Carnage - Drag Challenge Ute Part-12 - Wiring Tips and Tricks

Having all this Haltech gear is great but we have to make it all work together. Being able to wire stuff up in your car is a core essential skill when it comes to modifying cars.
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[@Picasso-man]

You know what I love about you and this channel Scotty? It's your honesty, whenever you make mistake no matter how small or large you own it and include it in the video, you don't edit it out. I love that and appreciate that. I was excited to see a new Video this morning! I love waking up to see your face 😂.

[@Dude_Eggs]

Scotty it's awesome that you're old school at heart but also not afraid to embrace new technology.

[@barra245t2]

If you don't keep up you get left behind.

[@mysticgreg]

Another awesome video, but I'm a sucker for punishment and love the electrical stuff! And no stress about the short filming week, as the dad of a boy who's had a rough trot at times I can say that looking after your little man is waaaayyy more important. Hope he's on the mend.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

He's good, but he had a big last 12 months with two back operations. Thankfully we're past all that now.

[@flamintasty]

That bit about 2 coils not drawing power at the same time made perfect sense. That’s a damned good idea 👍

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Glad someone got it. Yeah, the point I was trying to make was that individually the coils can draw up to 15amps each. I didn't want two coils trying to draw from the same wire at the same time.

[@JossRickard]

Love seeing the wiring work, it's often overlooked. Another thing that's really helpful to me is the amount of stuff that you find and use that I didn't know existed. In the next couple of years, I'm going to start rebuilding my own project car and watching your videos and just seeing all the stuff that you use, I'm writing down a list of all the things that'll be useful, from all your combined videos. The last time I did any sort of thing modification on this level was about 15 years ago and man, I was getting looms from wreckers, cutting them up and modifying them to suit and now you can just buy it all and swap ECUs between cars. Stuff is so much easier now.

[@Blackbirdrod81]

Nice work Scotty. Looks like an absolute nightmare to do. You can see the cost in getting someone to do it. Loving the Ute and the progress. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@jonwilliam1441]

Can see why auto electricians charge what they do, alot of money and more so time and expertise that goes into it. You make it look easy scotty and a nice therapeutic video to watch while im not well. Although i don't under 90% of wiring, it still made for a good watch. Keen for the next one. Hope the fam gets better 🙏

[@ChristopherHallett]

"Look at the tsize of that thing, it's like the size of my forearm" - Scotty's misso every time he drops trou... 🤣

[@1969Risky]

Something else I've learned about Scotty apart from our love of utes, The pain of Stanley knives! My Stanley knife when through my thumb when I was cutting a flexible tube which required a few stitches. Another great video guys! Scotty, I love your dedication to this ute build. Not many people would video an episode about automotive wiring. We do need to see a series of Scotty how to's.

[@rikturna]

Excellent presentation Scotty! Introduction ✅ Safety ✅ Resources ✅ Instructional ✅ Educational ✅ Humour ✅ Body of lesson ✅ Conclusion ✅ Wiring, it can turn a great car into a crap car just by how neat it looks.

[@LRogan520]

Very interesting to watch the wiring eppys especially when like me your not wiring like that everyday...I'm binge watching Scotty..one after another.

[@danielspencer1973]

All the best to your boy Scotty, that's some serious wiring you're taking on, loving this build mate!

[@DVSJET]

"Look at the size of the thing, it's the length of my fore arm"....... Thats what she said!

[@Robroy1985]

Nice to know Scottys human and has a son like the rest of us, just had my boy get over a chest infection. Good work Scotty , your wiring skills are up there....

[@MrSamlyle]

That was actually pretty interesting.... Thanks Scotty

[@jntperformanceaustralia958]

Scotty’s new motto, Cut once Cut twice Cut three times nice.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yeah, something like that

[@Dug159]

I’m an auto sparky by trade, watching you make those battery cables was so painfull to watch. 🤣 I love it. 🤣🤣

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The crimper makes it difficult, it's not user friendly

[@tony.benfield8499]

Ohhh, yeah, wiring up tips n tricks. Your work in a similar role in a previous life always comes back to the future. Another quality episode, Scotty ✌️

[@timsminigarage]

I kept waiting for the “Hussan Chop!”

