Redcap

Hey guys,

I want to re-do some of my wiring in the engine bay, particularly the wiring extension I did on my M-tuned coolant re-route and my crappy TPS extension using butt connectors.

Is standard Radio Shack (60 tin/40 lead) Rosin-Core solder enough for the task? Otherwise, is there something you'd recommend (and easily obtainable) that'll survive the heat and vibration better? I was told that more lead is better for automotive applications, but not sure what's appropriate.

Thanks,
Jon

RedTurboMiata

I used a 20 dollar harbor frieght one seemed to work fine for me. Wouldn't do a circuit board with it but it's enough for wiring.

MF-Brain

iTrader: (1)

Use crimp connectors first, then solder that. heatwrap shrink.

y8s

what brain said. crimp it with an insulated butt splice.

(solder is fine until a few hundred degrees though if you want to do it the wrong way and have your joints break)