firewall connector

Hello guys,

for my 242 vems project im looking for a good connector true my firewall. I like the idea of having no holes in my firewall. So i want to make 2 connectors

1. for the VEMS system
2. for all the assecoires (fog light, oilpressure, temprature and other stuff)

what connector are you using in firewall?

Maybe something like this?....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-32-pin-Soviet-Military-connector-Male-Female-Set-NEW/190884701139?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D5c4d7496ff62464ba787c00ce02e8b28%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D331414257535&rt=nc

Paging Homer

dutch242 said:

Hello guys,

for my 242 vems project im looking for a good connector true my firewall. I like the idea of having no holes in my firewall. So i want to make 2 connectors

1. for the VEMS system
2. for all the assecoires (fog light, oilpressure, temprature and other stuff)

what connector are you using in firewall?

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We've successfully installed these on previous projects...they work great and the terminals, seals, and plugs are readily available and cheap. These are based on Delphi Weatherpack systems...I order most of my automotive terminals from Mouser, but there are several distributors...even Napa has em for a price if you're in a pinch. Not knowing how many pins per connector you need, I'd recommend a pair of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Weatherpack-Bulkhead-22-Pin-18-14/dp/B005O0V5JQ

I've got everything running through this 55pin Souriau autosport connector. (Including boost control, COP (5cyl), E-fan, Idle control etc)

Is that 55 pins I count?

Homer, any pictures of putting together the engine bay side of the Souriau connector together? Heatshrink/strain relief/bundling everything together?

I have this one on my 740 with all my MS wiring running through it. Still have a few pins open/available if I need to add anything later.

http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Packard-Weather-Pack-PIN-BULKHEAD-20-18/dp/B0017NR110/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422893106&sr=8-2&keywords=weatherpack+bulkhead

The up-side I found with this is that weatherpack tools and terminal connection parts are relatively inexpensive and easy to acquire.

Homer, how much did that connector cost and where did you get it? I know the Deutsch connectors cost like $400 total from my research. I don't know how Souriau connectors compare.

Deutsch and Souriau make "autosport" connectors that intermate. In my experience they're not worth getting unless you have your heart set on them (due to price). Used ones can obviously be had, but that's a different story.

In my opinion you're better off buying something out of the MIL-DTL-26482 II line or MIL-DTL-D38999 III line.

Both those lines are available for online ordering from www.connecticc.com. They have a cool part builder feature where you select your shell type, shell size, contact arrangement, finish, and keying, and it shows you exactly what they have in stock and how much it is.

The rub with these barrel connectors is that they're available in thousands of different part number permutations. You really need to look over the datasheet to figure out what you need. You also need the correct crimp tools. These circular contacts can't be crimped with a pair of needle nose pliers.

Homer, where did you get that rubber bootie?

They're called molded shrink boots.

This eBay seller has a good selection with good prices: http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...oot.TRS0&_nkw=shrink+boot&ghostText=&_sacat=0

I've been looking for a reasonably priced connector. This guy in Israel has some relatively cheap prices for connectors, sometimes with pigtails so you don't have to buy a crimper: http://www.ebay.com/usr/part2go?_trksid=p2047675.l2559