Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[bottomline2000]

It's done. I didn't take pics, it was hot and I just needed to get it done. Here's a couple after the fact but it all looks like the rest of the OEM stuff. In the first pic, the efan harness is the one running between the radiator hose and battery. Power is coming from that lug with the red tape attached to my 100 amp fuse holder I added for my Big 3. I guess that's the point though. I tested both fans; the a/c function works and I let the engine idle in 90 degree heat until the other fan turned on. It all seems OK but time will tell. I do think it's all in how the harness is built, with the whole assemble away from heat, the type of relays they use, the type of 40 a fuses, the type and size of wire, etc. It's engineered by GM to work on these efans. I sure hope it works in the long haul.View attachment 204529 View attachment 204530

That's the quick and ez way to install the harness. If you route it correctly it disappears. There is a positive lug under the fuse box for routing the harness between the fuse box and battery. If you not seeing a big voltage drop when the fans cycle now u should be good to go with how it's wired..

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[dubyagee01]

The connectors on most aftermarket harnesses are the weak points. Not enough surface area in the terminals to allow higher amperages. Creates heat.

 

[Rocket Man]

The connectors on most aftermarket harnesses are the weak points. Not enough surface area in the terminals to allow higher amperages. Creates heat.

I had completely rebuilt mine after it’s first meltdown with bigger relays, wire, terminals,mega fuse holders, etc. Nothing was really left of the original harness except the design. So I believe that’s the problem, the actual design.

 

[Rocket Man]

Got my replacement column cover painted and ready to install. Thanks to @Tonyrodz for the great deal!

 

[bottomline2000]

Got my replacement column cover painted and ready to install. Thanks to @Tonyrodz for the great deal!

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What paint. Can't even tell it's been painted..looks good.

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[Tonyrodz]

Got my replacement column cover painted and ready to install. Thanks to @Tonyrodz for the great deal!

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Going to a good cause, "THE BEAST".

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Going to a good cause, "THE BEAST".

Definitely a good cause. A small red (read:fast) piece of it living on over here ...

 

[Rocket Man]

Definitely a good cause. A small red (read:fast) piece of it living on over here ...

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Need more red in there.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Need more red in there.

Red VMS wires, energy bushings, and oil sharpie in the garage.

 

[Rocket Man]

Red VMS wires, energy bushings, and oil sharpie in the garage.

Nice! +50 hp