[@madmick3794]

Awesome as always, cheers for sharing.

[@bigal878]

Awesome… Thanks Scotty and the team at Street Machine

[@arthurhenderson3853]

Thank you for going to the effort of showing us this extra work

[@pauldeery2275]

Another great episode!! So much effort and time goes into making these. Keep up the great work I cant wait to hear this ute start up

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

Great Video Scotty. Loved every minute of it.

[@lancegraham7722]

Scotty...well done mate. You are an absolute legend. Thankyou 👌

[@kev4jem]

You’re a man of many talents Scotty excellent vid!! You really break it down to layman’s terms and make a daunting job seem alot more achievable. All the best to your lad!

[@golfr600]

Love watching carnage.Scotty you make the show super interesting and informative love your work.

[@najstephy5565]

The thing is Scotty as much as its a pain this is the kind of content we wana see. Must say for me this episode was better than the last 10 as DIY people love the nitty gritty. Hopefuly it will continue through to the config of the haltech and first start. Maybe an idea that literally just popped into my head. Ask @turboyoda to come down for a one episode calab on finishing off the wiring. Im sure it would get a very high view count. cheers

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Unfortunately, the view count on this video indicates the opposite.

[@stevenloynds3691]

Always good seeing Santa 🎅 what he is up 2 when not making toys for the kiddies he is out building cars for the big kids...waking up to an episode is kinda like Christmas 👌

[@scotthunter1639]

Awesome content Scotty very informational to people who aren't sure on how long it takes.. Awesome to see the progress 👌

[@nathanpeachs2704]

Thanks Scotty, ya legand literally building the ute from the ground up 😂 wiring joke, Na seriously you guys rule 😀🇦🇺

[@xozindustries7451]

Nice work Scotty! I appreciate the info

[@castekracing]

Wiring is one of the most overlooked parts of a build. Always see people bashing stand alone systems then you see how it's been wired up and it makes it clear. As messy as it can get, it's therapeutic for me doing a neat wiring job

[@T1M083]

Hey Scotty. Foam insert for toolboxes from SCA work good for the knees to just foams a bit softer so you end up with knee prints. But a tad higher.

[@adzie86]

Love this ute so far

[@honestpat7789]

That thumbnail has a ‘Weird Science’ vibe to it, but where is the perfect woman 😂 Loving this build by the way 🔥

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

Ok, now I want a regular 'how to' carnage series please 😊. Great video thanks guys.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Maybe we'll try some short tutorial videos

[@johnwalters6025]

I hope the young fella is doing well, Scotty👌💪

[@williamhardes8081]

love your work as usual. family is one of most important things in life and i hope your son is well. that would have to some of the sexiest battery cables i have ever seen! i missed the "Hassan chop!" 😁

[@pnr9730]

It's getting exciting 🎉

[@TaunusMicha]

I totally agree about the time it takes to wire stuff. Even having a job where i have to work with (different) wires all day, it takes me a lot of time. I bought a new project a few weeks ago, had an engine swap like 30 years ago, runs but the wiring was a mess and totally not to my standards. So i wanted to fix it quickly. Then my job background kicked in and i started to rewire, including ripping of the fuse box and put in another one from a different car, including all the relays so they're all at the same spot and reachable without disasembling the dashboard. This was 3 weeks ago, still not done 🙄 To be fair: i'm waiting on parts to fit in the other fuse/relay box. I need a spacer for that and someone offered me to get it 3D printed, but he's on vacation right now.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yeah, I need to rewire Dad's Ute

[@TaunusMicha]

@@STREETMACHINETV just bring it over to Germany and i'll give you a hand 😂

[@Sansui313]

great job mate, I really like the way you explain every detail including the reason it would cost so much to have stuff made up because of the labour involved, you also seem to a very patient guy to be able to do this stuff but I'm sure there are some bloopers :) hope your son is ok..

