How to Splice a Factory Wiring Loom [THE SKID FACTORY]

Al shows his techniques for combining looms for engine swaps
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[@nickguord1107]

Turbo yoda is actually brilliant. I feel like i owe him money for watching this video

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Send a carton of lemon squash (not lemon squash)

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I think you want to send him a carton of mangoes.

[@markm0000]

I'm so getting a skid factory keychain thing.

[@guusbouwmans5667]

54 minutes of listening to Al. Today, is a good day.

[@ster9765]

Could not agree more.

[@anthonygoulemas8990]

hahahaha would have otherwise taken 10 months for Al to use that many words!

[@guusbouwmans5667]

Anthony Goulemas true!

[@markm0000]

You start hearing his voice in your head when working on your car. It would be awesome to work with Al all day.

[@guusbouwmans5667]

Mark M you should see a doctor. Hahaha just kidding. Indeed it would be awesome to have the privilage to work with Alan on a project.

[@adamm2716]

it may be easy if you did it 500 times, but also being able to teach on camera and do that at the same time, really shows you are an expert

[@dropinbiking92]

This video is a gold mine of information. I've been doing a lot of work on my Integra, and have been tossing around the idea of slimming down the harness and tucking it, this just put me over the edge, thanks a bunch! Thanks for sharing all your car knowledge with us over the years.

[@dropinbiking92]

It's a base model second gen, no airbags, ABS, cruise, or power anything. I've already got the power steering out of it, it was an auto car, that's gone, and I know the manual components are a lot lighter. I had a really similar 92 Integra that was 2490. I'm hoping to get this one around 2400. This one has a little ebay turbo kit on it too, hence why I'm thinking of slimming and tucking the harness, I'm already in there doing wiring.

[@dropinbiking92]

I shaved the studs for the injector harness box off the fuel rail and have the injectors angled with the plugs and wiring running under the runners and meet up behind the block. All the engine plugs are joining up under the intake manifold at the moment and I'll probably run that loom straight back through the firewall than branch off where they need to go. I've got the fenders off and am just starting to get the passenger side relocated on the inner fender, haven't touched the drivers side yet. I wanna focus on finishing running the engine harness to the ECU and gauges before I finish anything on the body harness. There's a lot you can get rid of in these engine bays haha I love working on these older hondas.

[@dropinbiking92]

No, a lot of people tell me I need to get IG just for all the random car shit I get up to.

[@802Garage]

dropinbiking92 Or a YT channel! I'm having a go. Hahaha.

[@dropinbiking92]

I was talking to The Gunman and he wants me to get posting up more paint booth videos. Sadly I'm not working at a body shop right now, so it's not like I'm painting every day. I wanted to do videos and such working on my car it's just such a pain in the ass. I'm barely motivated enough to be working on it at all hahaha

[@aserta]

Loom work is an art, and i could watch any savvy person work a loom for hours. Alan is amazing in this. Much respect to the people who have the patience to do these the right way and not make a rat's nest of their looms.

[@microbuilder]

I spent over 2 years building electrical harnesses in the aerospace/defense industry, and seeing this harness get worked on is giving me horrible flashbacks. Still watched it all though, Mr. Yoda is totally worth it lol

[@mikeaguilar7648]

Add entertainment and sports for another 10 years and I'm right there with ya. Hooyah.

[@BosnianGypsy]

Anyone who has a chance to spend time around you and learn and be educated is a very lucky person, thank you for your knowledge!

[@cardesinr]

An hour, holy crap..... This is gonna be maaddd.

[@Burningrobes]

Well, damn. I had no idea that i just sat here for an hour til i read your post. I just clicked the link assuming it to be another 20ish minute video.

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Chop chop

[@markm0000]

THE COVER IS BLAAAAACK

[@m3rdpwr]

An hour video, 10 hours to complete.

