Vehicle: 1996 F-250 Crew Cab
System: Infinitybox NGX + Godzilla 7.3L + 6R140
Status: In Progress
Last Updated: 2026-02-01
Already Owned ✓
Item
Source
Notes
STU Godzilla/6R140 Control Pack
Swap the Universe
Engine + trans control
STU Transfer Case Controller
Swap the Universe
Electric shift TC
Infinitybox NGX Full Kit
Infinitybox (Order #8766)
MASTERCELL + POWERCELLs + harness
4x inMOTION Door Modules
Infinitybox (Order #8766)
One per door
inVERT Mini
Infinitybox (Order #8766)
Turn signal flasher
Pending shipment (verify with Infinitybox):
- Additional POWERCELL NGX
- inCODE NGX System Programmer
- inLINK NGX Wireless Interface Kit
Power Distribution
Batteries
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Primary Battery
1
Group 65, 850+ CCA, AGM
$200-300
Local / Amazon
Optima, Odyssey, or XS Power
Secondary Battery (optional)
1
Group 31, deep cycle AGM
$250-350
—
If winch/camping loads warrant
Battery Isolator
1
150A+ smart isolator
$150-250
Redarc / Blue Sea
Only if dual battery
Alternator
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
High-Output Alternator
1
200A+, Godzilla compatible
$300-500
Mechman / DC Power
Verify fitment with STU
Fuses & Distribution
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
ANL Fuse Holder
3
Inline, 0-4 AWG
$15 ea
Amazon
Battery to: Front PC, Rear PC, STU
ANL Fuse 150A
2
150A
$5 ea
Amazon
POWERCELL feeds
ANL Fuse 60A
1
60A
$5 ea
Amazon
STU Control Pack
Mega Fuse Holder
1
Inline, 0-2 AWG
$20
Amazon
Starter circuit (optional)
Battery Terminal (positive)
1
Multiple stud
$25
Amazon
Clean multi-feed distribution
Battery Terminal (negative)
1
Multiple stud
$25
Amazon
Star ground point
Subtotal (Power Distribution): ~$550-900
Battery Cables
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
0 AWG Red
6 ft
Welding cable or battery cable
$8/ft
Amazon / Temco
Battery to starter
0 AWG Black
4 ft
Welding cable or battery cable
$8/ft
Amazon / Temco
Battery to block ground
4 AWG Red
25 ft
Battery cable
$4/ft
Amazon / Temco
Front PC, Rear PC feeds
4 AWG Black
15 ft
Battery cable
$4/ft
Amazon / Temco
POWERCELL grounds
8 AWG Red
10 ft
Battery cable
$2/ft
Amazon / Temco
STU Control Pack
2 AWG Black
4 ft
Battery cable
$5/ft
Amazon
Engine block ground strap
Ring terminals (assorted)
Kit
4-0 AWG, 3/8" & 1/2" studs
$30
Amazon
Crimp or solder
Heat shrink (large)
10 ft
1" adhesive-lined
$15
Amazon
Cable terminations
Subtotal (Battery Cables): ~$250
Signal Wire
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
TXL Wire Kit
1
18 AWG, 10 colors, 25ft each
$60-80
Amazon / Waytek
Switch inputs, signals
TXL Wire Kit
1
16 AWG, 6 colors, 25ft each
$50-70
Amazon / Waytek
Mid-current runs
TXL Wire Kit
1
14 AWG, 4 colors, 25ft each
$40-60
Amazon / Waytek
Higher current outputs
Shielded Twisted Pair
25 ft
18 AWG, 2 conductor
$30
Amazon
CAN bus (if not Infinitybox supplied)
Subtotal (Signal Wire): ~$200
Connectors
Weatherproof Connectors
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Deutsch DT 2-pin
10 sets
Male + female
$3/set
Amazon / Waytek
Single circuits
Deutsch DT 4-pin
10 sets
Male + female
$4/set
Amazon / Waytek
Grouped circuits
Deutsch DT 6-pin
5 sets
Male + female
$5/set
Amazon / Waytek
Switch panel, doors
Deutsch DT 8-pin
4 sets
Male + female
$6/set
Amazon / Waytek
Switch panel harness
Deutsch DT 12-pin
2 sets
Male + female
$8/set
Amazon / Waytek
Main switch panel connector
Deutsch Crimp Tool
1
Proper crimper
$40-80
Amazon
Worth it for clean crimps
Deutsch Pins/Sockets
Kit
16-20 AWG, 50 ea
$25
Amazon
Spares
Light Connectors
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Weatherpack 2-pin
10 sets
GM style
$2/set
Amazon
Marker lights
Weatherpack 3-pin
10 sets
GM style
$3/set
Amazon
Turn/brake combo
3-pin headlight socket
4
H4 or 9005/9006
$5/ea
Amazon
Match headlight bulb type
