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| andys |
 Feb 10 2016, 07:49 PM
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When I originally built my LS1 conversion car, I didn't add a relay for the starter solenoid (to save the ignition switch). I can retrofit one quite easily, however what rating of relay is really necessary? I have a 30 amp, which would seem to me to be plenty good to activate the solenoid. Thoughts?
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| iankarr |
Feb 10 2016, 11:46 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,556 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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All my starter troubles ended when I did the Ford relay "upgrade". This thread was helpful. Especially the wiring diagram... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=259055 |
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| GregAmy |
Feb 11 2016, 07:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,490 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(cuddyk @ Feb 11 2016, 12:46 AM)  All my starter troubles ended when I did the Ford relay "upgrade". Ditto, except I used the Pelican kit with the Bosch relay. I know a lot of folks like to try to get to the bottom of the issue, but in my mind the root cause is a poor electrical design. Let this relay handle the amps for the solenoid, and use that crappy wire and ignition switch to just activate the relay. Another option: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001COAX78 BTW, if you go with the above or Pelican's (I think it's the same thing) put that fuse holder somewhere you can easily get to it. I popped mine one night this past year and could not change it because I was in nice clothes. It's now mounted in the engine compartment. |
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andys Hot Start Relay Feb 10 2016, 07:49 PM
Mblizzard My current hot start relay is 30 amp. Never had a ... Feb 10 2016, 08:06 PM 57lincolnman I have a 15 amp fuse on mine. I wouldn't go hi... Feb 10 2016, 08:19 PM Mark Henry Personally I'll always be in the Ford solenoid... Feb 10 2016, 09:14 PM
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Personally I'll always be in the Ford solenoi... Feb 10 2016, 10:30 PM andys
Personally I'll always be in the Ford soleno... Feb 11 2016, 03:52 PM stugray I think the benefit of the Ford style, is that you... Feb 11 2016, 08:04 AM andys Thanks for the replies!
I hadn't consider... Feb 11 2016, 03:56 PM Mark Henry
Thanks for the replies!
I hadn't conside... Feb 11 2016, 04:32 PM andys
Thanks for the replies!
I hadn't consid... Feb 11 2016, 05:01 PM Mark Henry
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