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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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| Mark Henry |
Feb 10 2016, 09:14 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Personally I'll always be in the Ford solenoid (relay) camp.
Always works, fast, cheap, no cutting of wires or drilling holes. Been using them for almost 30 years, all my aircooleds have one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| pdlightning |
Feb 10 2016, 10:30 PM
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Pdlightning Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 4-February 11 From: Santa Clarita Member No.: 12,660 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 10 2016, 07:14 PM)  Personally I'll always be in the Ford solenoid (relay) camp. Always works, fast, cheap, no cutting of wires or drilling holes. Been using them for almost 30 years, all my aircooleds have one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I like the Ford relays also. Andy, you have to perfect it before you help me with mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| andys |
Feb 11 2016, 03:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(pdlightning @ Feb 10 2016, 08:30 PM) QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 10 2016, 07:14 PM) Personally I'll always be in the Ford solenoid (relay) camp. Always works, fast, cheap, no cutting of wires or drilling holes. Been using them for almost 30 years, all my aircooleds have one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I like the Ford relays also. Andy, you have to perfect it before you help me with mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Since you're probably going to re-wire your entire LS6 conversion car, a GM BCM may be your best solution, as it will upgrade your electrical system to modern standards. The BCM includes relays for the starter, headlights, horn, etc as well as the pertinent fuses. I agree that the Ford relay beyond bullet proof! |
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Posts in this topic
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 cuddyk :agree:
All my starter troubles ended when I did... Feb 10 2016, 11:46 PM
GregAmy All my starter troubles ended when I did the Ford ... Feb 11 2016, 07:37 AM 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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