Again this topic... which is very important. I know many people decide to buy another product because DTA does not supply semi-finished loom as many other brands. Some people don't just have the patience to make all wiring from scratch, which is actually very good as it would result to a owl's nest looking loom and countless problems.
If someone knows a source for flying lead looms... please, let us know.
Flying leads
Re: Flying leads
I believe DTA do a pinned spliced loom kit inc. connectors for the end user to complete and have done for a couple of years now for all ECU,s.
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Re: Flying leads
A proper flying lead kit should be an option though.
Wiring is a right pain in the arse !! And likely a big source of problems for first time installers etc who try to make their own looms.
There was a Greek place advertising them a while back, but the website seems to have shut down some time ago.
Some other makers do sell good flying lead kits, and wouldnt be too difficult to re-pin the connectors into DTA's pinouts.
Or Martin/mef makes looms as far as I know.
Wiring is a right pain in the arse !! And likely a big source of problems for first time installers etc who try to make their own looms.
There was a Greek place advertising them a while back, but the website seems to have shut down some time ago.
Some other makers do sell good flying lead kits, and wouldnt be too difficult to re-pin the connectors into DTA's pinouts.
Or Martin/mef makes looms as far as I know.
Re: Flying leads
Do you guys not use a factory loom and just swap the ECU plugs over?
Even if transplanting a different engine you should be able to get a factory harness to go with it?
Although I have made a loom myself, it's not something I want to repeat as it killed my back! (did it in situ). These days I just reterminate the engine's original harness which is so much quicker and easier....and made to a very high standard.
Even if transplanting a different engine you should be able to get a factory harness to go with it?
Although I have made a loom myself, it's not something I want to repeat as it killed my back! (did it in situ). These days I just reterminate the engine's original harness which is so much quicker and easier....and made to a very high standard.
Re: Flying leads
I've done couple of owl's nests from scratch and after that decided to give that job to a friend with pro level tools, skills and materials etc.
Otherwise it is quite easy for beginner, but joining all +5 supplies, +12 wires and common grounds and shields. that is hell if you need to do it cleanly.
Even a child can crimp minitimer sockets to flying lead wires.
Otherwise it is quite easy for beginner, but joining all +5 supplies, +12 wires and common grounds and shields. that is hell if you need to do it cleanly.
Even a child can crimp minitimer sockets to flying lead wires.