[@fzswede9533]

Once again Al provide actual tested knowledge, instead of the more common occuring ”I think’s” on youtube. Absolutely brilliant ! Thank you and keep it up 👍🏻

[@johnathansmith9059]

I'd pay money just to sit and watch him work ..this man is a simple of a genius as they come

[@NeverLetOff]

Holy shit. This is the wiring holy bible. More amazing comprehensive videos like this please! Seriously, this is awesome!

[@SC457A]

I am glad it was explained why just using an aftermarket ECU was not done. Makes a ton of sense, seeing how so many laws for that stuff is so different across the globe.

[@Slowrex123]

Al did my harness splice a few years ago absolutely flawless... thnx al👍

[@aSinisterKiid]

Being able to do this type of wiring/troubleshooting is the car worlds equivalent of a brain surgeon. The technical details are often too tedious for most people to have patience for. I have to say *Thank You* to Al for putting this information out to us and taking the time to explain what he is doing along the way. This is the type of skill you cannot learn from a book. All the little details along the way about spacing/length certain connections, tagging and not keeping the looms separate are things you can only learn through experience. This video and all the information Al has given is priceless. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@doubletee4391]

This takes a special form of patience and i'm grateful for those that have it.

[@JoeyWebber955]

So glad you made this . It will show people just how much work is involved with just the wiring .

[@sebsshenanigans]

now.. this is the kind of video i can put to use for my own projects.. and an hour long, time to get the popcorn :')

[@Gamer_Marcy_God]

The skid factory is the best car channel on the web. Love it

[@adamm2716]

i have been studying wiring fuse boxes and relays boxes, because i have really been wanting to go thru the inside harness, its been 5 years since i swapped a ls1 and now after watching this, there will be no way i can stop myself from de-pinning the fuse and looming the whole thing. you really are giving us great tips.

[@markm0000]

I just binge watched every video on the channel and wow is it good. I have so much confidence working on my old JDM car now I can fix it.

[@johnpaulsmulders8639]

Thanks Al and Woody for the excellent tutorial. This is what youtube is all about. Al, as ever concise and engaging. As a mechanic (same vintage), I could watch, listen and learn from you fellas all day every day. Thanks again.

[@HamishBrown3]

What a guru! Absolutely priceless learning from someone who has learnt the best way to do something over years of experience.

[@Jakanddaxter1999]

It's so awesome that Al gets to show off and teach from his years of experience. I'm keen to see more videos like this!

[@nathanekama5239]

This vid is brilliant. Thanks for sharing the depth in this video. My favorite part is when Al is wrapping things up and says that it took him 10 hrs, but based on his beard and hair growth, it looks more like a few weeks. Thumbs up for wire and video splicing!!

[@TurtleBasic]

Thank you Skid Factory crew, Turbo Yoda, and all the rest of you! I needed this video, thank you so damn much!

[@TravisFabel]

Having done this before for different cars, I thought I was good at it. I now realize how easy I had it. I could put the wires on the connectors of the car to route everything and get locations... SOOO much easier than measuring all of this.

[@regulatormachine2788]

when I first saw it, it had been up for 8 minutes and had 127 views, now that I finished watching and refreshed my browser it has 2500 views. Thanks so much Al for sharing your knowledge and skill with us, it is an honor. Thanks Woodie for taking the time to film this and all the other things you do (and you bloody well BETTER sweep when the master tells you to!) to make this video happen! Cheers from Canada!

[@TheTardis157]

This is why I am glad my 928s have multiple electrical harnesses and subharnesses that connect to them. Best part is the fuel injection harness is completely independent of any other wiring. I could never go through the trouble to do harnesses like the ones shown here. Great video BTW.

[@michaelmccarron3765]

If that doesn’t deserve a beer I don’t know what else does, thanks to all involved in the making of this video true in-depth detail both in front and from behind the camera. Keep up the great work

[@ReynardCalcifius]

how to sploice

[@paddymuppy]

Jerky Bois Waifu Reviews Splooooooice mate. Straaaaya mate... Look at moi..

