Re: Current draw ??
[Re: Stanton]
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01/18/23 11:10 PM
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How many amps would these things draw ?? Wondering what size relays would be needed for each. Rather than singles I'm liking the MSD solid state unit(s)
Headlights (each pair) Electric fan Electric water pump Electric fuel pump Horn Starter solenoid am I missing anything ??
Thanks There is no easy answer as they are going to vary by MFR. But 50 to 100A SHOULD cover all excluding the fuel pump and horns which 20-30 A should safely do. Also Higher amp relays than what is actually needed is good for longevity Some fans are also current hogs
Last edited by TJP; 01/18/23 11:12 PM.
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Re: Current draw ??
[Re: Stanton]
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01/19/23 01:49 AM
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Last edited by Cab_Burge; 01/19/23 06:55 PM.
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Re: Current draw ??
[Re: hemirdrnnr]
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01/19/23 11:46 PM
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Speaking of which, not sure why you want a relay for the starter solenoid, it already has one, it's called the starter relay as does the horn, it's called a horn relay. Because they're fugly ancient technology. I want neat and tidy.
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Re: Current draw ??
[Re: Stanton]
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01/20/23 09:24 AM
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Because they're fugly ancient technology. I want neat and tidy.
The Mopar starter relay is stinkin' ugly. Unless you're doing a restoration, I see no reason to not replace it with a modern piece.
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Re: Current draw ??
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01/20/23 10:32 AM
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Because they're fugly ancient technology. I want neat and tidy.
The Mopar starter relay is stinkin' ugly. Unless you're doing a restoration, I see no reason to not replace it with a modern piece. And the horn relay is the same !!
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Re: Current draw ??
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01/20/23 09:58 PM
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Because they're fugly ancient technology. I want neat and tidy.
The Mopar starter relay is stinkin' ugly. Unless you're doing a restoration, I see no reason to not replace it with a modern piece. And the horn relay is the same !! True on both, but they were well designed and functional. Modern stuff can be dicey these days unless one spends the $$. If you're doing a complete rewire have you thought about just moving them elsewhere? I've always liked the accessibility of the starter relay for running valves etc. I've hidden a few in small black plastic boxes with flip covers for access
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