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

Great stuff mate, this is really interesting. Totally understand the short filming week, my old man is in ICU, I hope you're little fella is all good.

[@Doc_in_the_carpet_truck]

Top work Scotty !! Needed a swearing montage 🤣👍🍻

[@seanb250]

Good stuff Scotty 👍 Hope your kid checked out all good 😁

[@MrJarmore]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that felt the burn building a coil harness. I had 4 wire Audi r8 (v8) and that was by far my least favourite part of the wiring hahaha

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Thankfully, I just finished the other side.

[@wesleymcgrath5175]

When installing the terminals, cut the sheath in two portions. Slide the first part off, move the second part to the front of the cable then push it back with the terminal. Cut a slit in the second part of the sheath and remove. Saves using a cable tie.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

That's the other method I use. I did that on the first connection

[@wesleymcgrath5175]

Ahh yeah, I rewatched your pos cable. Missed it 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelb5330]

Thanks Scotty

[@martingidaszewski7342]

With all this high end wiring you’re doing Scotty, you need to setup a wiring bench like Rob Dahm. Keep up the good work mate.

[@EricaMTB]

Good result at the Bathurst 12hr for your team Scotty.😊

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha

[@davidwindsor4632]

Making it happen. 👍😜

[@wood2259]

Never mind the ute Scotty, I hope your young bloke is well.

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

Nice work! What was the CAD drawing program called Scotty?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I was using QCAD

[@jimclarke1108]

Wired for sound😁 and speed✌

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

Me hoping for weird science theme song to be inserted at some point.

[@knight2425]

Best wishes to your boy and family, hope everything is ok

[@Billi-JaiKnight]

Hey Scotty! Loved the video mate, wiring scares the shit out of me haha. I hope your son is alright too mate. Sorry to hear he had to go to hospital. How do I get in contact with you to buy this cluster mate? I’m really keen on buying it. cheers mate!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Send us a message through Carnage Facebook

[@warrenscarlett9302]

👍👍👍

[@mattcamp9479]

Hi is there any chance I can find out about the E-pedal that Adam recommend im in the market for that modification

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Let's see how it goes, and then I can give you some info

[@tonyharrison8132]

I'm not too sure if they make one? but wouldn't they make an Adaption for their harness for their own coils I only say this because you said you've spent a day on it.. time is money so just curious if they do have an adaptor plug already done???

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Not yet, but I'm sure they're working on it. The problem is everyone mounts their coils differently, so the harness lengths will be different

[@rustyrx71jz]

Hey Scott I have a trick with flexible sheeve I heat up a Stanley knive with a blow torch and then cut it works a treat melts straight through

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep, that'll work too

[@aussie4x467]

Remember to not connect the coils when you power up the ecu. You don’t want to fry new coils.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep, they also need spark leads on them when connected and powered. I've learned my lesson

[@michaelteasdale2919]

Man the power cables are huge….You could power a house with them 😀

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Good for 200amps

[@floydhaines2608]

Where did you say you got the wire bundles from?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

GR Motorsport Electrics

[@floydhaines2608]

@@STREETMACHINETV excellent thankyou 😊

[@dzitezracing]

Which CAD did you use? Please...

[@STREETMACHINETV]

QCAD, it was cheap and there are some good tutorials on KZbin. I'm sure there are better programs but it seems to work well for me.

[@LawnPotato]

Should absolutely run a circuit breaker on your main battery cable, can also be used as an isolator if you need to store the car a while.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We will get to that, but to start off we'll just go straight to the battery

[@vnv8dude]

Where to find a circuit breaker that can handle the starter motor draw? Cant find them over 200amp

[@LawnPotato]

@@vnv8dude I'm running a 150A one and it handles starting fine

[@LawnPotato]

@@STREETMACHINETV recently had a friend of a friend whos car burnt down a week after being wired, no breaker installed and a grommet came loose while interior was being done, the main positive cable shorted to the firewall. 200k car gone in an instant.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@LawnPotato ouch

[@chrisdunn7936]

Use clothes pegs when laying out the wires in your sub harnesses, rather than electrical tape 😉

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Great idea

[@evalpacer1396]

Can't you de-pin that long plug lead connector and re-use it rather than fork out for another one?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Still needs pins and they're hard to buy without connectors

[@gogetem188]

so Scottie are ya going to bathurst 500 ?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

No plans to at the moment.

