Conversion Topic: How did you wire your Suby?, Need to decide what to keep and what to eliminate... Options

[neo914-6]

I look to the Subaru converters since there are many done. I know some are using stand alone engine management but I will use OEM ECU for now.

Did you use donor wiring, create all new wiring, or splice some into stock 914 wiring? If splice, what did you keep and what did you remove?

I've got the complete Audi S4 harness and diagrams so I "could" replace everything. I'll likely do that but I first need to remove unused circuits as they take up space.

My plan is:
-Sonu to help get the motor running by October
-Electric door windows
-Use Audi instrument panel and associated sensors
-climate control work including A/C

Audi parts I will not use:
-brake sensors
-air bags
-most emissions systems
-options

[Brando]

I thought the whole reason behind having an older 70s sports car was to avoid things like ... excessive wiring. You can easily see now how newer cars have over 300lbs of wiring and electronics.

[neo914-6]

I thought the whole reason behind having an older 70s sports car was to avoid things like ... excessive wiring. You can easily see now how newer cars have over 300lbs of wiring and electronics.

I'm building my interpretation of a new 914, I just don't have millions to develop an all new chassis and drivetrain so I am meshing old and new. Are you calling advanced fuel management, safety, and diagnostics systems "Excessive"? If you want simple get an earlier, say 50's or 60's sports car.

It was heavy but not that heavy. Maybe 25 lbs... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)