Butt connectors (sealed)
50
Adhesive heat shrink
$15
Amazon
Splice to OEM wires
Fast-on terminals
50
Assorted, insulated
$10
Amazon
Light ground connections
Subtotal (Connectors): ~$250
Wire Protection
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Split Loom 1/2"
50 ft
Black, high temp
$25
Amazon
Engine bay, under cab
Split Loom 3/8"
50 ft
Black
$20
Amazon
Signal bundles
Split Loom 1/4"
50 ft
Black
$15
Amazon
Small bundles
Wire Loom Tape
3 rolls
Cloth harness tape
$20
Amazon
OEM-style wrap
Conduit 1"
20 ft
Rigid or flexible
$30
Amazon
Frame rail runs
Heat Shrink Kit
1
Adhesive-lined, assorted
$25
Amazon
1/8" to 1"
Firewall Grommet
2
1.5" hole, split
$10
Amazon
Main pass-through
Rubber Grommets (assorted)
Kit
Various sizes
$15
Amazon
Floor, body holes
Door Boots
4
Universal or OEM
$15-30 ea
Amazon / Ford
Door jamb flex protection
Subtotal (Wire Protection): ~$220
Mounting & Fastening
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Zip Ties (assorted)
500+
4", 8", 11" black
$20
Amazon
Everywhere
Adhesive Tie Mounts
100
1" square
$15
Amazon
Interior mounting
P-Clamps (assorted)
30
Rubber-lined, 1/4"-1"
$20
Amazon
Frame rail mounting
Adel Clamps
20
Cushioned loop
$15
Amazon
Engine bay
Self-tapping screws
50
#8 x 3/4"
$8
Amazon
Panel mounting
Rivnuts
20
1/4-20
$15
Amazon
Threaded inserts for panels
Rivet Gun (if needed)
1
Hand riveter
$25
Amazon
—
Subtotal (Mounting): ~$120
Switches & Controls
Column / Dash Switches
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Headlight Switch
1
Rotary or push-pull
$30-80
LMC / NPD / Amazon
Match dash panel style
Hazard Switch
1
Illuminated push
$15-30
Amazon
Or integrated with column
Floor Dimmer (optional)
1
OEM style
$25
LMC / NPD
If keeping floor dimmer
Brake Light Switch
1
NC or NO, verify OEM
$15
Amazon
May reuse OEM
Turn Signal Cancel Cam
1
If needed for column
$15
ididit / LMC
Column-dependent
Auxiliary Switch Panel
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Carling Contura V Rocker
8
(ON)-OFF-(ON) or ON-OFF
$8-12 ea
Amazon / Oznium
SPST or DPDT as needed
Switch Legends (laser etched)
8
Match functions
$3-5 ea
Oznium / otrattw.net
Light bar, compressor, etc.
Switch Panel Housing
1
8-switch, Contura cutout
$30-50
Amazon / Oznium
4x2 or 8x1 layout
Panel Mounting Bracket
1
Universal or custom
$20
Amazon / fab
Console or dash mount
Transfer Case Switch
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
TC Mode Selector
1
Rotary or 3-pos rocker
$30-50
Amazon
Verify STU input type
TC Position Indicator
1
LED or incandescent
$15-30
Amazon
2H/4H/4L display
Subtotal (Switches): ~$300-400
Gauges & Cluster ✓ OWNED
See PURCHASE_LOG.md for full details.
Item
Part #
Status
Dakota Digital RTX Cluster
DAK-RTX-92F-PU-X
✓ Owned
GPS Speed Sensor & Interface
DAK-GPS-50-2
✓ Owned
GPS Antenna
DAK-600041
✓ Owned
BIM Interface Expansion
DAK-BIM-01-2
✓ Owned
BIM RGB Lighting Control
DAK-BIM-RGB
✓ Owned
BIM TPMS Expansion
DAK-BIM-22-3
✓ Owned
Dimming Kit
DAK-DIM-1
✓ Owned
Air Temp Sender
DAK-SEN-15-1
✓ Owned
Velocity Cruise Commander
DAK-VCM-105
✓ Owned
A/C Controller
DAK-DCC4000KK
✓ Owned
Auto Headlight Control
DAK-PAC-1300
✓ Owned
Door Control Switch
DAK-PAC-3500
✓ Owned
Spent: $4,365.72 (including tax)
Relays & High-Current Switching
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
40A Relay
4
Bosch-style, SPDT
$5 ea
Amazon
Light bar, compressor, fans
Relay Socket
4
With pigtail
$3 ea
Amazon
—
Relay Mounting Block
1
4-position
$15
Amazon
Clean mounting
Inline Fuse Holder (ATC)
4
12 AWG pigtails
$3 ea
Amazon
Relay output fusing
ATC Fuses (assorted)
Kit
5A-30A
$10
Amazon
Spares
Subtotal (Relays): ~$70
Lighting (If Upgrading)
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Headlight Bulbs
4
H4 or 9005/9006 LED
$50-100
Amazon
Low and high beam
Tail Light Bulbs
TBD
LED conversion?
