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MazdaSpeedTurbo
03-12-2004, 04:20 AM
anyone know where i can buy splice clamps.. (or whatever their called) so i dont have to cut wire and splice for a/f gauge and oil pressure gauge.. im not sure on the name plz dont flame me for this.. i think real name is scotch something but not sure...
Aricjm15
03-12-2004, 04:23 AM
homedepot
Radioshack
Walmart
MazdaSpeedTurbo
03-12-2004, 04:25 AM
homedepot
Radioshack
Walmartwhat are they called?? im not to sure

and is this the best eway to do it ?? any problems happened during doing it this way?
Aricjm15
03-12-2004, 04:47 AM
oh man, I cant remember what they are called off the top of my head, I know what your are talking about though

as for problems just make sure your wires are in it all the way, otherwise you will end up with the connector stuck to the wire
Dexter
03-12-2004, 04:48 AM
i call them 'wire taps'
MazdaSpeedTurbo
03-12-2004, 04:51 AM
i call them 'wire taps'
can these "Wire Taps" cause the sensors to go bad?? i saw some issues with sensors going bad.. i think that only way would be if you cut the wire and splice them togather that way with these it would make it easier and much more professional i think.
bill harvey
03-12-2004, 06:57 AM
"Scotch-locks" is what theyare called i believe
Titanium
03-12-2004, 09:07 AM
"Scotch-locks" is what theyare called i believe

That's what there are called! I'm not sure about the problems caused by tapping into the O2 sensor on this car but the only problems I have seen in the past is when someone splices into the insolated portion of the wire from the O2 sensor.
t3ase
03-12-2004, 01:38 PM
can these "Wire Taps" cause the sensors to go bad?? i saw some issues with sensors going bad.. i think that only way would be if you cut the wire and splice them togather that way with these it would make it easier and much more professional i think.
While wiretaps are easier, it's much less professional. Wire taps can and may work themselves off of the wires and then you're screwed. I'd highly recommend soldering the connections.
ForceFed
03-12-2004, 02:13 PM
That's what there are called! I'm not sure about the problems caused by tapping into the O2 sensor on this car but the only problems I have seen in the past is when someone splices into the insolated portion of the wire from the O2 sensor.BINGO!
they are called Scotch locks and if done correctly they will work with no problem.I always reccomend soldering but i have hooked up piggybacks to the factory ECU on a few cars and have never had a problem.I have also done a few MAF conversions on pre '90 mustangs and have yet to have one connection go bad.One has been done for over 5 years now.Just make sure you get the right size for the wire you are using and seat the metal pin with a pair of channel locks or pliers good before snapping the cover closed.
Matt
Dexter
03-12-2004, 02:15 PM
im pretty sure 'scotch-locks' is a brand name
ForceFed
03-12-2004, 02:35 PM
im pretty sure 'scotch-locks' is a brand name
It is ,but that is what everyone calls that style of connector so as not to get it confused with the many variations of "WIRE TAPS".
Matt
MazdaSpeedTurbo
03-12-2004, 04:59 PM
It is ,but that is what everyone calls that style of connector so as not to get it confused with the many variations of "WIRE TAPS".
Matt
Matt wanna help me install i havent done these mods before could use the help ill even come up there lol