[@acnonofurbiz5755]

Skid Factory thanks for the inspiration! This is the one aspect of Subaru legos I haven't personally done, after decades of multi Impreza ownership. You've unwrapped the mystery with straight forward instruction, and pro tips that can only be learned by doing this 100's of times. I'm going to try it now. OBS Bugeye is getting boosted. Thanks again guys!

[@chrishuyler3580]

This is a great video to convey the amount of work that goes into any wiring job. Thanks for sharing the projects that many people find "boring". I wish I had seen this before I rewired my 1975 Mazda from scratch.

[@ronmiller955]

Hi guys, I mentioned previously that I really like what you guys are producing and hope it is economical for you to keep it coming. I'm sure you won't mind reading it again. In my old age I'm critical as to what I watch but go chasing latest report every week. Cheers.

[@mrclown7469]

Instructions unclear, accelerator now controls windscreen wiper speed.

[@eziitis8]

Hmm... 5000rpm windscreen wipers. Sign me up.

[@Carstuff111]

Ahahahahahaha, did you just wire up a Yugo? :P

[@markm0000]

Oh, hold on, got to downshift my windscreen wipers.

[@Carstuff111]

Mark M: Hahahahahahaha

[@jonathancorder3159]

Hahaha, we used to say d*** stuck in toaster.

[@shaunstst]

On behalf of all of us, thanks for taking the time to make this video. As a fellow electrician and a subaru nut I understand the the love or hate relationship haha.

[@Rudabaugh]

mcmtv2 is Al's channel now... Keep up the awesome vids guys

[@dS420_]

I enjoy watching videos of Alan work and talk. Methodical and logical. Its great. He reminds me of my old man

[@michaelholguin5630]

This video is about to hit 1 million views by tomorrow !

[@ronwalsh]

This is just an amazing video. I have done some wiring for engine swaps, but we never had to go through the loom like you have demonstrated here. I am building a custom wiring harness for my 65 MGB, and I know I will be watching this video again, just to go over the tips you have presented here. Thanks so much for showing us how to do this correctly, and safely.

[@kevins.3573]

Yessssssssss. Video we've been waiting for!! Watching Al building a wire harness is watching a master craftsman at work.

[@dal8963]

We use millimeters as a measurement often in America and learn both systems of measurement but rarely use the metric. I could ride in a car and tell you when we reach a mile but would count 3 miles if you quizzed me on a kilometer and how I came up with three miles I haven't a clue. 😅Aussie lingo, when describing a activity or process... I noticed aussie's will just say the action to describe a entire process rather then a entire sentence. I love it, clear and to the point.

[@StilSlepn]

High quality video guys! Very indepth and informative, which in my opinion is what a lot of channels miss out on to save on time & editing.

[@timwoods9350]

such a good idea for a video. nobody has tackled this properly on youtube yet! sooo good

[@AR1G3]

"Don't chuck it in the bin, you don't need any more waste in the world." Wise words!

[@sergeymatpoc]

great job, Al. Very complicated and responsible.

[@scottmcmichael319]

I’m pretty good with mechanic type stuff, I’ve torn transmissions apart and put them back together, engines, etc. but this type of stuff wiring harnesses, and connecting two different ones together, that’s just something totally foreign to me, I’m trying to get there one day but this is just so beyond me right now lol thanks for the vid, you are a true expert on this craft sir

[@apollo280zx]

Amazing. The best in-depth automotive technical video to date. MCM needs to step into this realm. Better than Motortrends current programs by a long shot. THANK YOU!! Keep this exact formula and expand to other swap/automotive project areas.

[@mr.a5147]

Really grateful you decided to make this video, all the knowledge in the world doesn't hold a candle to years of actual experience.. Thanks for sharing valuable experience with everyone. I've done this done this a few times and still learned heaps of great tips from this video.

[@matthewgreenberg4347]

I love these videos. Don't get me wrong, the usual MCM videos are wonderful, but this is the type of stuff that we really don't get to see because it is usually condensed because of time constraints. Turbo Yoda, thank you, for taking the time to do do this. It is truly appreciated.

