Chrysler IAC showed up, so I'm off to the metal place today to see if I can get a 2" x 2" aluminum chunk for the IAC manifold.
The fuse panel showed up too so I've mounted that and am starting the wiring(and recording the colors and gauges for a schematic). I ran an 8 gauge(already had) feed to a 40 amp circuit breaker($5), to a couple relays(already had), then to the fuse panel. 8 gauge ground buss next then the small and tedious wiring begins.
I used my new ratchet Molex crimper for the 3 pins on the VR sensor, that thing is SWEET and well-worth the $23 price. Shielded cable is a MUST on VR sensors. One heat shrink later and it looks perfect.
I bought a later VW Beetle plug wire set($37) and proceeded to cut the coil ends off. I made up and 8mm silicone wire set using the Ford Escort wires with the VW coil ends. A little silicone spray and they went together nicely. The Ford wires are the perfect length when the coil is mounted near the transmission, and the plug boots are a perfect snap fit on the plugs and with the Bosch air seals.
$1067 so far. These projects all have price creep, don't they?
Pictures later, I promise.