American Autowire or Ez Wiring - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 03-22-2011, 05:56 AM

I need to decide on a wiring harness for the truck. Painless is nice but too expensive and I have experience with them from an earler project. I have read about AAW and Ez and have heard good things about both and and very little bad things about Ez. The Ez 21 circuit is $185 and the AAW 20 circuit is $299, I would really like some input from anyone that has used either companies. Good or bad.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 03-22-2011, 08:34 PM

American is the better of the two. I have installed a couple of their tri-5 kits. I had some problems with an EZ wire harness several years ago, the headlight circuit power supply was insufficient and burned out. Ez told me it was my problem not theirs. So I wouldn't do that again. Jay

**N2TRUX** · 03-22-2011, 09:04 PM

Send a PM to Forum Vendor Capt Kaos. He is an AAW dealer and can answer your questions. I'm sure he will give you a great deal and awesome service if you decide to buy from him.

cableguy0 · 03-22-2011, 09:23 PM

We install american autowire in every car we build. Im the one that does all the wiring and I like there kits. They are extremely complete and can also be custom built for the circuits you need in your vehicle. I have never used the ex wiring kits but generally you get what you pay for. Wiring is not a place to try to save money. A car fire is usually fairly expensive.

Psycho71 · 03-22-2011, 09:43 PM

I used an EZ kit on my '71 p/u. It worked out just fine. I did put the headlights on a relay to avoid the high amp draw running through the harness. I was very impressed with it, for what I spent on it. Been in the truck for 4 years now, and no problems at all. Never used the AAW kit, so no advice on it.

softballnrd27 · 03-22-2011, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, and N2trux I will definitely go through our own board vendors when ever I can. Thanks for the heads up on CaptKaos!!

03-22-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	American Autowire or Ez Wiring I need to decide on a wiring harness for the truck. Painless is nice but too expensive and I have experience with them from an earler project. I have read about AAW and Ez and have heard good things about both and and very little bad things about Ez. The Ez 21 circuit is $185 and the AAW 20 circuit is $299, I would really like some input from anyone that has used either companies. Good or bad. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

03-22-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: American Autowire or Ez Wiring American is the better of the two. I have installed a couple of their tri-5 kits. I had some problems with an EZ wire harness several years ago, the headlight circuit power supply was insufficient and burned out. Ez told me it was my problem not theirs. So I wouldn't do that again. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

03-22-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: American Autowire or Ez Wiring Send a PM to Forum Vendor Capt Kaos. He is an AAW dealer and can answer your questions. I'm sure he will give you a great deal and awesome service if you decide to buy from him. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-22-2011, 09:23 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: American Autowire or Ez Wiring We install american autowire in every car we build. Im the one that does all the wiring and I like there kits. They are extremely complete and can also be custom built for the circuits you need in your vehicle. I have never used the ex wiring kits but generally you get what you pay for. Wiring is not a place to try to save money. A car fire is usually fairly expensive. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-22-2011, 09:43 PM	#5
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: American Autowire or Ez Wiring I used an EZ kit on my '71 p/u. It worked out just fine. I did put the headlights on a relay to avoid the high amp draw running through the harness. I was very impressed with it, for what I spent on it. Been in the truck for 4 years now, and no problems at all. Never used the AAW kit, so no advice on it. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

03-22-2011, 11:31 PM	#6
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: American Autowire or Ez Wiring Thanks for the advice guys, and N2trux I will definitely go through our own board vendors when ever I can. Thanks for the heads up on CaptKaos!! __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

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