Looking online I found those style delphi crimpers with a "normal" (standard length?) handle and ones with a "longer handle". For those who have used these, is there any difference between the two when using them?

I'd buy the shorter for that time when you need to crimp in a tight spot. If you need the long handle you better go enroll at your local health club. :unibrow:

Cool thread. I plan on repinning my own harness so I need a good set of crimpers. These do Metripack too? I have not had to mess with those yet but of course I will.

Do the longer handled ones allow for larger ga wire?

I have short handled crimpers and this new one is longer by a couple inches - they're both the same "effort".... I think the reason for the longer one is if you did this all day long - they'd be easier because of the leverage... but the EASIST PART is the "added" holder block on this pair - cause it really frees up your squeeze hand to just doing that job period -- and the "view" with the crimper opened up - to see the wire laid in properly etc is what I'm so happy with... vs my "normal" pair. If you can get the shorter handle with the holder part - I don't think long vs short is any issue... they ratchet... and like Todd said == if you can't crimp something then you'd better hit the gym! Or start on some carrot juice! :rofl: :woot:

Todd has Kelli do all his heavy lifting....

Here's the "description" of this particular model:


This is the Genuine Delphi Crimper, 12014254.

Compound leverage ratchet mechanism reduces operator fatigue, ensures crimp completion and provides exactly the same crimp time after time. Crimps Weather Pack terminal and seal in one cycle. Features two double cavities, an orientation block and a ratchet mechanism to ensure that each crimp cycle is completed. Factory calibrated to be used only with Weather Pack terminals and seals. Wire range 20-14.


It's the "ORIENTATION BLOCK" that is the big difference for me...

This is where I bought mine --- they offer MANY that do Metri and Weatherpack... all prices and styles.

http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/ind...th/111_112_170

Weather pack connectors
 

Where is the best place to buy the actual connectors? Do you order them individually or a whole kit? I've got the American Autowire kit for my Camaro, do you guys recommend replacing all of the ends or just the ones exposed to the elements?

I bought a weatherpack kit from Casper electronics. I'd recommend them on exterior connections like fans, fuel pump, igntion box, distributor, trinary switch. I'd also recommend using dielectric grease in all your standard connections and ground surfaces.

Amazon has suppliers for kits -- if you just want a "starter" kit... $60

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...G6JWQ4J76ZPJEF

OR --- BETTER KIT HERE.... $129


http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/7...kit-p-380.html

You might want to take a look here too : http://www.digikey.com