LA DMAX
12-13-2004, 01:05 AM
I finally plugged in my juice/attitude last week. I needed to unclip the factory harness from that plastic clip or holder thing and I hope that will be ok. The problem is that there isn't enough slack in the factory harness to make a clean set up. I had to turn the bigger factory connector straight up and plug the juice connector into it in that position so now the juice connector is at an awkward angle. The smaller connector is just resting on the blue intercooler tubing because that appears to be the only place it will stay. I don't know how you guys set yours up, but I'm kinda worried about the position of my set up, atleast for long term. Hope I explained the problem well enough. Thanks for the advise.
BTW, even on level 1 you can feel the increased power. Yeah baby :D .
LA DMAX
ratlover
12-13-2004, 09:24 AM
IIRC I made a bit more slack by undoing the power for the air intake heater and moving its power supply. its up by the firewall, has a think power wire(about the size of your pinky or close to it) and it has a little rubber boot on top of it. its held on with a nut. Watch the ground stap that attaches to the hood. If it comes in contact with that it will blow a expensive fuse and make all kindsa cool fireworks.....not that I have any experience:rolleyes: ):h
Othere than that it is kinda a PITA.
LA DMAX
12-13-2004, 10:34 PM
Thanks ratlover. I already rerouted that wire because if I didn't there is no way I could have mounted the juice harness. Would it help if I cut back some of the tape and protective tubing that is around the harness when it leaves the fuse box? Thanks
LA DMAX
Red Fuel
12-13-2004, 11:31 PM
LA DMAX, I had the same issue and removed the plastic wire wrap completely. With the re-routing of the intake heater cable, my install looks just like you described, but I also made sure none of the wires were too badly cocked or in contact with the radiator hose. Just make sure there isn't any stress on any of the connectors and all should be fine.
BTW, I also just got juiced last week and can't enjoy the power enough. Level 3 defueled at #3 low boost fueling has been plenty for stomping all these darn imports. Are you having fun with yours yet?:ro)
LA DMAX
12-14-2004, 12:13 AM
Red fuel, thanks for chiming in. I thought about that, but then thought about just cutting the tubing wrap back a bit. I kinda don't want to expose all the wires from the fuse box. I'll have to look at it again.
About the power, it's nice even on level 1. Last night I was on Foothill up by my house and had no cars in front of me, hit the gas and about 3 seconds later my daughter is screaming "why are we speeding". I,m going to switch to level 2 this weekend. Max power gave me a tip to bump up 1 level a week so the alli can learn. Thanks again.
LA DMAX