Thread: painless or ez.

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I am at the stage in the monte to start the wiring. I am reading good things about the painless and the ez wiring kits. I want to do all new wiring with fuse box. In your opinions what is the best kit to go with.

painless .

https://www.ronfrancis.com/ Hands down!! IMHO!! Pete

I did Ron Francis in my coupe and am pleased with it.
I've done 2 with the Painless kits and they work well also.
Did 1 "EZ" kit last year and wasn't impressed. It was ok, just not impressed with the quality.

thank you everyone. I think that with my level of experience being non existent i am going with the painless.

Take your time, follow the directions and use a good quality crimper and connectors and you'll do just fine. A good wire stripper will also be necessary. One like this would do the trick, it's a knock off of a Klein.

New 7" Automatic Cable Wire Stripper Tool Crimper Stripping Electrician Cutter | eBay

I will echo Ken's suggestion, the "auto" type stripper makes things so much easier!

thanks will order that today.

Originally Posted by jyardgirl

thanks will order that today.

Make sure it strips 12 through 24 gauge, I'm not sure about the one I posted.

use bread ties or pipe cleaners to temp form your looms.

Try not to make the wires 'perfect' length, you'll be amazed how helpful an extra inch or two can be.

I've not found a crimper better than a Lobster brand, but any quality ratcheting crimper will do. (Although I prefer to remove the ratchet mechanism)

Painless......
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Originally Posted by firebird77clone

Try not to make the wires 'perfect' length, you'll be amazed how helpful an extra inch or two can be.

I've not found a crimper better than a Lobster brand, but any quality ratcheting crimper will do. (Although I prefer to remove the ratchet mechanism)

I've used a Klein/Ideal style since my days at McDonnell Douglas in the 60's and for the price I don't think they can be beat.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

I've used a Klein/Ideal style since my days at McDonnell Douglas in the 60's and for the price I don't think they can be beat.

Yep, once you find a GOOD tool, nothing else will compare, and you'll accept no substitutes.

Crap, I used EZ and I thought it was ok, although I have nothing to compare it to, I guess I will go with painless next round. I should send you my auto stripper, I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread at first but now I never seem to use it.