Hey all,

So I have an FD track car project Ive been working on forever in which Ive recently decided to switch over to E85. I was previously running a PFC. Now with E85, Id like to run 4 ID2000's and a flex fuel sensor, hence the interest in Haltech. Ive never really researched Haltech before but from what I see it seems the PS1000 would be a fine choice.
My question is...should I purchase the unit with the terminated harness, or just get the unit itself and opt to have someone like Chris Ludwig make a custom harness? The car is more or less a dedicated track car so I am not concerned with AC or any other unnecessary accessories. Just the minimal amount of wires to run essential components. I also plan on running the AEM IGN-1A coils. I have the Denso 3 bar MAP from Apex and a "fast reacting" IAT from a forum member.

Sorry for the noobish question. I am a decently proficient mechanic, though I admit wiring is not my thing. Im looking at this as an opportunity to learn.

Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions.

 

Haltech's terminated harness is built for the FC engine. The connectors are all wrong for what you want to do and there isn't enough length in the trigger harness to extend down to the FD trigger sensors. It can be made to work, but it requires cutting up and patching together a brand new harness.

 

Dale, i know the thought of a flying lead harness can be daunting, but you'd be surprised how easy it actually is to wire.

they basically just give you a loom of ~50 wires, you run the loom through the firewall, route the wires where you want them, mark them, cut them to length, then crimp the terminals and sleeve/heatshrink them, then sleeve the "stem." and it's super easy now that they've pre-wired the fuse box. that takes out about 1/2 the work of the old haltech flying lead harnesses.

if you're up for paying for a harness, i know ludwig makes them...

 

Hey guys, thanks for the replies.

Regarding the harness - very good to know...thank you for the heads up Chris. Interesting that none of the venders mentioned that when I was getting quotes.

The wiring for the new flying lead with the fuse box seems pretty friendly, even for the electrically challenged such as myself. The main thing that don't like about it is having to salvage and reuse my stock clips. I know Chris sells misc clips so I may have to go that route.

Any other thoughts are very welcome. Thanks again.

 

That's because you're getting quotes from the wrong shops.

 

Yeah, not many of the shops Im involved with are experienced with haltech. That would have sucked! You're a life saver Chris.

Do you usually get the standard length flying lead or the long one for typical FD installs?

 

You'll need the long flying lead harness. PM sent.