I clicked on this video honestly expecting some kind of ghetto shortcut, and my man hit me with textbook facts and a professional installation guide

Completely underrated channel, nothing but quality from you. Please continue to produce grade A content, love from Indiana!

Im only 7 minutes in, and already I have learned so much, its amazing that this is free. Massively under rated for the view count. You have talent, keep on making these vids.

Sir. You are very good at teaching something that usually seems very complicated. 😮 Everything seems clear and understandable whenever you speak. Thank you.

this video was well put together, succinct and straight to the point in a clear and concise manner. a saccharine *thankyou* for the huge amount of time that would've gone into making this. As someone who's halfway through a v6 swap into my 5-speed forester, the wiring was admittedly, daunting. Now knowing a standalone has so much interoperability is extremely useful. thanks man.

I just was recommended this channel came in looking for copper and i found pure gold

did you teach yourself? this is gold.

By far, the most informative, accurate, and well put together videos I’ve seen on here! Not only do you cover the basics clearly, but you explain complexities understandably, without being dry or “preachy”. I’ve followed Smeedia for some time, but have always found myself somewhat annoyed by the end of his postings, if I can make it that far. I’ve been involved in the field for years, and have a soft spot for Subaru. You’re not only genuinely knowledgeable on what you present, and easy to follow, even with complicated materials such as wiring and CAN BUS integration, you’re actually very personable and have a great sense of humor. Some use humor to cover for their lack of knowledge, or underlying Tourette’s syndrome, or both. You manage to keep my interest and be entertaining as well. Not easy for most to do. Most of all, I love that you use what’s out there already, and do it cheaply for fun. That’s what it’s really all about. I look forward to your next posting. And enjoy that Outback! It’s inspired me for a future project, though I’ll probably go the cheaper route with a factory ECU. But I’ve finally seen a supercharger done well on a Subaru. I’d love to manage to do a setup with a new STi 6 speed, and a low profile blower, going for a true sleeper look, (No hood scoops). Keep up the great work. Great production editing too btw! Thanks.

return of the king

ROFL - "Don't be a barbarian!" and at 24:07 you are so delicately gently hacksawing the board connector. ROFL. Yes, using how air station and/or a vacuum pump with solder iron is so much slow and complicated (and requires hotair station and patience ) buuuuutt - hey, hacksaw works too :D + often there are premade boards that you can solder the OEM connector to and wire it non-barbarian way. I'd grab a spare ecu from junkyard and find a premade board for it - most cleanest, according to me. Great video! I'm a Subarist too and that's why I found you. Keep up the great fun!

You've certainly earned my like. Don't tell my wife, but now i really want to swap and/or supercharge my 2023 Forester Wilderness. Lol

A lot of people out here very fortunate that you made this video 💯

I’m in the process of doing a EG33 swap on my bugeye. This has been absolutely best video I’ve ever watched. Wish me luck with my swap!

Omg!!! This video is soooo gooood!!! Bookmarked saved subscribed!!! Freaking soul tied!!!! Thank you!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You just took what I thought was the biggest automotive mystery and made it a headunit installation.

Finally, The one that explains all has RETURNED 🎉

God bless, this is incredibly well presented. I hope you keep making content like this

Gifted myself a MaxxEcu Sport with a flying lead harness which will be mated to my 1994 Volvo 940 turbo and havent a clue how to go about the merge...You are explaining this in the most simplest terms Ive heard...Im not even 5 minutes in and have alrrady gained lots of knowledge...My brother, you were born to teach...I cant thank you enough...Now, back to the video and increase my understanding...

I watched this video twice all the way through, the second time with a notebook and pen to take copious notes!

This channel genuinely makes me excited when you upload. Great fucking content dude

This is a lot easier to comprehend than I imagined

Holy shit i needed this, i still have questions but im not as scared as i was

I have absolutely 0 chance of ever swapping an engine due to the fact that i only ever have 1 car at a time so i cant risk breaking it.... but this video was still worth every second, love the content ✌

First time seeing any content from blackthumb. This guy is spot on with his wiring any one looking to learn should sub.

