It looks like some are going through a lot of work to "tuck" the main engine harness. Why not tuck it behind the motor where it's less visible? It's a little bit more work but I think the results are worth it. Additionally, dont' the fuel rails get pretty hot? I've seen several pics where the main harness is run very close to those rails. It wouldn't be pretty if the split loom melted away and the wires got BBQ'd.

 

Hey K67 (sorry, forgot your name ) does the tuck behind the engine also involve cutting/sodering the wires as well? I did a similar tuck as shown in the pic above and have also seen the tuck next to the fuel rails as you have just described. Basically, I'm looking to tuck without having to cut if possible.

 

i actually put mine as far away from the rails as possible but as far up so you couldnt see the wires w/the plenum on, ill take some close up but the wires are in a pretty safe spot right now, although i need to get back in there and move some wire around cuz i didnt like how it turned out in the back left, obviously you cant see that part but im gonna re-route some stuff back there to make it more clean.

 

CandlestickPark what intake tube are you using. Is that like an Injen maybe? It looks good.

 

Candlestick is running a Fujita intake

 

Thanks G35papa.

 

Yup, Fujita with an Amsoil filter.

 

Guess i can contribute now with a half way decent lookin' bay.

 

^polished plenum and TB?

 

Tucking behind the engine requires some minor extending/rerouting of wires (mainly ground wires and coil pack wires). If you see pics of the cleanest VQ engine bays, you'll see that the wiring in and around the coil packs and injectors has been cleaned up (extended/rerouted/sleeved). It's more of an issue with aftermarket plenums like Cosworth or Kinetix SSV but can still make a difference with an OEM plenum. Just be careful not to mess with the wiring for the TB or the MAF. Those wires are shielded and do not take kindly to being cut.

 

Thanks for the info...appreciate it. I'm going to be taking a closer look on the work needed to get this done and probably go for it. I'll have a better idea on what I need to do once I take everything off again. Thanks for the tips and warnings. Good info.

 

Sean I think he needs a grounding kit too. Click my sig.

 

^word

 

Looks Great Mikes!!

Think ima finally finish my drivers side in a couple weeks when i install my finished lights!!! can't wait!!!

 

Thanks for the info and guidance Kurtis!

A few photos of the homies of TWC at HIN San Mateo