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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 13:04
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Per, not sure how you rule out an age problem without using NEW cars as a test platform? But you do acknowledge that a standard pump with standard wiring is adequate, unless damaged? Easy; by knowledge of electrics in general, it's not rocket science. Not sure if something was lost in translation? But that comes across as incredibly arrogant. Fwiw, you're not the only engineer in the house my friend. So in answer to my question you haven't tested a new car. Therefore most of your assertion is based on presumption? Also your test doesn't prove anything; other than your wiring might have been past its best.
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 13:36
18/09/2013 13:36
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Fatash
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Don't worry it's fine. I've figured out what cable size I need!!!! Wire size calculator Found a nice calculator to use and worked out what I needed for the setup. Don't remember the thread being titled is the Fuel wire mod wrong or right .
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 13:51
18/09/2013 13:51
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GrahamL
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If wires don't age why do old houses ever need re-wired?
The conductor and/or insulation can age and deteriorate, even if it takes 20, 30 or 40 years to make a difference.
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 13:58
18/09/2013 13:58
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Don't worry it's fine. I've figured out what cable size I need!!!! Wire size calculator Found a nice calculator to use and worked out what I needed for the setup. Don't remember the thread being titled is the Fuel wire mod wrong or right . No quite right. I do apologise. What figures did you use, and what was your conclusion?
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 14:01
18/09/2013 14:01
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Fatash
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What figures did you use, and what was your conclusion? I used between 2-3% loss, with 10 amps (not sure this might need to be 15) and 3m as a rough estimate. Gave me 6mm. Very rough estimates but I know what kind of size I am looking at now
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 18:08
18/09/2013 18:08
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Per
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Per
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Didn't mean to come across as arrogant, was just trying to answer your question. Thing is too; though my car is 15yrs old now, it was only 5 when I did the mod and people were measuring even newer cars. The problem was already there. Anyway - peace! Over'n'out.
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 18:17
18/09/2013 18:17
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Fatash
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Per, What type of cable did you use from the battery to the relay. Cheers Ash
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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18/09/2013 22:00
18/09/2013 22:00
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Fatash
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Fatash
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Got a amp power cable that is 8 gauge at home and it oxygen free. Should be suitable for this application!
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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20/09/2013 09:39
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Per
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Per
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Yeah, any old power amp cable will prob do as they're far better than the std cables. I have the battery just next to the pump (in the spare well) which helps too.
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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20/09/2013 10:22
20/09/2013 10:22
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speedy_gonzales
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Got a amp power cable that is 8 gauge at home and it oxygen free. Should be suitable for this application! Darren78 is selling a fuel wire mod in coupe spares for sale section in a list of other spares. Looks like amp cable.
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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20/09/2013 11:30
20/09/2013 11:30
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burnbike
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Got a amp power cable that is 8 gauge at home and it oxygen free. Should be suitable for this application!
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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20/09/2013 14:23
20/09/2013 14:23
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Fatash
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Got a amp power cable that is 8 gauge at home and it oxygen free. Should be suitable for this application! Thought that would make you happy haha.
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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21/09/2013 11:59
21/09/2013 11:59
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lol Guys I don't see what the problem is here! Stock wiring is adequate for stock power. The direct battery feed "wiring mod" allows the pump (and any other pump you fit) to run to its full capacity for uprated power. We've known about it for years!! It's a simple fix for a simple problem; if you need to do it, do it. If you don't need to do it, don't!
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Re: Fuel wire mod
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24/09/2013 16:44
24/09/2013 16:44
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Per
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Per
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Well put!
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