Project Rewire - LinkEcu G4 Storm

[shaunwil]

Been squirrelling away quite a bit recently after suffering wiring issues with the car. The age of the wiring is now getting on and all the minor issues I\'ve had have come down to the wiring in the car.

I\'ve decide to replace the apexi with a more modern ECU and after extensive reading I\'ve gone for a LinkECU G4 Storm.

The main aim is to remove a lot of the ancillaries, such as the boost controller, the twin spark, the electric water pump controller, the Water injection controller and get a more comprehensive data logging system.

Currently I have the ECU with a 2.5m loom kit, I\'ve ordered some AEM smart coils. I\'ve ordered as many of the replacement OEM plugs I can find and bought the recommend sensors for water temp and air temp that Link suggest. I\'ve bought a solid state relay for the PWM control of my water pump and I\'ve got one of Edd\'s Engine EWP adapter.

Plans are a foot !

Shaun

[Arnie_O]

Good luck mate... It always an "Intresting" experience wiring stuff.
I got a kit car at home with a Pinto in.... Been trying to rewire that for ages, unfortunately int trying to figure out what some other numpty did and fix it.

Your job on the other hand should be more straight forward

[shaunwil]

The difference between the Apexi and the link is amazing. The final plan is to get rid of the stock dash and run a CANbus Dash, the contender at the minute is a MXL Strada to get rid of all the wiring under the dash and go to a single wire with all the sensors going off to the ECU to get datalogged and give more security if a sensor spots something.

I\'m looking at rewiring the whole car, moving the fuses and relays next the the battery behind the passenger seat. There isn\'t much of the original interior left anyway !

Shaun

[C J R]

Hey Shaun,
This sounds like an interesting winter project. You know to save weight you just have to say NO to that extra portion of Christmas Pud when its offered, instead of stripping copper out of the loom !! :rollin
 
Keep us updated with progress and good luck.
 
Chris

[shaunwil]

Can\'t wait to get rid of the clutter in the engine bay too ! Moving all the power and fuses to the backseat next to the battery too !

Pip suggested a 20kg saving if you get rid of the bunch of wires under the dash !

Can\'t refuse Christmas pud, that\'s one of the best bits of Christmas :p

This and the shorter diff will make for some interesting fun next year, will be implementing traction control too

Shaun

[C J R]

Can\'t wait to get rid of the clutter in the engine bay too ! Moving all the power and fuses to the backseat next to the battery too !
 
Pip suggested a 20kg saving if you get rid of the bunch of wires under the dash !
 
Can\'t refuse Christmas pud, that\'s one of the best bits of Christmas :p
 
This and the shorter diff will make for some interesting fun next year, will be implementing traction control too
 
Shaun

 
You know your taking this track day thing a bit too far now....I\'ll just keep mine in 3rd if you like and save you all this expense and work !! :rollin:rollin:rollin

[Will66]

This could be fun.  I looked at this for mine but can\'t justify it at this stage.

[shaunwil]

Its been on the cards for a few years. At one point with the LPG setup as well (staying on petrol for the time being !)

Just want it to pull out of the corners better

The wires are so manky they need sorting before it gets even more expensive, plus all the bits I\'m taking off still command good money !

Shaun

[kev-yorks]

A good source for plugs and connectors here Shaun http://www.durite.co.uk/
Do yourself a favour though get a set of proper ratchet type crimping pliers designed for uninsulated terminals they\'re worth the cost 10x over.

[shaunwil]

I have a basic one, but I\'ve seen a nice set designed for the bosch connectors that should do a good job on most of the non insulated crimps.

Shaun

[kev-yorks]

The Bosch connector is a standard weathertight connector Shaun so those will do all you need, you can manage with cheap ones or pliers but connections are always going to be suspect.
Not teaching you how to suck eggs but lots don\'t realise on uninsulated terminals the outer of the two crimps are designed to actually crimp onto the rubber water seal not the cable as most seem to do.

[shaunwil]

I didn\'t actually know that, learn something every day !

I\'ve considering getting the following crimps :

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/923

Shaun

[shaunwil]

Plugs arrived today from USA

Crimp tool above turned up too, looks a very pro bit of kit.

Shaun

[shaunwil]

Having a practice with the crip tool on some spare connectors. Think for the thinner wire I\'ll loop the wire back. The surface area in the crimp looks much better.





Shaun

[shaunwil]

I\'ve ordered a brother PT-1010 because it prints on 6mm tapes. Plus its cheap at £12 http://www.labelzone.co.uk/brother-pt-1010-hand-held-label-printer/p2916 Ordered some black on yellow tape in 6mm width too

Shaun