Power and Ground! How to distribution blocks! What gauge wire! - RACE CAR WIRING SERIES - Part 2

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StreetCarJoe

StreetCarJoe

3 жыл бұрын

#fueltech #wiring #racecar
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Its finally here!!! The complete wiring series! This will be a start to finish on what it takes to wire a STREETCAR (or race car in this scenario). This specific car is a getting a complete FuelTech FT600 EFI System! Complete with FuelTech Pro Harness, FT Smart Coils, Injector Drivers, Wideband sensors, EGT sensors, Boost Controller, Shock Sensors, Ride Height Sensors and SOOOOO much more!!! Accompanying the FuelTech ECU is a K&R Performance Complete Wiring Kit! This includes the Switch Panel and Relay Board to handle everything else on the car! Stay tuned! This is a video series you want to see!
This second episodes is all about power and grounds. This is a critical step in laying the foundation to your wiring project. A lot of important tips and "best practices" discussed in this video...
Feel free to ask away in the comments! I’m always active and answering the questions.
Stay tuned as I dive into the work required to build and maintain the cars I create from this 2-Car garage. Future projects will include fab work and welding, general welder setup and tutorials, chassis work, weight reduction, suspension plotting and setup, wiring, tuning, boost controller setup, power management, racing videos, ice cream cruises, etc.
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@mystic1sc83
@mystic1sc83 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as always! Can't wait to see it in person.
@TSiZj
@TSiZj 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! You and a few others have given me confidence to wire my car.
@EmmittMAKNHP
@EmmittMAKNHP 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Joe! Looking forward to part 3.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Working on it now!!!
@ProCharged377LX
@ProCharged377LX 3 жыл бұрын
Great job Joe! Love your attention to detail!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dirtyharry5878
@dirtyharry5878 2 жыл бұрын
Great info bro, I always do the big 3 wire upgrades. I'm changing it to include 0/0 engine to battery ground. Thx for the gr8 idea
@man_in_the_tree
@man_in_the_tree 3 жыл бұрын
So clean and simple! Love it dude!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really appreciate it!
@transam4555
@transam4555 3 жыл бұрын
Just came across yr channel, excellent craftsmanship my friend. Clean shop n clean work, now that's what I like!!!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@lowwlife1
@lowwlife1 3 жыл бұрын
Man, thanks for the wiring step by step. This is a HUGE help for my new build..... Subscribed 👍
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
💪🏻
@chrislambert5904
@chrislambert5904 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Dave taught you well!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@tommystechyshyn889
@tommystechyshyn889 3 жыл бұрын
When you get this mans car done he is going one happy man amazing work bud i hope you get to take it down the track one time
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
All I need is to take down the road and get some ice cream 😎
@ModzCity
@ModzCity 3 жыл бұрын
I just want you to know these videos are SOOO helpful. I am building a car and i have no idea about wiring and i am trying to learn the best i can and your videos and this series is going to be so helpful seriously thank you!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
This is great to hear! Thanks
@stopjunkingaround8878
@stopjunkingaround8878 Жыл бұрын
Haha you make it sounds so easy lmfao I was lost in the first 30 sec but thanks to your great explanation I’m learning thank you for sharing your knowledge and motivating people like me 🎉👍🏼
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe Жыл бұрын
💪🏻
@steveyork8069
@steveyork8069 3 жыл бұрын
Looking so clean.Dave are you watching,Joe’s running low on ice cream.🍦👍
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Big fax... We're going tonight to get some fosho!
@damnitdang
@damnitdang 2 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed Joe. Cus you're vids are some of the best
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! 💪🏻
@angelhuertasjr5508
@angelhuertasjr5508 3 жыл бұрын
Love wiring. Thanks for the info!!!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Glad ya liked it 💪🏻
@TKOUTLAW1
@TKOUTLAW1 3 жыл бұрын
Finally somebody does a video on how to wire a car. Joe what is your thought on including a remote mount solenoid? Yeah or nay, I've seen some guys use them to help with hot starts with starter and to have a power point to hook up timing lights etc...Great video buy the way, I liked how you included the part links,that will definitely help. Keep up the great work and thanks for doing this. I can't wait till the next video.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen those remote mounted solenoids. I hear they work good if you buy the quality kit. I’ve never used one personally so I can’t really give my opinion. Glad ya like the vids! 💪🏻
@joeborges1541
@joeborges1541 3 жыл бұрын
Very clean work. Keep up with video. Excellent work.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@nealraudabaugh7922
@nealraudabaugh7922 3 ай бұрын
Clean work joe. Like it
@CmoneyGarage
@CmoneyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and info as usual 👍🏾...keep coming
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙌🏻
@jimmyvargas9744
@jimmyvargas9744 3 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal work my friend. Don't know it you have ever checked out. Military grade battery cable ends. I find them a little slicker to deal with. Keep up the good work
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't. I just looked for some. They look pretty good. I may try a pair on my next build. Thanks!
