Painless or American Autowire kits - Lateral-g Forums

Speedster · #1 10-03-2006, 10:42 AM

AAW is the way to go...

Moabdude · #2 10-04-2006, 02:07 AM

thanks guys,
but I have a simple Camaro with not a lot of electronics.
I have no:
- airco
- heater/blower (took it out to make a smooth firewall)
- electric fuel pump
- electric waterpump
- power windows
- power doorlocks
- RS headlight doors
I have:
- autometer gauges
- led taillights (on order)
- xenon headligths (on order)
- 1 wire alternator

do I really need the special Camaro kit?
do you think the generic 12 circuit kit will do fine?
what Painless or AAW kit do I have to Choose?

well thanks guys!!!!

**XcYZ** · #3 10-04-2006, 06:09 AM

Maybe you should just call the American Autowire sales number and have them explain your options to you and see what would work best for you.

fatlife · #4 10-04-2006, 08:19 AM

I've installed 3 painless wiring kits and never had any problems. I've never used an AAW so I can't comment on theirs. One thing that painless has going for them and I'm not sure if AAW offers this, is that Painless makes a really killer fuse block, it mounts right where the old one went, has an integrated horn relay and uses the new Mini blade fuses.

Almost every other wire kit manufacturer uses a generic fuse block board that you have to unconvienantly mount somwhere under the dash, and then you have to fill in the stock hole in the firewall. This also means that you have to route all of your engine bay wires thourgh a hole/grommet in the firewall. So you can not disconnect the engine harness at the firewall anymore, which to me sucks. If AAW offers a bolt in fuse block then I see no reason not go with their systems.

I have had no problems with painless whatsoever, they have great tech people too.

mazspeed · #5 10-04-2006, 02:28 PM

I have a Painless in my car, but have other AAW products. Let's put it this way, I should have had everything from AAW. I didn't know till it was too late. Also the customer service which is key, is one of the best things AAW does. They are so good that I consider Theresa from AAW a friend. That's how they make you feel. You cannot beat that.

fatlife · #6 10-04-2006, 03:35 PM

so what was wrong with the painless?

Damn True · #7 10-04-2006, 06:14 PM

Do the AAW kits have a provision for integration to LSx?

ProTouring442 · #8 10-05-2006, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlife

so what was wrong with the painless?

I had a problem with two of their generic 18 circut kits. A connector wasn't up to the job they were using it for. I don't know if they still use this connector or if it is in any of their other kits. Other than that, I had no problems.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"