ANYONE EVER USED AMERICAN AUTOWIRE BEFORE

[kevs1969daytona]

Thinking of rewiring the whole car with new stuff.  Has anyone ever used this stuff on their 69 Charger ??


https://www.americanautowire.com/shop/highway-22-panel-wiring-kit

[WHITE AND RED 69]

If you are going to go with their kits, go with the classic update kit. It's a bit more expensive but it will save you a bunch of time in the end. I've got it in my 69 and has been great. It has all the factory connectors so it works with just about all the factory items and has provisions for anything you decide to add. Only thing with that kit is it will not work with the factory a/c box, or the factory ammeter, and requires a one wire alternator.

https://www.americanautowire.com/shop/1968-1970-mopar-b-body-classic-update-kit

[TexasStroker]

If you are going to go with their kits, go with the classic update kit. It's a bit more expensive but it will save you a bunch of time in the end. I've got it in my 69 and has been great. It has all the factory connectors so it works with just about all the factory items and has provisions for anything you decide to add. Only thing with that kit is it will not work with the factory a/c box, or the factory ammeter, and requires a one wire alternator.

https://www.americanautowire.com/shop/1968-1970-mopar-b-body-classic-update-kit

Yep...If you aren't going 100% stock resto you can't beat the Classic Update.  The real advantage it has over the competitors is what White and Red mentioned...all new factory style connectors.  I didn't like the idea of paying $500+ for new wiring only to have to butcher the factory harness and re-use 50 year old connectors/plugs etc.  It also includes longer length wires should you opt to custom route anything.  I would advise you pick up their crimpers...it is really hard to find open barrel terminal crimpers that can handle everything.  I sprung for a few quality and less expensive options, but ultimately had to cave and pick their set up.

[kevs1969daytona]

Thanks boys will order the proper set cheers 

[TexasStroker]

Thanks boys will order the proper set cheers 

Enjoy it!  It is a very nice kit!

[armor64]

i bought mine last year, and they have now updated it to have a larger charging wire, and mega fuses for it, I was able to purchase the update parts bag from them as i was going to upgrade the charging circuit anyway for my 140A alternator. if you are getting a new one though it will probably have this update in the box.

we have used 2 of them so far on a 73 GMC with LS, and a 51 chevy truck, also with LS swap, and the harnesses are fantastic. had no reservations about getting one for the charger.

[TexasStroker]

i bought mine last year, and they have now updated it to have a larger charging wire, and mega fuses for it, I was able to purchase the update parts bag from them as i was going to upgrade the charging circuit anyway for my 140A alternator. if you are getting a new one though it will probably have this update in the box.

Good to know about the charging wire update...Might have to check in on that.

[CFMopar]

Are these universal type kits or built specific for makes and models?

Was just checking for my 1971 charger and it's not even an option.

[armor64]

the charging system upgrade is part - 510476, large gauge wire/megafuses/terminals ect. i priced it out up here in canada and it was cheaper getting it from them instead of piecing it together myself (apples to apples pieces)

the kit could probably work for other models/years, but the connectors and such may not work, like taillight plugs, console routing, and such. and the passthrough block for the firewall may need to be hacked in for 3rd gens? 

[TexasStroker]

Are these universal type kits or built specific for makes and models?

Was just checking for my 1971 charger and it's not even an option.

They list it as an option: https://www.americanautowire.com/view-product/1971-74-mopar-b-body-classic-update-kit/

I couldn't find the Charging System Upgrade on their site, or Summit.  Is this perhaps it:
https://www.americanautowire.com/shop/6-gauge-alternator-connection-kit

[armor64]

yes, the support rep said they do not sell the alternator kit separately, but its in the new kits (with a price bump)
if you email or call, they can help you out (as they did for me) when i supplied the part number, via support email, i had a quote in a few hours, and all i had to do is call in and pay over the phone, and it was good to go. I received it in the mail within a week, up here to Ontario, Canada.

[TexasStroker]

Cool deal...I will try to get it ordered as I have not yet gotten to the motor bay.