@WhitetailGarage
@WhitetailGarage 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but the wiring is always my favorite part! Looking forward to the next episode!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My favorite part too!!!
@SouthernSpeedVideos
@SouthernSpeedVideos 3 жыл бұрын
You're a masochist 🤣
@vandettabuilds6641
@vandettabuilds6641 3 ай бұрын
It’s something I enjoy doing!
@vandettabuilds6641
@vandettabuilds6641 3 ай бұрын
Excellent video!!! Thank you
@michaelpineda2709
@michaelpineda2709 3 жыл бұрын
Great great keep them coming 💪🏽 this is going to help me alot
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Im working on the next one right now!
@michaelpineda2709
@michaelpineda2709 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe can you provide a link to the battery wire
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpineda2709 EWCS 4 Gauge Premium Extra Flexible Welding Cable 600 Volt 25 Feet Each Black+Red www.amazon.com/dp/B016HGOH3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R5P7BRXQS82ZVR7JZ560
@JBROWN3830
@JBROWN3830 3 жыл бұрын
Great video SCJ🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@jbsgarage8260
@jbsgarage8260 3 жыл бұрын
Great videos!!!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@woodchrisfinest3113
@woodchrisfinest3113 3 жыл бұрын
Quality work there SCJ👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙌🏻
@Robs347YSI
@Robs347YSI 3 жыл бұрын
Good info. Even if you're not running smart coils, ground both cylinder heads ...
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Always... Fosho!
@kevw0878
@kevw0878 3 жыл бұрын
Hey SCJ we enjoy watching all your vids. Keep them coming. Have ever considered using Racepak Smartwire for a PDM when wiring up your race car?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I feel the smartwire has it’s place. This car is pretty straight forward race car. Just can’t justify a fancy smartwire to hit the starter and turn on a single water pump. 😉
@jettech1041
@jettech1041 3 жыл бұрын
Wiring still gives me migraines but you did a great job explaining what you do to wire a car! 👌 when you say run the grounds directly to the battery, can you show us what it looks like at that point. Thanks
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’ll go over it in one of the upcoming vids. But pretty much the ECU has a wire that goes directly to the negative post of the battery.
@eugenechurch6135
@eugenechurch6135 2 жыл бұрын
nice that car is going to be hot. I always ground my engine directly to battery and frame ground directly to battery, never had any issues
@timweb1510
@timweb1510 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got wires everywhere man. Wish my holley Hp had a clean setup on my fox
@kevin_nagle
@kevin_nagle 3 жыл бұрын
it's as clean as you make it
@freeflyjumping
@freeflyjumping 3 жыл бұрын
Streetcars can't have enough grounds, and I can't have enough Streetcarjoe videos!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Im working on part 3 right now... Thinking maybe I need to take the streetcar out for some ice cream tomorrow and make a vid 😉
@dougblair81
@dougblair81 3 жыл бұрын
ok Thanks for the info
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! 😎
@windward2818
@windward2818 Жыл бұрын
The large gauge starter feed (Red) and block ground (starter return Black), both look like size 1AWG, are needed for the starter currents while cranking. If you get the thick fire wall rubber grommets and protect with heat shrink and/or split rubber heater or fuel line you can go directly through the firewall without the added resistance of the pass through and the lugs. You can buy very thick red and black dual wall heat shrink which will prevent any chaffing through the fire wall if also supported with fully cushioned P-Clamps to keep the cable from moving to prevent chaffing. You need a little flexibility (slack) in these cables close to the engine, because the engine will move on its mounts, especially during launch. If you put a 3/8 inch stud type red and black power point close to the battery in the trunk (keep to a 12 inches or less) you can use this as your star power and ground using the same 1 AWG cable (you can move up to 1/0, but this is not needed) without any negative effects on EFI or CDI or COP ignition operation. This way you can use a crimp battery terminal lug and not the gang screw wire clamps, which I think are higher resistance than the 12 inch common feed when hydraulic crimp lugs are used with a common power point. It looks like the car does not have an alternator so this wiring in the context of the build did not have to be addressed.
