Dee’s GVR4

[jamel16]

This is the Build Thread for Dee’s GVR4. Reply below.

 

[jamel16]

So I’m venturing outside my comfort zone on this one.

Here is a little back story. I met Demetrice a couple of years ago at the shootout and I always admired his passion for this platform especially his GVR4. So this year we spoke about me doing a harness for his Haltech, well that turned into “Hey I’m just going to drop the car off to you after the shootout and you do your magic.

So here we are: the plan is a custom Haltech harness with bulkhead connector, engine bay harness delete/tuck, fuse/relay box rewire, battery relocation cleanup etc, etc, etc. I’m excited to apply some of the things I learned on to this vehicle.

 

[92AWDHX40]

This should be a real treat to see

 

[jamel16]

Finally got the GVR4 in the garage, first order of business was to clean up the trunk area wiring (battery relocation and fuel pump rewire). I rewired the fuel pump to be controlled thru Haltech. I wanted to give the trunk wiring an OEM look and feel, so I’m using convoluted wiring loom.

Next I started mock-up for the fused distribution box. I’m using the Blue Sea Safety Hub 150. This will power most of the car electronics.

 

[LaserRS92]

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[deez90awd]

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[jamel16]

Update: So I’m pretty much at a stand still with the trunk mods. Once I get some parts in, I can run the power wires for the starter and alternator. Now it time for some disassembly. First order was to get the oem engine harness and Haltech plug and play removed. I will say this was a pain in the arse. The harness is attached to a stud located right behind the HVAC blower motor. On a good note I think I found a trick place to mount the Haltech 1500.

Finally got everything removed, now it’s time for the fun stuff. Next on the list is to fab up some brackets for the fuel filter, catch can , fpr, and boost controller. Also I will start laying down a template for the harness build.

 

[deez90awd]

Update: So I’m pretty much at a stand still with the trunk mods. Once I get some parts in, I can run the power wires for the starter and alternator. Now it time for some disassembly. First order was to get the oem engine harness and Haltech plug and play removed. I will say this was a pain in the arse. The harness is attached to a stud located right behind the HVAC blower motor. On a good note I think I found a trick place to mount the Haltech 1500.
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[jamel16]

Quick Update: Making some progress on the VR4. So after speaking to Dee yesterday, he wanted to convert to flex fuel while everything was disassembled. I made some brackets for the FPR and purchased one for the flex fuel sensor. Next I gathered the material and made the engine bay fuel lines. It’s a tight fit with the manifold, but nothing is touching. Also got the boost controller mounted. Next on the list is to get the catch can mounted and run vacuum lines before the turbo manifold gets removed and coated.

 

[jamel16]

Small update: So found a place to mount the Haltech Elite 1500. The vr4 stock ecu location is the perfect spot and keeps that oem+ look. So I removed the bracket and welded two studs to it. The plan is to fab a quick release bracket that uses wing nuts. Next I’m going to add some rubber padding to isolate any vibrations and some small spacers.