$30-50
Amazon
Optional upgrade
Light Bar
1
Size TBD
$100-400
Amazon / Rigid
Aux lighting
Pod Lights
2-4
Ditch / spot
$50-150
Amazon / Baja Designs
Aux lighting
Rock Lights
4-8
RGB or white
$50-100
Amazon
Underbody
Work/Chase Light
1
Rear-facing
$50-100
Amazon
Reverse helper
Subtotal (Lighting): ~$400-900 (highly variable)
Miscellaneous
Item
Qty
Spec
Est. Price
Source
Notes
Multimeter
1
Auto-ranging
$30-50
Amazon
Essential for testing
Wire Strippers
1
Quality, 10-22 AWG
$25
Klein / Knipex
Worth the investment
Crimping Tool
1
Ratcheting, open-barrel
$40-60
Amazon
For Weatherpack, butt connectors
Heat Gun
1
Dual temp
$25
Amazon
Heat shrink
Label Maker
1
P-touch or Dymo
$40
Amazon
Wire labeling
Labels (heat shrink)
2
Continuous roll, white
$15 ea
Amazon
Both ends of every wire
Electrical Tape
5
3M Super 33+
$5 ea
Amazon
Quality matters
Dielectric Grease
2
Tube
$8 ea
Amazon
Every connector
Contact Cleaner
1
CRC or similar
$10
Amazon
Prep and troubleshooting
Subtotal (Miscellaneous): ~$300
Vintage Air — HVAC ✓ OWNED
See PURCHASE_LOG.md for full details.
Item
Part #
Status
Gen5 Evap Kit
VTA-754185
✓ Owned
Drier w/Binary Switch
VTA-07322-VUC
✓ Owned
Modified Hose Kit
VTA-511159
✓ Owned
Spent: $1,833.67 (including tax)
Summary by Category
Still Needed
Category
Estimated Cost
Power Distribution
$550-900
Battery Cables
$250
Signal Wire
$200
Connectors
$250
Wire Protection
$220
Mounting & Fastening
$120
Switches & Controls
$300-400
Relays
$70
Lighting (optional)
$400-900
Miscellaneous / Tools
$300
TOTAL REMAINING
$2,660 - $3,610
Already Purchased
Category
Spent
Dakota Digital (gauges, cruise, A/C, accessories)
$4,365.72
Vintage Air (HVAC)
$1,833.67
TOTAL SPENT
$6,199.39
Notes:
- Does not include items already owned (STU, Infinitybox) — receipts not yet filed
- Lighting is highly variable based on choices
- Some tools may already be owned
- Prices are estimates — shop around
Priority Order for Purchasing
Phase 1: Core System (Install POWERCELLs)
Phase 2: Interior (Install MASTERCELL)
Phase 3: Outputs (Connect Loads)
Phase 4: Gauges & Finishing
Phase 5: Optional Upgrades
Vendor Quick Reference
Vendor
Good For
Link
Waytek Wire
TXL wire, Deutsch, terminals
waytekwire.com
Oznium
Carling switches, panels, LEDs
oznium.com
otrattw.net
Switch legends, rockers
otrattw.net
Dakota Digital
VHX cluster, senders
dakotadigital.com
LMC Truck
OEM-style switches, parts
lmctruck.com
NPD
OEM Ford parts
npdlink.com
Amazon
Everything else
amazon.com
Temco Wire
Battery cable, bulk wire
temcoindustrial.com
Open Questions Before Ordering
Question
Impacts
Dual battery yes/no?
Isolator, extra battery, cable lengths
Final switch count?
Panel size, switch qty
Light bar size?
Relay needs, switch rating
Diff locks yes/no?
2 extra switches
Keep floor dimmer?
Switch purchase
Door boot OEM or universal?
Part number
Headlight bulb type?
Connector type