean it up a bit and extend or shorten wires. I'm looking at getting the MSD crimper now that was talked about earlier, but what connectors would be good for the stock wiring and what do people here use for heat shrink and do you all cover your wires with expandable mesh sleeving or something else? I want to do it right the first time, If I have to spend the extra money that's fine, I just want to make sure I do it right. Still not exactly sure what I'm looking for.

I also read somewhere about people de-pinning the wires actually from the harness connector to ECU. Has anyone done this?

[2gslse]

Originally Posted by blackedoutFC3S

I just read through this thread because I'm trying to remove all the connectors from my harness , but what connectors would be good for the stock wiring? I want to do it right the first time, If I have to spend the extra money that's fine, I just want to make sure I do it right. Still not exactly sure what I'm looking for.

I used some OEM style plugs on my Rx8 ignition coil wiring upgrade and http://www.easternbeaver.com/ was the only place I found the mating plugs he has lots of other types and was east to deal with I had my connectors in less than a week shipped from Japan.