Preston129/BlkSlvrdo129 Build thread - TVS1900, EPS cam and more
04-10-2011, 09:44 AM
#64
Got bored yesterday and decided to wire an LED strip for some underhood lighting...I've heard performance lighting gives you a better 60-ft, so we'll see if that's true 
There's a ridge under the hood that puts the strip at a good angle for underhood illumination and also remains hidden if you're standing in front of the truck:
Ran the wires under the hood insulation:
I wrapped all my wires in black split loom to look as OEM as possible:
Put the switch in the plastic rad cover:
Daytime:
Nighttime:
There's a ridge under the hood that puts the strip at a good angle for underhood illumination and also remains hidden if you're standing in front of the truck:
Ran the wires under the hood insulation:
I wrapped all my wires in black split loom to look as OEM as possible:
Put the switch in the plastic rad cover:
Daytime:
Nighttime:
04-11-2011, 12:00 PM
#68
I tell you what, if you can get Geoff to get my cam ground a little quicker I'll fly down and install the light myself! 
It's just a 36" strip from V-LEDs. There's probably enough room for a 48" but I think the single 36 gives off enough light.
You know before I started I had wanted to document each step with pics, but I got carried away once I started and didn't break for any pics. It's really very simple the way I set it up. I took a pic of some of the supplies I used, which included:
Single-pole, single-throw (SPST) switch
Inline fuse holder
1-Amp fuses
18g wire
heat shrink
solderless connectors (Female quick connects, ring or fork)
1/4" split wire loom
soldering iron
Really nothing to it, took maybe an hour to do taking my time.
You know before I started I had wanted to document each step with pics, but I got carried away once I started and didn't break for any pics. It's really very simple the way I set it up. I took a pic of some of the supplies I used, which included:
Single-pole, single-throw (SPST) switch
Inline fuse holder
1-Amp fuses
18g wire
heat shrink
solderless connectors (Female quick connects, ring or fork)
1/4" split wire loom
soldering iron
Really nothing to it, took maybe an hour to do taking my time.
04-13-2011, 11:09 AM
#70
Got some more toys:
Gauge pod from Justin (2007chevy5.3l). Great guy to deal with. I still have to test fit the pod to make sure it fits my dash, but it looks great and is a really less intrussive idea than a full pillar pod.
MTI Racing plug wires:
I was going to use MSD wires and a flame proof boot but these wires alreay have 7mm extra silicone heat shielding, stainless steel terminals and silicone over fiberglass insulation. And they were onsale at the time.
And my favorite of this group, the Lingenfelter 100mm MAF housing and cartridge-style MAF:
Gauge pod from Justin (2007chevy5.3l). Great guy to deal with. I still have to test fit the pod to make sure it fits my dash, but it looks great and is a really less intrussive idea than a full pillar pod.
MTI Racing plug wires:
I was going to use MSD wires and a flame proof boot but these wires alreay have 7mm extra silicone heat shielding, stainless steel terminals and silicone over fiberglass insulation. And they were onsale at the time.
And my favorite of this group, the Lingenfelter 100mm MAF housing and cartridge-style MAF: