Bad Snakes truck thread.

[BAD SNAKE]

I've had the truck for a little while but when I picked it up there seemed to be some things that where half assed that bothered me with the truck so I thought I would start with a little summer cleaning.

The engine bay seems messy wires going every where: far form neat.

Then backed it into the garage where a little work has started.

Now I'm trying to fix this hot mess of supposed professional wiring job for the Vec 3III. I would like to put it in the cab to keep it out of the elements and away from heat. My intension is to do a wire tuck/hide as much of the wiring as possible.

 

[VPRPWRD]

That's not a little work, that's A LOT of work!!

 

[jman08]

Good luck with everything man.... looks nice!!!

 

[viperhauler]

ditch the vec3 and get an sct...

 

[BAD SNAKE]

ditch the vec3 and get an sct...

does the sct just flash the oem ECU? The vec was on the truck when i got it with wires running everywhere so I'm looking for a wiring diagram.

 

[VPRPWRD]

does the sct just flash the oem ECU? The vec was on the truck when i got it with wires running everywhere so I'm looking for a wiring diagram.

Yes, the SCT is a plug in flasher that reprograms the OEM pcm.

 

[BAD SNAKE]

Is this the place that dodge put the Pcm or did the dude before me move it here.

 

[BAD SNAKE]

Upon futher inspection looks like I may replace some A/c lines as they were rubbing on other components.

And the fender liner was rubbing on the upper control arm on the passenger side so ill grove the new one so it don't hit. Also let me know where to get replace fender liners?
Thanks

 

[Yellow venom]

Is this the place that dodge put the Pcm or did the dude before me move it here.

Yes that is the stock location.

 

[BAD SNAKE]

Thanks boss, is it common for it to be super dirty from all the road grime? And how many oem pieces of plastic are supposed to be under the engine to keep all the road grime out? cheers J

 

[BAD SNAKE]

Is there a special tool I need to disconnect these A/c lines so I can get some new ones made?

 

[yellowfever#154]

There is a tool, fuel line and A/C quick disconnects. Any competent auto parts store will have them and/or know what you are talking about.

 

[yellowfever#154]

Here's my thread on the same thing you have going on:

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/f7/anyone-removed-cab-before-49097/

All also would recommend ditching the VEC and getting a SCT.

 

[BAD SNAKE]

There is a tool, fuel line and A/C quick disconnects. Any competent auto parts store will have them and/or know what you are talking about.

Thanks maybe I'll try Napa. Do you know if millertools happen to supply them?

 

[yellowfever#154]

Wait a minute, if you don't have the tools for the A/C how the heck did you disconnect the fuel line at the rear of the fuel rail to get the engine out?

 

[yellowfever#154]

Not sure who Miller Tools is, but here's the Snap-On version:

ACT1370, Set, Disconnect

 

[BAD SNAKE]

Wait a minute, if you don't have the tools for the A/C how the heck did you disconnect the fuel line at the rear of the fuel rail to get the engine out?

I used 3 small jewelers flat tip screw drivers and was careful

Not sure who Miller Tools is, but here's the Snap-On version:

ACT1370, Set, Disconnect

Snap on is well worth it, I'm ordering it tomorrow

 

[BAD SNAKE]

I got my a/c tools and removed the lines to take to a buddies shop to make some new ones that I can route around the engine bay the way I want them.

 

[BAD SNAKE]

My brake lines are on hold hold at the moment,My buddy thought it might be easier to bend them when he has the truck in the shop. So I decided to repaint the truck since I already had the motor out. So I got prepping and removing everything.

 

[BAD SNAKE]