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Old May 1, 2016 | 05:46 PM
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Wiring kits?

My Rx2 does not have 1 single wire remaining from Mazda. Every wire in it I ran myself. I don't really like the way I ran the wires though. Mainly because I suck at it. I don't really know when to use a terminal block, fuse block, fuses, etc. So it's really just a hodge podge of whatever I decided to run at the time. I also did this at various times and the shows.

I'm looking into some "wiring kits" but I don't really know what to choose. If anyone here has used one to wire they're car from scratch, let me know what you used.

Details on the car for reference, I only need the basic essentials:

Webers (non-fuel injection)
Tfidfis ignition with HEI Ignitors (Coil on plug)
Push button start
Mallory 140 Comp pump on a switch
Electric Water Pump on a switch
Electric Fan on a switch
Headlights on a switch (Would like to have A switch dedicated to driving lights only)
RPM, Oil Pressure, Engine temp gauges (fuel pressure as well, but it's mechanical)
No brakes lights ran yet. So if a kit included this as well, that would be awesome.
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Old May 1, 2016 | 06:04 PM
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Have you looked into the painless wiring kits, I remember reading a couple threads where they used them to wire their cars. They have them for different amount of circuits
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Old May 1, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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Painless will work fine but there way over priced. Check out Rebel Wire. They are made in the USA and high quality for a really great price. Great technical support and great to deal with. Its what i used in my Rx3 and i Have no complaints
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Old May 2, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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I have no firsthand experience with the kits but I've good things about the Summit Racing kits. Cheaper than Painless but basically the same.

Summit Racing® Universal Wiring Harnesses SUM-890020 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
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Old May 5, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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For the items you listed, buy a K&R or Digital Delay switch box. I run K&R and simplified my whole harness.
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Old May 5, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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I use ez-wiring on most our oldschools and work great
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