Cleaning Things Up

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · October 26th, 2011, 12:03 AM

So I just rerouted wires in the engine bay and finished that up about a week ago and got the engine bay looking nice and clean. Now its time to start on the underside. I cleaned the trans tunnel a few months ago when I had the tranny out so thats already done. Got the passenger side nice and clean today. I'm just going to keep adding pics of the cleaning up process to this same thread whenever I get stuff done.

Dirty Side

Middle

Cleaned side

ryanw · October 26th, 2011, 12:10 AM

big difference, over the passenger side. looks good. lets see some pics of the engine bay, i wanna see the wire re routing

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · October 26th, 2011, 12:18 AM

Some pics of the engine bay wiring for ya ryan, I have another post with them but I'll put them here since I'm going to start putting everything here anyways. I feel like I already want to do it over and get the main harness behind the dash now... I also wanna pull the motor and weld up the holes.. there is so much more I want to do every day. I guess that why call it a project!

Chris951 · October 26th, 2011, 01:47 AM

That engine bay looks so clean!

Nick_83 · October 26th, 2011, 09:48 PM

I like how you routed all the wires in the bay. Looks clean.

ryanw · October 26th, 2011, 10:16 PM

did you have to splice any wires and add on to it to reach all the locations ? it really does look clean, good job....

The only thing id be afraid of is not having access to the starter solenoid.

the starter solenoid makes a great junkction point and i would like it vary accessable. but they are ugly as hell.lol

Im tempted to do the same.

Macunicorn · October 26th, 2011, 11:18 PM

Man that is a nice clean engine bay for sure. Great job man.

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · October 26th, 2011, 11:55 PM

Thanks guys I really appreciate it!

Ryan I did have to splice and add wire to the master cylinder fill tank? lol not sure what it is exactly but that and I did buy new wire for my starter to reach the solenoid. 4 gauge for the positive and one 12 gauge to go to the negative side. My dad said the same thing about the solenoid! It is accessible with the inner fender well removed... but it would still be a pain to deal with! The inner fender is a PITA all in itself. Ahh lets just hope there are no issues! Nothing beats the clean look though, but I see others that are way better that make me want to do better lol oh well. If u end up doing it be sure to take pics and let us know!

ryanw · October 27th, 2011, 02:03 AM

i couldnt tell from the picture, but did you hide the main part of the wiring harness ? the big fat one the runs a long the fire wall, the salt and pepper shaker and engine sensors and injectors all conect to it ?

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · October 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM

I just tucked it under the the clip that goes across the rear and pushed the salt and peppers a little lower. If you end up doing you should hide it behind the dash or you might end up like me and want to do it over to hide the main harness completely!

steveofire · October 27th, 2011, 11:54 AM

very nice and clean I plan on doing this to mine over the winter also

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · October 31st, 2011, 10:44 PM

Cleaned the passenger undercarriage and painted the drivers side. I'm going to take the trans out so I can get to the tunnel and do the rest tomorrow hopefully.

fogged306 · November 1st, 2011, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by caaraa

The only thing id be afraid of is not having access to the starter solenoid.

Easy way around that is to use a mini starter from a late fox/SN-95 car with the solenoid built into the starter, and replace the solenoid on the fender with a fuse block or some other type of terminal.

EscortSportage · November 1st, 2011, 07:08 AM

Damn u ur making me want to do this now, my friend has been doing wire tucks for the longest, he tucks wires inside the radiator support, inside the fenders like u and in the dash. It looks so clean after. So simple almost like a carbd setup

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · November 14th, 2011, 08:32 PM

Just some of the progress I've been making. Took everything out and sanded the one side I had previously painted and primed the entire underside then painted after all was completely clean. All break lines have been sanded and painted hammered metal.... but as you can see in the pic I missed a spot but I'll get it! Also painted the rear differential, axle housings all the way to the ends. It's really starting to come a long. looks better in person. In the garage now while its torn apart, but once its done I'll get pictures in the daylight.

mustangkid87 · November 15th, 2011, 08:54 AM

That looks SEXY! Projects like this make me want to pic up a cheap fox and go at it.

ChrisJ · November 15th, 2011, 09:01 AM

Nice

429obraii · November 15th, 2011, 08:02 PM

thats hella KLEAN

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · November 15th, 2011, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by mustangkid87

That looks SEXY! Projects like this make me want to pic up a cheap fox and go at it.

All it takes is a little money and a Lot of time! I kind of wish I had started with a cleaner mustang but now I've got the itch and I want everything crisp and clean.

