Connector Witch Hunt
07-10-2014, 07:39 PM
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It's also like $35 cheaper than the one I posted. Me likey cheaper
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07-10-2014, 07:46 PM
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Wait a sec... the RCS-027 bulkhead thing says this:
Racetronix - Connector, Fuel Bulkhead 4-Way 280/150
That makes me more than a little nervous. Is this "keyed" or something like the universal one I posted earlier?
Originally Posted by Racetronix
This connector is designed to mount in specific Delphi fuel modules only. It can not be universally mounted on flat surfaces.
That makes me more than a little nervous. Is this "keyed" or something like the universal one I posted earlier?
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07-10-2014, 08:12 PM
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Wait a sec... the RCS-027 bulkhead thing says this:
Racetronix - Connector, Fuel Bulkhead 4-Way 280/150
That makes me more than a little nervous. Is this "keyed" or something like the universal one I posted earlier?
Racetronix - Connector, Fuel Bulkhead 4-Way 280/150
That makes me more than a little nervous. Is this "keyed" or something like the universal one I posted earlier?
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07-14-2014, 03:46 PM
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Random thought:
A few people on this forum posses the ability to individually 3d print hard-to-find connector housings out of ABS plastic.
Would they include the same rubber gaskets as OEM? No. Use grease.
Would they prove to be as resistant to heat and mechanical stress? Good question.
A few people on this forum posses the ability to individually 3d print hard-to-find connector housings out of ABS plastic.
Would they include the same rubber gaskets as OEM? No. Use grease.
Would they prove to be as resistant to heat and mechanical stress? Good question.
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07-14-2014, 03:59 PM
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The CAS side connector doesnt even have a seal, thats on the harness side. And if it was made correctly you would just use the Sumitomo DL seals for the terminals. I'm not going to model the connector up in cad and try to make it actually functional when made in a 3d printer. Getting the terminal retention system to work is going to be a massive bitch and might even be impossible on current 3d printer tech.
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07-14-2014, 04:51 PM
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Since I got so much info from this thread.... I thought I'd contribute.
I sourced the 01+ Coil near plug connectors from Ballenger motorsports part #CONN-85775. These connectors make a good connection but they do not seem to clip into the coil near plugs like the oem connectors do.
At any rate... All I did was throw a zip tie around them to make sure they are held in and don't vibrate loose. They still work like a champ, however I'd suggest to others that it may be better to try and find OEM connectors to splice in if you're looking for 100% oem operation.
I sourced the 01+ Coil near plug connectors from Ballenger motorsports part #CONN-85775. These connectors make a good connection but they do not seem to clip into the coil near plugs like the oem connectors do.
At any rate... All I did was throw a zip tie around them to make sure they are held in and don't vibrate loose. They still work like a champ, however I'd suggest to others that it may be better to try and find OEM connectors to splice in if you're looking for 100% oem operation.
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07-14-2014, 05:03 PM
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well... then they changed the mold or something since they were used in the miata. I have qty 2 oem connectors that were cut out of an 01+ wiring harness and qty 2 that I sourced from ballenger. The ballenger ones do not clip into the coils and the OEM ones clip in perfectly.
I did realize they were the same connector by reading this thread... that's why i bought them and assumed they'd work perfectly. Which is why i'm posting that I was surprised so I could pass on my experience.
I did realize they were the same connector by reading this thread... that's why i bought them and assumed they'd work perfectly. Which is why i'm posting that I was surprised so I could pass on my experience.
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07-15-2014, 10:28 AM
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well... then they changed the mold or something since they were used in the miata. I have qty 2 oem connectors that were cut out of an 01+ wiring harness and qty 2 that I sourced from ballenger. The ballenger ones do not clip into the coils and the OEM ones clip in perfectly.
I did realize they were the same connector by reading this thread... that's why i bought them and assumed they'd work perfectly. Which is why i'm posting that I was surprised so I could pass on my experience.
I did realize they were the same connector by reading this thread... that's why i bought them and assumed they'd work perfectly. Which is why i'm posting that I was surprised so I could pass on my experience.
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08-29-2014, 10:38 AM
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Since I got so much info from this thread.... I thought I'd contribute.
I sourced the 01+ Coil near plug connectors from Ballenger motorsports part #CONN-85775. These connectors make a good connection but they do not seem to clip into the coil near plugs like the oem connectors do.
At any rate... All I did was throw a zip tie around them to make sure they are held in and don't vibrate loose. They still work like a champ, however I'd suggest to others that it may be better to try and find OEM connectors to splice in if you're looking for 100% oem operation.
I sourced the 01+ Coil near plug connectors from Ballenger motorsports part #CONN-85775. These connectors make a good connection but they do not seem to clip into the coil near plugs like the oem connectors do.
At any rate... All I did was throw a zip tie around them to make sure they are held in and don't vibrate loose. They still work like a champ, however I'd suggest to others that it may be better to try and find OEM connectors to splice in if you're looking for 100% oem operation.
Will try to give an update in few days.
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09-15-2014, 11:45 AM
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Random thought:
A few people on this forum posses the ability to individually 3d print hard-to-find connector housings out of ABS plastic.
Would they include the same rubber gaskets as OEM? No. Use grease.
Would they prove to be as resistant to heat and mechanical stress? Good question.
A few people on this forum posses the ability to individually 3d print hard-to-find connector housings out of ABS plastic.
Would they include the same rubber gaskets as OEM? No. Use grease.
Would they prove to be as resistant to heat and mechanical stress? Good question.
1.8 miata MAF connector BETA by AlecMoody on Shapeways
What are people's thoughts on buying one off connectors? That $11.64 is cost from shapeways. If they were cost + $5 and you had to add your own pins would people order them?
Can anyone make a quick list of which connectors are the most in demand? I could add weather sealing to these connectors but it would be expensive since it is a lot of labor to make tiny little molds, degass and then pour a half oz of silicone.
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