Yet another S2 conversion in USA

[Ruffiano]

I used the s4 battery cable and ran it inside the car. Because I didn't use the aby coupe under seat battery tray, I had to extend the battery cable so it would reach the rear hatch area. I used a car audio "distribution block and mounted it undwr the seat. I ran one wire (the starter wire) down the right side and out where the a/c connection is, the second wire I ran down the left side to the fuse box. It worked well for me.

[s4kido]

So you put the block underneath the rear seat and you split them there??? also you ran the right side to the starter and from the starter you branched out to the Alternator??? Same as the URs4??? what guage wire did you use???

[s4kido]

i was thinking of using something like this:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1200A

[jbrentd]

Oh, how I would like to find a project like this. I'm jealous.

[s4kido]

i've been looking for one for over 2 years... but thank you.. i hope all goes well...

[90/90qs]

i was thinking of using something like this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1200A

I have this battery box for my project. The battery cable is plenty long enough to reach any point in your engine compartment. It's all 2 gauge, and nice wire. It comes with virtually everything you'd need as far as connectors etc, but there is one thing I am still looking for that would make mounting much easier, and that is a 'remote' battery post. - I believe the UrS4 had one of these, and the idea is to make a junction somewhere in the vicinity of the passenger side shock tower, to split the starter / fuse box connections off.
Otherwise adapting down to the smaller wires from 2g may be tough. -Also provides a method to disconnect the battery under the hood.

[s4kido]

I will have a shock post on my coupe from the URS4 but i will be splitting the wire in the back same as Ruffiano has done so.. I think its good to have it split somewhere close to the better just in case...

[90/90qs]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean with regard to the "...just in case". - Having less of the thinner wire would be better. If you run 8 gauge wire (for example) from the rear seat to the starter, there is a higher chance of the wire overheating and fire than if you used the 2 gauge, and split the 8g off under the hood. I don't know if it's outside the limits of the wire, but if you buy a wiring kit it seems you might as well use it(?).
Just my thoughts.
- Also that starter wire may be 4 gauge now that I think about it... so you probably have to buy a length of something and fish it through none the less.

[s4kido]

just a little update:
Engine bay nyce and clean


New Clutch


Re surfaced flywheel:


Painted valve cover:


engine back together:


Manual Heather Box:


The lovely Spagetti:




Tray is out:


And the painted Bay:

[panzerwagen]

Nice, very nice...oh to be young & ambitious!

At my age I no longer have the patience or the time to do such a great project. Being married & having a family takes allot of my free time up. Right now just getting a set of driving lites into my wife's Volvo 850 sedan is taxing the crap out of me!

[s4kido]

i actually have to get this done pretty soon bc i have a baby on the way ( July 21st)

[benntenn67]

Hi - just a quick note, I would change the steering rack gaiter while you have easy access to (cheap and easy)

[s4kido]

yup i ordered it and im getting it today....

[varia]

Keep up the good work my friend. Im learning a lot from this.
My project very similar, but way too slow.

GL

Chris

[s4kido]

thanks chris... im getting lots of help from everyone here..
THANKS EVERYONE