@lse90garage
@lse90garage 3 жыл бұрын
Curious if there’s any other main battery terminals you’d recommend, I see you’re using the standard parts store ones but we always run into issues with the tension plates fatiguing and causing loose connections. Excellent videos so far man, glad you finally made a channel.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Good point. I've seen people use a variety of different ones. The ones I use are GM ones. Wether or not the quality is better than the parts store ones, who knows. Dont over tighten and I haven't had any issues...
@lse90garage
@lse90garage 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe I’ll have to look into the GM versions, thanks for that.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
@@lse90garage I get them from my favorite place 😉 ACDelco 3BA35 Professional Battery Cable Terminal www.amazon.com/dp/B0054T95ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7JSV104P86V75TBBWHV8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@duncan1420
@duncan1420 2 жыл бұрын
hey awesome video. extremely helpful on my build. what relay board and control panel are you using?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Its the K&R Super Duty Complete Wiring Kit...
@honda250rashton
@honda250rashton 3 жыл бұрын
Hey joe are you using a bolt and nut or the revnuts for the clamps used to hold the ground and power under and inside car. Thank you love the channel
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Most of the p clamps holding wiring and stuff on the bottom side of the car are using small self-tappers. If it’s not something I plan on taking on and off a lot I think those are good to go.
@richardspann8005
@richardspann8005 2 жыл бұрын
If you have the battery inside of the car, in the passenger seat area. What size wire would you recommend for neg and pos?
@bpowda84
@bpowda84 Жыл бұрын
Do you use any kind of fuse/circuit breaker on the positive lead going to the front of the car? Or did i miss that part?
@stanley6662
@stanley6662 3 жыл бұрын
Can you explain how the cut off switch is wired exactly and how it works? What wires run to the cut off switch and what actually kills the power? If that makes sense. Thanks Joe!
@TMGAutoglass
@TMGAutoglass 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to know that same thing. I will be wiring up my fox body as soon as these videos are done. I will follow your lead lol.
@directdiscountusa
@directdiscountusa 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought that some of those wires you have going straight to the battery.... are supposed to go to the switched side of the on/off switch in the rear in case of a roll over/fire..... no? I know they work better straight to the batt... but if there is an accident the safety crew needs to cut all the power. at least the way i always understood it. thanks for the vid.... always fun to watch. and motivation to get my junk rolling.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
The power leads for the ecu go to the battery. The relay board and switch power (which trigger on the ecu) are on the switched side of the cutoff switch. So if they kill the power, it kills power to the relay board which will kill switched power to the ecu and all the relays...
@directdiscountusa
@directdiscountusa 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe correct. but there are still live wires when the switch is off. I only ask because i am going to wire up my car soon and EFI cars are a little different that the older prostock stuff we used to run. Good info. Thanks again.
@djwilliams9842
@djwilliams9842 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@joerivera2825
@joerivera2825 3 жыл бұрын
Can i run a solenoid off the distribution block to my K&R switch panel ?
@Jursaw
@Jursaw 2 жыл бұрын
Where so you mount a circuit breaker? Between the battery positive and the cutoff switch?
@gtpro700
@gtpro700 3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss it but what gauge wire did you use for alternator and other wiring from battery to distribution block and cut off switch? Thanks and super clean work man!
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
It’s 4ga... but keep in mind this car has a mechanical fuel pump so it doesn’t have a huge electrical draw
@gtpro700
@gtpro700 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe thanks for the info! Awesome work again. Keep up the content we love it.
@mr.know_it_all
@mr.know_it_all 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a vid where I can see how you wired the on/off switch? and do you not run a switch controlled main on/off solenoid for the power of the car besides the push on/off? Like switched power for the main power and relay power? Or do you just have constant power controlled by the push on/off switch? I just am worried about an accident and no way to cut the main power cable and not having a breaker and relying on someone cutting my main power In The rear of the car. If that makes sense.
@trapperdude223
@trapperdude223 2 жыл бұрын
Can I supply my starter and alternator off the same 2ga wire?