This absolutely awesome. I learned so much with this video. No bullcrap like other creators..... straight facts plain and simple.... keep going....

I like an explanation wiring diagram is rewured to avoid overload❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

This was absolute gold! Thank you

Absolutely incredible video

Dude, your stuff is always quality! Love your videos, great content and info

Very nice presentation.

Thanks for the great knowledge

by far best explanation

Dude! You're awesome, and I do owe you

Man this is awesome. Thank you for sharing this information.

Great video thank you 🙏🏻

Awesome channel/content dude, such great info! Thank you for posting this.

Great video. Can't wait to wire in my standalone when it arrives.

Great overview!

This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing! This will come in handy in (hopefully) cleaning up my rx8 body harness a bit. Cheers!

Thanks, now I understand everything. You can explain it to regular people.

Was wondering what you are cooking up ! Amazing video🙏

Wow thank you, I’ve never required a harness but this is super educational! Thank you!!!!

Wow. Great channel.

Honestly an incredible video - just looking to get into a standalone for my engine swap and this is insanely useful. Please continue to make these as these videos are amazing. Thank you!

I like it good detail and covers a topic most places skip

Great great content love the vid best I have seen in a long time

I made it to the end! Great video from the editing to the educational! I'm trying to decide on what drivetrain to throw into my subaru. Think you threw some hurdles I didn't think about.

Although I'm not in any position to do such a complex task, your guide is so clear and concise that I could almost pick it up immediately Also, 54:43 in 0.25 speed looks cool

I'm a lurker here, but this got my sub.

Awesome video as usual! I’m definitely interested in more information about the can bus like you talked about at the 59 minute mark. Keep up the great work.

OMG 01:12 minuts in and I feel like this guys talking to me~

This is awesome man, thanks!❤

Amazing, thank you!

You are a god amount men for putting this knowledge out for free. Currently in the middle of planning a harness merge of 3 harnesses like the example in the video.. super helpful and everything sort of clicks. Great job.

Great content man!! Often debate whether or not to rewire my old prehistoric harness or to buy one already done. Keep it up!

Hidden genius!

Finally bro. 🤣 good to see ya back man.

I'm not swapping an engine I'm converting to EFI but this still helps

My favorite of all time is when you get say my Subaru rx turbo from 1985 and literally there is no correct service manual or wiring schematic color code or anything for that car so I have the 06 sti that has everything, well I had to make my own wiring diagram custom for swapping and man the first swap was the most tedious merge IV ever done but the capabilities of the 34 dollar a month insurance made it all worth it. After the first merge and labeling everything now it’s just a basic plug and play harness merge whenever I need to swap because i set it up as such. And this is the time for a wire tuck for those interested. It’s already chopped up just run each sensor like a stand-alone and make your own custom hidden wire harness. It really does make everything easier in the long run if you plan on actually working in the car like I do.

At least now I won't get hang up on the wiring when honda swapping my rx8 love it😊

Dude this is amazing thank you :))

Wow I’m thoroughly impressed by your video and even more so that you took the time to reply to my comment. And quickly at that! Subscribing and wishing us all the best because we need it with all these projects 😂

Best car content ever and I’m ashamed that you wasted your valuable time explaining this great info to a freaking caveman but I will rewatch many times I’m sure to digest it all probably still massacre the execution but thank you for great videos…. I liked and subscribed I hope that it helps you in some way bud

Liked and Subscribed

Oh yes! I expected a 15 minute video or so. Nice, ill watch it later.

Man where have you been lol Great information 👍 👌

Yeah we owe you! 🔥🔥🔥💥💥

I love the thumbnail of u watching yourself on American Idol

I have it sitting crate style, with its ecm on it. But before I hang it I wanted to set up a manual switch to the starter, fule pump and radiator fan so I can have like a rocket launch board of red switches. With this video it should be a breeze. I'll try to post shorts on it soon

Welcome back, weird engine swap man!