95Slobra · November 15th, 2011, 09:27 PM

wow...awesome job man!! im def doing that and have always done that to all my cars...i am ocd with cleaning

October 26th, 2011, 12:03 AM	#1
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cleaning Things Up So I just rerouted wires in the engine bay and finished that up about a week ago and got the engine bay looking nice and clean. Now its time to start on the underside. I cleaned the trans tunnel a few months ago when I had the tranny out so thats already done. Got the passenger side nice and clean today. I'm just going to keep adding pics of the cleaning up process to this same thread whenever I get stuff done. Dirty Side Middle Cleaned side __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger

October 26th, 2011, 12:10 AM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	big difference, over the passenger side. looks good. lets see some pics of the engine bay, i wanna see the wire re routing __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

October 26th, 2011, 12:18 AM	#3
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some pics of the engine bay wiring for ya ryan, I have another post with them but I'll put them here since I'm going to start putting everything here anyways. I feel like I already want to do it over and get the main harness behind the dash now... I also wanna pull the motor and weld up the holes.. there is so much more I want to do every day. I guess that why call it a project! __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger Last edited by MIGHTYJO3YOUNG; October 26th, 2011 at 12:25 AM.

October 26th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#6
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	did you have to splice any wires and add on to it to reach all the locations ? it really does look clean, good job.... The only thing id be afraid of is not having access to the starter solenoid. the starter solenoid makes a great junkction point and i would like it vary accessable. but they are ugly as hell.lol Im tempted to do the same. __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

October 26th, 2011, 11:18 PM	#7
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Man that is a nice clean engine bay for sure. Great job man. __________________ Sig by Tricep

October 26th, 2011, 01:47 AM	#4
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,938 iTrader: 0 reviews	That engine bay looks so clean!

October 26th, 2011, 09:48 PM	#5
Nick_83 Newbie 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern MS Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like how you routed all the wires in the bay. Looks clean.

October 26th, 2011, 11:55 PM	#8
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys I really appreciate it! Ryan I did have to splice and add wire to the master cylinder fill tank? lol not sure what it is exactly but that and I did buy new wire for my starter to reach the solenoid. 4 gauge for the positive and one 12 gauge to go to the negative side. My dad said the same thing about the solenoid! It is accessible with the inner fender well removed... but it would still be a pain to deal with! The inner fender is a PITA all in itself. Ahh lets just hope there are no issues! Nothing beats the clean look though, but I see others that are way better that make me want to do better lol oh well. If u end up doing it be sure to take pics and let us know! __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger

October 27th, 2011, 02:03 AM	#9
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	i couldnt tell from the picture, but did you hide the main part of the wiring harness ? the big fat one the runs a long the fire wall, the salt and pepper shaker and engine sensors and injectors all conect to it ? __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

October 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#10
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just tucked it under the the clip that goes across the rear and pushed the salt and peppers a little lower. If you end up doing you should hide it behind the dash or you might end up like me and want to do it over to hide the main harness completely! __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger

October 27th, 2011, 11:54 AM	#11
steveofire Regular 1994 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	very nice and clean I plan on doing this to mine over the winter also

October 31st, 2011, 10:44 PM	#12
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cleaned the passenger undercarriage and painted the drivers side. I'm going to take the trans out so I can get to the tunnel and do the rest tomorrow hopefully. __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger

November 1st, 2011, 07:08 AM	#14
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn u ur making me want to do this now, my friend has been doing wire tucks for the longest, he tucks wires inside the radiator support, inside the fenders like u and in the dash. It looks so clean after. So simple almost like a carbd setup __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

November 14th, 2011, 08:32 PM	#15
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just some of the progress I've been making. Took everything out and sanded the one side I had previously painted and primed the entire underside then painted after all was completely clean. All break lines have been sanded and painted hammered metal.... but as you can see in the pic I missed a spot but I'll get it! Also painted the rear differential, axle housings all the way to the ends. It's really starting to come a long. looks better in person. In the garage now while its torn apart, but once its done I'll get pictures in the daylight. __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger Last edited by MIGHTYJO3YOUNG; November 14th, 2011 at 08:38 PM.

November 15th, 2011, 08:54 AM	#16
mustangkid87 Regular 2008 Jeep Rubicon a brick can go faster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 331 iTrader: 0 reviews	That looks SEXY! Projects like this make me want to pic up a cheap fox and go at it.

November 15th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#17
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Nice __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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November 15th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#18
429obraii Newbie 1984 Cougar GT :] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats hella KLEAN

November 15th, 2011, 09:27 PM	#20
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow...awesome job man!! im def doing that and have always done that to all my cars...i am ocd with cleaning __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

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