[@Renamawn]

So what I got from this video is... When you pay someone to do this, it's money well spent. :p

[@mikeaguilar7648]

Thank you.

[@idahogunslinger263]

Not as exciting as an engine swap but I enjoyed it and appreciate the effort you put into making this video. Thank you!!

[@brockjr8185]

Absolute genius what a guy. Turbo today for the win 🔧

[@luuk341]

I dont even own a car yet I still found this helpful

[@luuk341]

ganymedeIV4 I am 23 lol! I get the confusion, but I simply have no use for a car. Well, I dont have much use for my motorbike either but its a lot cheaper to own and run :P

[@luuk341]

ganymedeIV4 You'd be surprised, if anything the fuel is way less, no parking fees ever, fully insured for 9 bucks a month with 33 bucks per 3 months on road tax.

[@MrGuitarbike]

Does anyone really own a car?

[@luuk341]

ganymedeIV4 That is because it isnt MY bike technically speaking. Officially speaking its owned by my mother, I ofcourse paid for the thing completely, so It is insured under her who knows how many years with no claim

[@misterfini6662]

well youre watching the right videos

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Thank you guys. This is exactly what I was looking for in terms of wiring. I had an idea but this was a great help and video. You're the best Al.

[@BenLMitchell]

I have done alot of motorcycle race looms and I'm glad we follow very similar ideas. Glad I've found the channel 😅👌

[@GdaySport]

If I did that to a car it would never run again! This is a very rare skill nowadays, and you are lucky to be able to find someone with this kind of experience.

[@qslider303]

Right up my ally AL!!! The part some people don't like. Gotta love wiring! :)

[@aserta]

Alan doesn't specifically say this, but the reason why you should never, ever let the loom run loose (or worse, take it apart completely) is because the loom is made on a jig, with tolerances, and if you start messing with order, length, position, tie points etc, you risk changing its architecture and the way it behaves and that's when wires snap, twist and break in the sheath etc.

[@ALs_Autos]

Is there anything Al doesn't know? Guys a legend

[@asomind]

The soothing voice of Yoda makes all problems go away.

[@SuperBizmarkie]

This is a awesome video to learn wiring. Very in depth. I like. Turbo Yoda is a smart man!!

[@panzerveps]

Use a seam ripper (from any sewing equipment store) for stripping the wiring harness. Much easier and faster than using a razor blade.

[@Pubwie]

Looks like Yodas hair grew by the time that loom got finished geez. Awesome vid none-the-less. keep it up guys

[@NickoDim]

Dude, that's a simply awesome tutorial! Great information and very useful tips! I've been doing wiring in cars for quite a while now, but I haven't got nearly as much experience as you. It was really useful watching this. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@xaviergonzalez354]

The knowledge of Turbo Yoda is impressive. This guy can do anything.

[@J-Eagan]

WOW, An hour long episode!!!!

[@TheMattickus]

I'm in the middle of putting a toyota 5mge into a 93 toyota pickup and I would have to agree on everything he said. Don't think of starting unless you have ALL the wiring schematics and go one wire at a time. It can be done but it takes a lot of time.

[@josecarlovalencia2848]

I love it when turbo yoda likes to reuse stuff such a good guy

[@pappyman179]

I've been on both sides of the student / master relationship over years and it can be very rewarding to have either. When both people have respect for each other it can be a bit magical. The student can pull an insane amount of knowledge and experience out of the master by asking gentle questions, and the master is there to make sure the student does things "right". Usually, they will have a great deal of pride in a good student. When the relationship is right, it's not a school, it's a friendship that sticks around through the years. It's great to see that sort of thing alive and well today. Turbo Yodo makes boring shit .. well .. pretty interesting. This channel is a fountain of practical knowledge and this channel has grown to be one of my click-immediately channels. I hope this comment hits home a bit more than the usual disparaging 'tube trolling.

[@jack6.0_15]

Your hair grew heaps in 10 hours!!! LEGEND!!

[@bradleyfelschow1270]

jack6.0 _ he never stated it was 10 consecutive hours, as with a outboard for a boat, it'll be hours WORTH.

