Sources for OEM connectors & terminals

[psulja]

Since I'm in the process of building a custom wire harness for my build and have been searching for sources for OEM connectors w/ the necessary pins I thought I'd share the sites I've found so far. If you know of any others feel free to post them up here

EasternBeaver - A lot of our connectors are the Sumitomo DL series
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/SMDL/smdl.html

OnlineComponents.com - ECU connectors and pins
(1) 64 pin ECU Male Receptacle PN: 174518-7 (oem harness plugs into it)
(1) 22 pin Female Plug (plug into ecu) PN: 174515-6
(1) 26 pin Female Plug (plug into ecu) PN: 174516-6
(1) 16 pin Female Plug (plug into ecu) PN: 174514-6
(16) .070" contact PN: 173631-6
(48) .040" contact PN: 173716-1

changing the -X changes the material used or color, so if they don't have in stock search for it without the -1 or -6.


Ballenger Motorsports - great kits for individual connectors/pins but just like any of the other sites, they're not all there
http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/mazda_miata.php

[Demon I Am]

Ballenger... That's who I was thinking of yesterday

[psulja]

Just spent $70 with them today lol

[Satisaii]

I thought Ballanger was working to provide most of the connectors for the engine compartment of a NB. I used all new connectors and sourced them all through Ballanger on my latest engine bay rewire.

Some notes on that:

A proper crimping tool is important. I have found that the tool for Weatherpack connectors works ok. It will give a good crimp on the wire section and then I tweak the boot end with a pair of pliers. Saves having to buy multiple tools for a single job. You can also get one with interchangeable jaws, but those can get $$$ too.

The CAM angle sensor on the NB uses the same pins as the ECU. These do require a special tool to get a square shaped crimp. I have done this with the Weatherpack tool and pliers, but it was messy and I had to throw away some parts. I would just buy a pre-crimped pigtail for this.

The Sumitomo and Ampseal connectors will cover 90% of what needs to be done. I order extra pins and keep them on hand for future repairs. With patience and a tiny screwdriver you can depin and reuse the plastic bits.

The NB 3 pin temperature sensor connector housing is no longer in production (unless this has changed since my last search.) Plan on reusing that. IIRC it is a Sumitomo connector.

And if you are really interested in wiring:

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html

[freedomgli]

Miata Turbo Forum Connector Witch Hunt (http://www.miataturbo.net/general-miata-chat-9/connector-witch-hunt-70034/)

AbeFM > Miata > Reference Images > MiataConnectorImages (http://abefm.smugmug.com/Miata/Reference-Images/MiataConnectorImages/27690732_dqdqrq#!i=2333116853&k=2t678PX)

Miata Connectors Spreadsheet on Google Sheets (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15J89EFBYnflI0PudPuKPvdpzoCgeF7ScK5Vkm-e10r0/edit#gid=0)

[Phatmiata]

"Thanks Given" for posting that info up Paul !! :bow:

[psulja]

@satisaii do you have a link to a crimper that works well for our terminals? I'd rather buy the right one before I get started on my harness in the next few days

[Satisaii]

I have this one with the plastic block removed. The plastic block lines it up perfectly for the Weatherpack stuff but does not work with anything else.

http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/ratcheting-crimper-for-weather-pack-connectors-1420-gauge-p-365.html

I use it for the initial crimp and then go back with a small pair of pliers to really secure the boot. It is not perfect, but it does save me from having 3 or 4 $200 crimp tools that get used once a year.

[kung fu jesus]

Pinning this thread up top. Extremely valuable resource. Well done!

[wannafbody]

I have a Microsquirt with a cable. I'm assuming that I just need a 174518-7 connector to attach to the cable and a MAP sensor. Correct?