@kevin_nagle
@kevin_nagle 3 жыл бұрын
Like Joe said, definitely wire the ECU & smart coils directly to the battery. I chased an issue with a car that has a Haltech & IGN1A coils, it was breaking up badly when it got into boost, almost like it was hitting a rev limiter at 4500rpm. Ended up being the ECU & coils were wired positive & negative to a distribution post inside the car & not to the battery like Joe mentions. Wired them directly to the battery & problem solved! Keep up the good work Joe, looking forward to more wiring content 👍🏼
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah I've seen too many issues not grounding stuff properly lately it seems...
@nfg_coyote4615
@nfg_coyote4615 3 жыл бұрын
Hey joe, going to put the battery in the trunk in my 2019 mustang. What gauge wire would you recommend? 2? Thanks man. Love the content
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
2ga for sure! Good luck with the relocation!
@nfg_coyote4615
@nfg_coyote4615 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Keep up the content!! It’s very educational and honestly some of my favorite on KZbin
@juanortega-flores9765
@juanortega-flores9765 Жыл бұрын
How thick should a positive wire be coming from the power to the distribution block?
@juanortega-flores9765
@juanortega-flores9765 Жыл бұрын
What gauge wire are you running? You might need it be a bit thicker to compensate for all of that length! At least on my car, since it runs to the back as well, I use 2 AWG wire
@nemesisracing1283
@nemesisracing1283 3 жыл бұрын
When you run the grounds for your inputs and 5v switches are the grounds all tied into a terminal trip or all seperate?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Patience... That will be video 4 or 5. But no I won't use the terminal strips. I will be using the step down connectors to hook up all the power and grounds for the inputs/outputs.
@EmmittMAKNHP
@EmmittMAKNHP 3 жыл бұрын
What is the thickness of the carbon fiber panel you showed at the end of the video? I'm looking to make a panel of my own.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
It’s 1/8” thick. Tim Mcamis sells it
@juiced71
@juiced71 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! What size wire did you go with for the alternator?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
This car has 4ga. It doesn't have a lot of electronics with the mechanical fuel pump, etc
@juiced71
@juiced71 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe gotcha thank you for the reply I appreciate it .
@turbovicsatx2910
@turbovicsatx2910 2 жыл бұрын
What gauge is the power and ground wires
@user-sn2th9gm4c
@user-sn2th9gm4c 10 ай бұрын
My distributor block has three holes what is postive and negative and the other hole for
@dougblair81
@dougblair81 3 жыл бұрын
I'm running a msd 7al2 do I have to run that to the battery or can I just get power from the dist. block on Firewall?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
I looked real quick for ya and the instructions state that you can go directly to the battery or a good junction block, just not the alternator.
@bcracing204
@bcracing204 3 жыл бұрын
Isolated grounds 👍
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
💪🏻
@johnventevogel7415
@johnventevogel7415 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you do a great job with all of the wiring, except for the battery terminal connectors. You have an expensive battery, batter mount...etc and you go with the cheapest battery terminal connectors ever. Look how the wires and clamped on those things. It’s only a few $$ to get some much nicer and more reliable ones!!
@mannygarcia3976
@mannygarcia3976 2 жыл бұрын
This is going to sound like a newbie question, where did you find those p clamps that fit the m10 bolts?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Amazon for everything like that! lol
@dougblair81
@dougblair81 3 жыл бұрын
what did you use to cover your alternator wire . And where did you get it?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Alex Tech Sleeving. Amazon www.amazon.com/Alex-Tech-10ft-Protector-Sleeving/dp/B07FW4M7Z8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=alex%2Btech%2Bsleeving&qid=1616099593&sr=8-2&th=1
@jamiebush1829
@jamiebush1829 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the firewall bulkhead leads from? Thanks
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/Remote-Battery-Terminal-Feed-Thru/dp/B012V06RBW?ref_=ast_sto_dp
@eadracing
@eadracing Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for that crimper?
@Bassbeater078
@Bassbeater078 3 жыл бұрын
What relay board/wiring kit would you recommend? How’s the K&R kit? Seem to be good quality? Is their one you would maybe use over that one? I’m open to options just trying to figure out what route to go.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the K&R is definitely geared towards a bracket racing car. Lots of inputs for delay boxes and that stuff. I run the leash street/strip board on my car. They both seem to do the job well.
