navygz19 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Can someone tell me where a good place is to pass wires through the firewall? I remember Dan said something one time about a hole where the clutch assembly would ordinarily be but I can't seem to fine it. I'm wiring some KC Daylighters today. Anyone? Pointers? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Yup, I've used that same spot, driver side, maybe a foot from the fender, 8" from the top, there will be a flat plate screwed to the firewall with 2 screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Yup, I've used that same spot, driver side, maybe a foot from the fender, 8" from the top, there will be a flat plate screwed to the firewall with 2 screws. Same here. Next to the brake master cylinder. Caution, on mine it has some rough edges and tends to cut wires if you just try and do a long pull. You need to feed the wire through by pushing, rather than pulling. I seem to remember a brace as well that restricted access a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Thanks guys (and girl ) I'll be cautious of the rough edges when passing the wires through. I also need a hot lead, what did you guys use to tap into from there? I've got quite a bit of excess wire if I need to do some searching inside the dash...maybe the harness for the head unit? I've already tapped into that once already for the CB... I can always find something in the fuse box I suppose. I'd much rather use the firewall to pass wires into the car rather than through the doorjam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97vapathy Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 i ran my wire through the same hole and then addedanother fuse panel just for my lights and cb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I ran my CB from the lighter in the dash. Trainman is right about that brace, made it very tight getting wires thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 i have so many wires going through that little hole next to the MC that i just used a boot type thing and some RTV stuff on it. worked fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 My two way radio is wired direct to the battery with an in-line fuse, for safety in case I loose my keys while in the woods, then I can still call out for help as the radio is live at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I cut a notch about the size of a dime in one side of the diamond-shaped plate that covers the clutch opening to fit various wires through. Over the years, I had run so many different "hot" wires through there, I eventually had to grind away part of the bracket that secures the Transmission Control Module. Later, when I realized I had run so many heavy-gauge wires from the battery, I re-did the installation and ran a single 6AWG wire (with a 100-amp fuse) from the battery to under the dashboard. This large wire is now where I tap into for all of my accessories. I also continued to run this wire to the left rear compartment of the cargo area, where my roof lights and Alpine MRP F250 amp obtain "hot" power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Finished them finally. Thanks for the pointers. I can see how the edges of that opening can cut wires. I also added on some Christmas decor to add to the holiday mood The fruits of my labor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Later, when I realized I had run so many heavy-gauge wires from the battery, I re-did the installation and ran a single 6AWG wire (with a 100-amp fuse) from the battery to under the dashboard. This large wire is now where I tap into for all of my accessories. I also continued to run this wire to the left rear compartment of the cargo area, where my roof lights and Alpine MRP F250 amp obtain "hot" power. That's my next step for future add-ons, like roof rack lights when I get the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I cut a notch about the size of a dime in one side of the diamond-shaped plate that covers the clutch opening to fit various wires through. Over the years, I had run so many different "hot" wires through there, I eventually had to grind away part of the bracket that secures the Transmission Control Module. Later, when I realized I had run so many heavy-gauge wires from the battery, I re-did the installation and ran a single 6AWG wire (with a 100-amp fuse) from the battery to under the dashboard. This large wire is now where I tap into for all of my accessories. I also continued to run this wire to the left rear compartment of the cargo area, where my roof lights and Alpine MRP F250 amp obtain "hot" power. This is a great idea, but how to you connect wires from it? aka where can I get the distributor/fuse box that you use. Do you hust have a big eye hook and connect the wires that way? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Love the wreath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Love the wreath! That's my nose ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ast Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 This is a great idea, but how to you connect wires from it? aka where can I get the distributor/fuse box that you use. Do you hust have a big eye hook and connect the wires that way? Thanks in advance. Since you already have a system in the back, you can just add a fused distribution block for stereo components from any stereo store. I'm running one 4AWG wire back from the battery into a distribution block that powers an amp, an inverter, and has two extra fused slots for roof lights whenever I decide to get them. Its pretty easy since there are set screws that lock the wires into the block. I got mine from here: http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.c...20Fuse%20Blocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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