Bananaman's Ke20 Rebuild

[Bananaman 60]

Link to discussion thread

 

Thought I might share this with the oldschool community. I did attempt to attend an old school track day in Taupo right back at the start when I brought this car but had a shattered wind screen in Waiouru which prevented me from attending. 

So quick run down.

Car is a 73 Ke20 2 door sedan which was aussie built. Check out the youtube clip of the cars first build below. SR20DET, roll cage, paint was all completed in Australia. Since I brought it I have overhauled most of the car, had some fun but now it is time for my version two with reliability in mind.

Will start this with progress pics to date and take it from there.

Original Build video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h35kYINEhaw

From the drive home. This is how I brought it.

First show.

 

Now the strip and rebuild

Stripped every bit of wiring from the car, all panels from doors forward removed. I have taken the entire fuel system out and will focus on the wiring aspect first then for a mix of all things to finish it the way I wanted.

 

 

[Bananaman 60]

And so the journey begins, I have gathered most of the supplies I need to get on and do the wiring job, bearing in mind I have no automotive electrical back round or experience this should be entertaining. My experience only extends as far as fitting audio systems.

So step 1, complete the High Performance Academy club level wiring course online. (I recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about the fundamentals of EFI wiring. Still a few blanks as they don't delve deep enough into other wiring systems that are basic functions in most cars. Luckily I have VERY basic needs. Not too many electronics in the old boy.

Materials.

Will be dealing with all the lights on the car and upgrading them to LED to help with power distribution as the car has ALWAYS suffered from electrical gremlins. So I began right at the back rebuilding the rear light holder with new wiring and lights. Still waiting on a shipment of DR25 before I can terminate the lights at present but that shouldn't be too long.

Factory vs rebuild

 

[Bananaman 60]

So not much to see here but I did manage to get all the supplies I need to complete my test wiring of the tail lights. So here is one of the finished light holders.

Learned all the pitfalls of using this wire / plug / sheathing which is good because I don't want to make any mistakes on the balance of the car wiring.

[Bananaman 60]

So made a wee bit more progress. Unfortunately I don't get the time I would like on this build but still.

So number plate lights out for a refresh and LED treatment. Look amazing attached to the bumper, once removed and stripped down it is a different story.

Actually writing under there.

Next up was the boot loom. Dealing with lighting only on this loom. Tail lights, numberplate lights, hi stop, and untilize the factory earth which wasn't being used when I stripped the car :/

All ready to be terminated.