[@jameswoodsist]

having done this for the first time recently i can say with confidence that A. i wish this came out earlier because it would have made things much easier lol and B. alan is an absolute wizard. this kind of job is probably one of the most difficult things you can do in the car world (definitely easier to just make a standalone harness from scratch which i have done more often)

[@jesscneal]

Awesome episode. Thanks for the tech Al. Took me 3 months off and on to do the harness for my Jeep LS swap.

[@MonteMBRE]

This video is timeless

[@joshuafea544]

Hey guys love the video and great information. Time-lapses are awesome for this sort of work and lets people watching see more of the process.

[@badeacristian5026]

Good information, very much appreciated. Greetings from Romania.

[@deebee68]

A wealth of knowledge there folks...

[@TomarenaiEraserRain]

Woo skid factory! Just before bedtime PST

[@zappy7393]

"Does that make your blood boil"..."nah, just makes me weep for humanity"....yeah I think that's worse hey...lol This vid will help me rewire the 180...exactly what I wanted from this channel, thanks guys ;)

[@chriswhite4596]

Very nice video !!!! I enjoy these Harness conversions No matter that Make or Model .. continue making Great videos

[@jodybarrett8832]

Full hours worth of custom wiring how to's and tips?.....

[@tristanmeadows]

Really like this one! I have wired a few cars and its nice to see a different perspective on it!

[@tunacanz8]

I appreciate the video and info; I've done two merges on my Subarus so far and definitely learned along the way. Using reference points for length is a great tip. Thanks!

[@tsummers122]

That’s why I like the BMW swaps I do. The engine harness is almost completely separate from the chassis.

[@dermow1]

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes. More of this type of videos please. Great job lads.

[@Zdunchyk]

Great job. Greetings from Poland.

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Great video. Love the geek out technical info. Yoda’s experience shows.

[@tehsimo]

You need a medal for doing this job. Looks like a total nightmare

[@edridesbicycles]

"it makes me weep for humanity" Al truly is Yoda!

[@eze4life100]

Turbo Yoda, all respect and gratitude is given to you because for so long I have wished to garner the knowledge you have and now you give us this. I thank you because my love for knowledge knows no bounds when it comes to cars. To see you work and do something I render as impossible, become possible with your skills was nothing short of amazing. I wish to see that you grace my comment with some advice for an aspiring master technician of knowledge. How did you get so good and what do you do to further not only your skills, but your knowledge as well?

[@danieltjr5649]

Wish i had your knowledge after 501 times bet you could duit with your eyes shut or while sleeping :) keep up the great work guys.

[@ashc5728]

thankyou for calling out the issue with aftermarket ECUs, the frustrating thing is that some older ECU's are now failing - just spent 600 dollars getting a 1UZ ecu repaired, a Modern ecu would sure be more reliable but as you say, the testing to make it legal is difficult and very expensive.

[@gul.e46]

Exactly what i wanted to see from theskidfactory

[@MandyRobWallace]

Awesome video. I did my first efi swap after watching this and I used a lot of the advice. 👌

[@itsallac0nspiracy]

Always nice to see I do my wiring the same as Turbo Yoda. Good video, lads. 👍

[@nismofreak33]

i did this once to my R31. spliced the front half body loom into the rear half and added power windows and cruise etc the whole box and dice. Thank fuck i had the factory workshop book. It kind of gets fun after a while hahah

[@Xsilent227]

The world needs more people like you Sir, you are a fucking legend!

[@mannycalavera121]

solid content, like actually useful, piratical, in depth content. Great.

[@mustangfan5108]

Hey Al, even if you charge me a $1,000,000 I’m still gonna get you to do all my wiring, you are amazing!

[@mustangfan5108]

That is, when I a) get a car, and b) swap it or need new wiring

[@harrymoore3353]

Kudos on a great video, furthermore, I applaud you for saving the tubing instead of just throwing it away.

[@bradpittman5075]

I greatly appreciate your humor yoda