@Bassbeater078
@Bassbeater078 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe awesome man! Thank you for the quick response and input, keep up the good work with the channel, appreciate the information and the craftsmanship/love for the sport.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! 💪🏻
@bnastystuntz
@bnastystuntz Ай бұрын
Hey what headers are those?
@funfun8095
@funfun8095 3 жыл бұрын
Would be good idea to use red heat shrink, on positives.....
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been a fan of the colored stuff. But yeah it would be a good idea!
@EmmittMAKNHP
@EmmittMAKNHP 3 жыл бұрын
What's up Joe - I ran 4 gauge power and ground cables per your instruction from the battery to bulkheads on the passenger side of my car. While testing the starter, it drags for a sec and this picks up spinning over. My car is a 64 Plymouth Fury (long car). Do you thing I need to try 2 gauge to assist the starter with power?
@travispfannmuller7717
@travispfannmuller7717 Жыл бұрын
you can measure voltage drop on the power and ground circuit but personally, on a street car I run 1/0 or at bare minimum a 2ga
@EmmittMAKNHP
@EmmittMAKNHP Жыл бұрын
@@travispfannmuller7717 I have since switched to 2ga, which made a significant difference. Thanks for the response!
@v8tergt653
@v8tergt653 9 ай бұрын
From the engine ground where exactly do you connect the ground to the chassis? 5:17
@MissionFlyer
@MissionFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
I’m still having a problem from part 1! When can I drop my car off? #notificationgang
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Bring it by 😉
@mathewpen
@mathewpen 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had an issue running the 4ga power to the distribution block for the starter + relay board? I was told to use at least 2ga even with good welding cable.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
This car and my car don’t have enough electrical components to draw enough amps. The have mechanical fuel pumps. On a car that has a big electrical fuel pump and a 200+ amp alternator; I would be using 2ga welding cable. Never bigger
@mathewpen
@mathewpen 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe Hmm, i wonder what I will need. Truck alternator, oem starter, leash street strip, dual electric fuel pumps. Headlights, taillights, power windows etc. I may just do 2ga all around.
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
@@mathewpen Yeah I think 2ga will get ya covered!
@frankb8646
@frankb8646 2 жыл бұрын
Do you fuse your positive runs coming off the battery?
@intheshoptv
@intheshoptv 5 ай бұрын
He’s running them off a switch, otherwise Im sure he would
@Tucker_Racing
@Tucker_Racing 3 жыл бұрын
Always thought the alternator could go to the bulkhead power distribution? Better to go direct to battery?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
This case the alternator lead has to go back to the cutoff switch so when it’s switched off the alternator can’t keep the car running
@Tucker_Racing
@Tucker_Racing 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe oh ok, I’ve always used the waytec 2 post kill and just ran the bulkhead power with alternator/starter to the battery side of the kill and seems to work good!
@Amxracer
@Amxracer 2 жыл бұрын
😎
@daddyoisback
@daddyoisback 2 жыл бұрын
Simple question for you,but I've been wrapping my head around it and looking. So I have the terminator x, and fues/relay panel with a rocker switch panel. Question is, I start my car by poweing up the switch panel then I have a starter switch ,once the car is started and running how do I turn it off without powering off everything? Which is what I had to do with the old 0411 ecm . But now with the term I don't want to kill power to everything just to shut the car off. If this confusing I appogize, probably why I couldn't find an answer with Google and KZbin search
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how that switch panel is made or wired up. But when I wire up my switch panels, the ignition switch turns on the Holley and whatever other switches that I want to be tied to ignition. The other switches are powered by the battery side so they have power all the time and will stay on even if the ignition is off. Hope that makes sense 😎
@daddyoisback
@daddyoisback 2 жыл бұрын
it's just a basic amazon panel , but I changed out the start rocker to one that has 6 posts on it, I know I'm confusing as hell. but I have a good idea of what you are saying from your reply. by the way love your videos and attention to detail. I'm a budget guy and like to make my own stuff, but I buy what I have to when it is important. and thank you for the quick reply on an older video.
@philbetthauser9547
@philbetthauser9547 3 жыл бұрын
How do you determine what size power in ground to run from the battery up to the polecat? Is there such a thing as being too big?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah you can do too big. There is a big formula for distance and amps drawn to determine power wire size. I’d say most cars with a mechanical fuel system are good for 4ga welding cable. If you have electric pumps and a bigger alternator like a 200amp, I’d go 2ga welding cable. Quality wire helps a ton as well so you don’t have to use huge wire.
