Bulkhead Connectors explained

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website is hcrinnovations.com

[@GodlikeGTZ]

Nice Big Lebowski reference!

[@jluke6861]

Thank you for the great video.

[@minnick99]

I purchased a dual 47-pin setup from Maven and did firewall bulkheads for my Holley install around 4 years ago. Cost was a little over $200 for the kit with all the pins included. I also purchased an AF8 crimper with the TH163 turret used on eBay for $135. This crimper normally sells for around $450 new with the turret. It was a fun project. I had a few self-induced issues, like mangling one of the cam sensor wires while inserting it into the connector, causing the car to intermittently die. I can tell you I sure wish I had Devin's videos to reference back then. Would have saved me a bunch of money and the finished product would have been much nicer.

[@slaughtertwo]

Thanks for the post. I just bought my first bulkhead from Maven, then I ran by this video and yes I am still learning this just verified it.

[@topnotchracing81]

Love the new shop setup Devin. Looking really good brother.

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Thanks man I really appreciate your help and information

[@robostyle9773]

Love this video thanks so much for posting

[@nathaninwa240z]

Thanks for taking the time to do this

[@WestTexasPipeGuy]

Great explanation. Time well spent.

[@AOGDC10]

In aviation we commonly called these "cannon plugs" after the company that originally made them. I think that company is now called Amphenol and looking through their charts to get the right connector is MIND NUMBING. Old style cannon plugs had solder cups for male and female pins - very nice. If you're going this route, definitely spring for the proper crimping tools! Nice vid!

[@theholleyefiguy]

i didnt want to bring cannon and amphenol into it cause those two words are a rabbit hole of info lol

[@AOGDC10]

@@theholleyefiguy I've been there and done that.... like I said, mind numbing. A whole day's work and more questions at the end of the day than at the beginning. Thanks for great vids, I always enjoy them!

[@frenettaoneal2482]

Good info. We use the “mil-spec” style connectors in most diesel apps. Diagnosis is easier with the lighter colored gasket but we still have issues with corrosion in our salt spreaders.

[@patrickrussum5666]

I picked up that darker gray crimper on eBay awhile back for really cheap, will it do the job for me on the maven or milspec level bulkheads? Or do I need to upgrade to the DMC level stuff.

[@hkidrocketboy1]

For the hdp20 series deutch connector what wire is best to use ?

What are those “mil spec” connectors? Is it possible to get at least one part number to hook on series of that vonnectors. Seems like one of Amphenol “mil-“ series but don’t know for shure

[@harryniedecken5321]

Anything for higher current?

[@tctz28]

I like you taste in knives! Thanks for the info.

[@theholleyefiguy]

A good friend of mine gave it to me, first nice knife I've ever had , I know nothing about knives except that this one is extremely nice

[@tctz28]

Unfortunately I got into knives awhile back, it always puts a dent in the car funds. That’s a nice gift and will last a life time! Thanks for all the videos.

[@Oysteims]

Not into autosport, but what is the wire you're using? Is it colored SPEC 55 / SPEC 44 aerospace wire?

[@chrnc]

Truth

[@BadLuckGarage]

Great info.

[@paulbell-ts1dr]

Hey Devin, first, thanks for the excellent tutorial on these connectors! I'd like to know more about the type of wire you use and mention by name twice in the video but I just can't make out it's name. Can you please post it here? Thanks!

[@theholleyefiguy]

Tefzel We sell all of these connectors and wire in complete kits Hcrinnovations.com

[@paulbell-ts1dr]

@@theholleyefiguy Thank you sir!

[@rhettgrady9096]

Devin would you chop a holley harness in half and pin it for a bulk head connector for someone,asking for a friend.

[@theholleyefiguy]

i build them from scratch

[@rhettgrady9096]

I know you build them because your the man,saying if I had a harness already would you turn it into a bulk head connector.

[@Jasonbeans]

I’m looking for a bulkhead connector with at least 4 pin positions. 2 for 10 gauge and 2 for 16 gauge. Any chance you’d have a recommendation?

[@theholleyefiguy]

racespeconline.com/products/4-position-mil-spec-connector-kit

[@Jasonbeans]

@@theholleyefiguy Thanks man! I’m assuming I can crimp 10 and 16 gauge in those size 12 contacts?

[@anthonymarino4260]

do it right or don't do it at all

[@turboflush]

I love your warnings. Lol Why dont you like the Delphi connectors? They are good for a beginner. I to like deutsch.

[@theholleyefiguy]

i use delphi metripak and gt150 all the time , weatherpak is just trash

[@turboflush]

@@theholleyefiguy weatherpack is just the older version of metripack... Do you have connection problems?

[@ShellYeah03]

why do you hate weather pack so much lol

[@theholleyefiguy]

cause they're trash

[@ShellYeah03]

@@theholleyefiguy why

[@theholleyefiguy]

If you have worked with them and then anything else its kinda self explanatory . Pin design, size, amperage capacity, pin retention pretty much every facet of the connector is trash

[@AOGDC10]

LINKS: racespeconline.com/ mavenspeed.com/

[@ze_german2921]

I have to disagree with your general advice by discouraging people to install their own bulkhead connectors. The only way you are going to learn something, is by doing it and have to be willing to fail in order to succeed. If i hired someone for every obstacle in my life, I would be a woman.

[@theholleyefiguy]

People who think wire nuts are the right way shouldn't consider working with bulkheads. There is some sarcasm here if you couldn't pick it out

[@BUZDRIFT]

What about Souriau vs Deutsch Autosport, are they pretty comparable to each other? P.S wiring isn't a fkn black art FFS, you just need patience because it's tedious AF! You're over blowing the fk outta the difficulty level! People like you hey!

[@theholleyefiguy]

You have never dealt with the public or common car guy I can tell

[@BUZDRIFT]

@@theholleyefiguy I really thought that this kinda stuff is not too far from the common car guy, but I get what you mean!