I could kiss this dude rn he be saying all the shit I need to know to make my v8 Miata happen

Essentially, it's like installing a radio

me, watching the entire video, never planning on doing an engine swap: "this is really good info, mmmhmmm"

MAHALOS!!🤙🏾

Awesome video. Very informative Kinda funny though, a whole wiring video while your 3D printer and air conditioner are using the same extension cord haha.

Real talk, this is great content. I spent 2 days making an adapter harness to put a 4G63 into my 1990 CRX. I just had both wiring schematics printed out and side by side. This was the first time I ever did a cross-platform conversion. I really enjoy how you've really spelled it out for the home gamer. Thank you. You're doing the real work spelling all of this out and documenting this. Please keep it up. P.S. you are in PA I think? What's the local emission/inspection situation there in regards to emissions and inspections? I've a 1992 Merc that I am just putting an LS in and out in NV a car of that age can get a vintage plate with no emissions. If it did even it would just be a sniffer in the tailpipe and not on rollers. I'm not too concerned because I can just run it lean if necessary but I'm going to run a cat.

I love you ❤️😂

You had me at "we're not barbarians", with the delicate re-purposing of the factory ECU connector...

I have done several toyota engine swaps. 1MZ, 3MZ in celicas. 5Vz in older 4runners. 3S-GTE also in celicas. I can speak by good experience, Toyota wiring diagrams are 100% better over Subaru.

“The magic of relays”

You are awesome. I want to h6 swap my 2009 forester now. Help please???????

Dude ,,, glad you are okay…..

Thanks for your efforts, can I control diesel Duramax swap with haltech or do they have standalone can bus for diesel

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Coolk

Well can I ask u a big favor? Can I get an idea of a harness for a 525i swap to a Vw Passat

will this work on my honda? - mcm

Something like this for TCM 545rfe transmission. Please

I started this video thinking, cool.. its being broken down. Half way through i states getting lost. I'm definitely going to have to watch this video again and again... Would definitely help having the video show the examples thereof.. but im sure if i could understand this, it's not necessary... and itd take forever.. But anyways, so far, i think it will be something doable.. nervous as hell though

i thought it was nightmare you made it easy man 😂 , where you download engine diagram do you use any specific site ?

Hey, great material here...Is it possible that I can "HIRE YOU" to formulate a Wiring Diagram PLAN to install my MaxxEcu SPORT into my 1994 Volvo 940 turbo LH2.4....There is a Fuel Ecu (967) and an Igniyion EZK 148 Computer (2 Separate Computers) and Im a little puzzled about how to incorporate the factory wiring into the MaxxEcu flying harness...I will be using most of the Original sensors EXCEPT that I will be using a VW Direct Fire Coil with Integrated Amplifier, Deleting the Bosch Maf sensor in favor of a Map sensor and swapping the tps for a potentiometer Volvo 850 tps...I need your MIND as I dont trust mines...

But I missed to understand this, that the ECM only produces only negative in outputs to all connections.

Wiring diagram is requred🎉🎉🎉🎉

Yo is that a Prius inverter in the background? Do you plan on using open inverter control board or is it just some parts?

Were you able to successfully tune the cold starts and warmups? Does it feel dailyable with the haltech? I had an e30 running on megasquirt a while back and it never started/warmed up right. Considering an H6 swap in my future and I want to see what people’s experiences are with the haltech

Wouldn't putting the ECU on an ignition supplied 12V not clear the AFR?

Hello! I’m not sure if you respond to commented questions but I was wondering what implications the engines écu could have. I’m possibly going to under take swapping a 4agze into a celica and I was under the impression that I could use the ecu from the engine while only modifying the wiring harness. Is this true in any sense? On another note these videos are dope and insanely helpful and direct. Thank you for your time!

I have a question ,can i install c56 5speed manual transmission into a 2zzge?

Nearly every website I visited looked sketchy, so can I ask you for the URL where you found the FSM for your 99 Subaru please?

Hey there, Mr. Blackthumb. Got a potentially stupid question, but it would really help if you could answer it. In your opinion, which is easier to do: H6 engine swap into an H4 of the same year/model car, OR a manual tranny swap into an H6? I have an H4 and really want to change to an H6 but keep the 5-speed manual.