@philbetthauser9547
@philbetthauser9547 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe excellent. Thanks for the information 👍
@kash2k733
@kash2k733 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys I need some help I've been building a car and I can't seem to my coilpack wiring correct can anyone advise me on how to wire up a coil properly
@AC-kp8sp
@AC-kp8sp 3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to 2k still
@timothygoodsell1446
@timothygoodsell1446 3 жыл бұрын
How do u go about hooking up multiple power wires to the battery post ?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
You can see in the video I have 2 hooked up to the ground side. Beyond that, you would need a different terminal like this.www.amazon.com/InstallGear-Gauge-Battery-Terminals-Shims/dp/B07BSVQLCC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=battery+terminal&qid=1616163026&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWkZPWEc0UVA0U1hSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDM0MTEwMjY2Rlg1MUM0REtZTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTE4OTcyRTJRQTNYUTlYN1RHJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
@timothygoodsell1446
@timothygoodsell1446 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. Grest channel and info👍👍
@DavidVanVoris
@DavidVanVoris 3 жыл бұрын
Miss ya Joe! It’s been awhile
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see what you bring for dinner! Gotta keep the fabrication guy happy...right?
@DavidVanVoris
@DavidVanVoris 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe I try he’s hard to please
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidVanVoris Popcorn. Bangkok. Ice Cream. Pizza Nomad. Seems pretty easy going if ya ask me...
@TAFB1320
@TAFB1320 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I’ll be using this as a guide once I start wiring my car up. Also can you show some pics of the mini tub area? I can DM you on Instagram if that’s okay
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah shoot me a message and I can get ya some. 💪🏻
@jpiccirilli
@jpiccirilli 3 жыл бұрын
Can you give the wire sizing your using for each aspect?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Will do. So far everything in this video is 4ga. He only has a 100amp alternator and its a mechanical fuel pump so the draw on the electrical system will be minimal.
@jpiccirilli
@jpiccirilli 3 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe thank you very much Joe
@aarongardner5000
@aarongardner5000 3 жыл бұрын
What cut off switch?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Moroso 4 post
@michealwriska2920
@michealwriska2920 3 жыл бұрын
Hey joe I’m not nocking ur work don’t u hate those battery connections that u just strip some wire off a jam it under there an Tighten it down I’d rather use the eyeball connectors the crampons end at the battery’s because I’ve seen those ends ur using break in 2 pieces I uses the battery cable ends with the stud other than that all of ur other ideas were great 👍
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 3 жыл бұрын
I buy the AC Delco version of them, not the cheap parts store. I really like them to be honest. Just don’t overtighten and they work better than most I feel like...
@Onalky87
@Onalky87 2 жыл бұрын
What size wire r u using to run power/ground the length of vehicle like that?
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Not much electrical on this car with a mechanical pump. It has 4ga wire
@Onalky87
@Onalky87 2 жыл бұрын
@@StreetCarJoe ok I had 0 on my 4th gen with electric pumps. Maybe I can get away with 2 or 4 on my mustang with mechanical pump and smart coils
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
@@Onalky87 Yeah I had 4ga on my mustang with mechanical pump, electric water pump, electric fans, trans fans, lights, smart coils, 16x injectors. 100 amp alternator.
@GTRliffe
@GTRliffe Жыл бұрын
signal grounds need connection too battery all else can go too body
@502C.r.H
@502C.r.H 6 ай бұрын
Why does NOBODY ever put their POSITIVE DISTRIBUTION POST on some sort of insulated standoff?
@skidkev6421
@skidkev6421 2 жыл бұрын
Dang this guy is loud 🤣
@StreetCarJoe
@StreetCarJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Too loud... ugh
@mooosestang
@mooosestang Жыл бұрын
What a pain in the dick! I just want to move my battery in my street car to the trunk and run one + wire to a distribution block under the hood.
@user-sn2th9gm4c
@user-sn2th9gm4c 10 ай бұрын
My distributor block has three holes what is postive and negative and the other hole for
@user-sn2th9gm4c
@user-sn2th9gm4c 10 ай бұрын
My distributor block has three holes what is postive and negative and the other hole for
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