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Low RS · 11-27-2011, 05:02 PM

does anyone know where i can get some wire connectors like the ones that come with the Hurst Shifter automatic kit????? they call them wire taps

sure could use some, thanks for any help

acowherd · 11-27-2011, 05:11 PM

Any auto parts store should carry them.

bigwayne3000 · 11-27-2011, 05:12 PM

are t taps (what I assume the OP is talking about) as reliable as using those male/femal connectors? Im looking to hardwire my radar detector and I figured itd be easier using these t taps instead of trying to splice wires etc.

acowherd · 11-27-2011, 05:16 PM

Sodering and shrink wrap is the best... But T-tap connector will work!

DraggnFrameGMC · 11-27-2011, 07:08 PM

We use t-taps all the time. Just make sure you use the correct size/color with the correct size wire. with oem wires you'll use the 16/18ga red ones just about every time.

toyboy1980 · 11-27-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low RS

does anyone know where i can get some wire connectors like the ones that come with the Hurst Shifter automatic kit????? they call them wire taps

sure could use some, thanks for any help

The ones the OP is referring to, aren't t-taps. I have the Hurst kit and I know the ones you're talking about. I've actually never seen that kind anywhere else before, and I've never seen them for sale anywhere either.

DraggnFrameGMC · 11-27-2011, 09:53 PM

Oh, just looked it up. Come to think of it I dont think i've ever seen those for sale in any of my distributors product books either. I have used them before but they came with something I was installing. I dont even know what theyre called.

Sir Nuke · 11-28-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by toyboy1980

The ones the OP is referring to, aren't t-taps. I have the Hurst kit and I know the ones you're talking about. I've actually never seen that kind anywhere else before, and I've never seen them for sale anywhere either.

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Originally Posted by DraggnFrameGMC

Oh, just looked it up. Come to think of it I dont think i've ever seen those for sale in any of my distributors product books either. I have used them before but they came with something I was installing. I dont even know what theyre called.

well since the two of you have seen them or looked them up.....do either of you have a pic you could post for the rest of us so we know what the OP is actually looking at? maybe someone here has a clue where to find some for him............

DraggnFrameGMC · 11-28-2011, 07:30 AM

I cant copy it b/c its in a PDF on a website, but heres the link. Then click on installation instructions and the taps are right at the beginning of the pdf
http://www.phastekperformance.com/Hu...ter-auto-1.htm

Kunihiro1 · 11-28-2011, 08:37 AM

Are these what you're looking for:

http://www.posi-lock.com/posilock.html

Sir Nuke · 11-28-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kunihiro1

Are these what you're looking for:

http://www.posi-lock.com/posilock.html

Those look EXACTLY like what in the instructions. and I would use those over the regular T-Taps anyday. They look a lot more secure.

Low RS · 12-01-2011, 05:02 PM

thanks for everybody's help, that posi-tap is what im looking for.

camaroatc · 12-01-2011, 10:17 PM

In a previous life, I worked in several car audio shops using many different types of connectors. T-taps were by far the least reliable of all. I personally prefer solder and tape over all the other options because it has a secure long lasting connection. I'm not saying that other options aren't better for certain situations but in an environment like a car that bounces around a lot, certain connections should probably be avoided. Good crimping techniques are perfectly acceptable and in some ways, just as reliable as soldering. Just use some common sense..

11-27-2011, 05:02 PM	#1
Low RS Drives: 2010 ''RS1'' my own package Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord NC Posts: 237 View My Garage	wire tap connectors does anyone know where i can get some wire connectors like the ones that come with the Hurst Shifter automatic kit????? they call them wire taps sure could use some, thanks for any help __________________ 2010 1LT A6, Hurst shifter and handle, 3pc rear spoiler, streetscene splitter, ss front end with ZL1 grill, ABL , footwell and cup holder lighting, ss cat back exhaust, Eibach lowering springs, custom engine cover, 4pk gauges, speedhut A pilliar pod and gauges, metra kit and kenwood stereo, 2014 ss hood scoop with stock rain tray, 3D Carbon fender vents, rear lighted bowtie, and ultra gauge.

11-27-2011, 05:11 PM	#2
acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,826	Any auto parts store should carry them. __________________ Follow along as we build and race this 2010 Camaro! https://www.facebook.com/pages/FNSS-...75028626000379 FNSS Racing!

11-27-2011, 05:16 PM	#4
acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,826	Sodering and shrink wrap is the best... But T-tap connector will work! __________________ Follow along as we build and race this 2010 Camaro! https://www.facebook.com/pages/FNSS-...75028626000379 FNSS Racing!

11-28-2011, 08:37 AM	#10
Kunihiro1 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Upland Posts: 104	Are these what you're looking for: http://www.posi-lock.com/posilock.html __________________ '69 SS Camaro 2SS/RS, CGM, Magnaflow Exhaust, Pfadt Suspension, Airaid intake (Sold) 71 RS Camaro (Sold) Z Car (Sorry, Nissan 350Z)

12-01-2011, 05:02 PM	#12
Low RS Drives: 2010 ''RS1'' my own package Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord NC Posts: 237 View My Garage	thanks for everybody's help, that posi-tap is what im looking for. __________________ 2010 1LT A6, Hurst shifter and handle, 3pc rear spoiler, streetscene splitter, ss front end with ZL1 grill, ABL , footwell and cup holder lighting, ss cat back exhaust, Eibach lowering springs, custom engine cover, 4pk gauges, speedhut A pilliar pod and gauges, metra kit and kenwood stereo, 2014 ss hood scoop with stock rain tray, 3D Carbon fender vents, rear lighted bowtie, and ultra gauge.

11-27-2011, 05:12 PM	#3
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	are t taps (what I assume the OP is talking about) as reliable as using those male/femal connectors? Im looking to hardwire my radar detector and I figured itd be easier using these t taps instead of trying to splice wires etc.

11-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	We use t-taps all the time. Just make sure you use the correct size/color with the correct size wire. with oem wires you'll use the 16/18ga red ones just about every time.

11-27-2011, 09:53 PM	#7
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	Oh, just looked it up. Come to think of it I dont think i've ever seen those for sale in any of my distributors product books either. I have used them before but they came with something I was installing. I dont even know what theyre called.

11-28-2011, 07:30 AM	#9
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	I cant copy it b/c its in a PDF on a website, but heres the link. Then click on installation instructions and the taps are right at the beginning of the pdf http://www.phastekperformance.com/Hu...ter-auto-1.htm

12-01-2011, 10:17 PM	#13
camaroatc Drives: 2012 45th Anniv 2SS Conv Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 31	In a previous life, I worked in several car audio shops using many different types of connectors. T-taps were by far the least reliable of all. I personally prefer solder and tape over all the other options because it has a secure long lasting connection. I'm not saying that other options aren't better for certain situations but in an environment like a car that bounces around a lot, certain connections should probably be avoided. Good crimping techniques are perfectly acceptable and in some ways, just as reliable as soldering. Just use some common sense..

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