[@markthompson2580]

those crimpers that chunky square bit is to clamp in a vise

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Good point

[@drifterdrifter9558]

I would have tested the loom first before heat shrink. Ask me how I know 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I did a continuity test on it, just to confirm, but I'm pretty confident

[@ChristopherHallett]

I just chuck on a set of kneepads, better knee protection and you don't have to move them around, they go with you.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

They get sweaty in the heat though

[@dazaspc]

Not a big fan of aluminum cable it has a much shorter duty cycle time when loaded current wise and it becomes brittle with time and heat. Copper is much more reliable and takes a lot longer to heat up when used. If you are wiring your starter motor especially try to get some welding lead flex. It wot get brittle and break off or rot in the connector as easily. Always try to use a rubber insulated flex (Welding leads) for the starter but others can be a PVC welding flex. Aluminum flex vs Copper Flex for a matched capacity needs to be about 45~50% larger in square diameter and has a much higher resistance (40% I think). You can get away with the usual current rating of 80% for most wires but the starter need a bit of redundant capacity if you run into trouble and have to crank it a bit, especially with a flat battery. If you do have to use aluminum cables you can help their durability by using some dielectric grease inside the crimps and the immediate exit from them. It will help stop any oxidation.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's not aluminium cable, it's tinned copper, suitable for auto or marine use

[@dazaspc]

@@STREETMACHINETV My mistake i didnt pick it on the video. Cheers

[@gemini3558]

😜👍🇦🇺

[@damfadd]

I'm late but couldn't you just mirror the CAD design for the plate?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Nope, bolt spacing is different

[@AaronNicoli]

Google up rapid cables scotty

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I'll take a look.

[@jonathon_bradford]

Cable ties... Is there anything they can't do

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Scottie from one old man to other The knee pad thing go to Bunnings and buy a Concreters kneeling board $25 and it thicker than what you have Comes on a hard backing with handles so you can put all your crap on and carry it to and from the job They are great and last forever And. I Think you got he poll wrong I thought minority wins over majority in these stupid days

[@joe2097]

And when your finished kneeling at work take it home and play 3 guesses with the woman

[@michaelteasdale2919]

Looks a lot easier to buy a Holley carby….

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha, that's true, but it won't be as quick

[@SuperTambo69]

erf

[@STREETMACHINETV]

all the erfs

[@SkodaYetiFan96]

Could you guys follow in the footsteps of Emelia Hartford and do a C8 Z06 Corvette with twin turbos? You could get GM to unlock the ECU and rear mount those turbskies. Plus your first flat plane crank V8 to drag race with 😎

[@cwhaaatt]

all smart coil grounds go to the block in 1 spot i cant believe this isnt common knowledge youre just making your life harder

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Given the sensitivity of IGN-1A coils to incorrect installation, I'll hook them up correctly thanks

[@Low760]

I think it's on the haltech site under levels of documentation.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

​@@Low760 Yeah I saw that. It also says "If in doubt...". I don't have any doubts. :) I'll mark this one down under, do it right, do it once.

[@cwhaaatt]

@@STREETMACHINETV did you ask any professionals how they do it?

[@HazeyAuto]

Twenty eight and a half minutes of wiring and not one “Hassan Chop!”…

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha, my bad

[@TurboHDT]

the coils mounted on the valve covers are ugly LS's are already an ugly looking engine, I've remote fitted in the area under the front guard under the plastic wheel covers on my VE, you can buy remote kits for them with extra wire that plug in which aren't expencive

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep, but this isn't going to be a show car. It's a race car... and it also hard to show off sponsors' products when you hide them :)