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Old 10-12-2008, 06:19 AM
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What wire guage are you guys using to run constant battery power to your #30 slot on your relay?
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12 gauge here.
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Thanks I was thinking 10 or 12.
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Depends on what the relay is being used for. We supply a 10ga wire with the nitrous kits and heater kits.

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Originally Posted by Nick@HSW
Depends on what the relay is being used for. We supply a 10ga wire with the nitrous kits and heater kits.

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Nick, should I be using 10 gauge. I assumed that the short distance from the battery to the noids wouldn't require a heavy wire. The fuel pump relay kits use 10 gauge and they have to travel all the way the the rear of the car. I have always been curious what the current draw is from solinoids.
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what size are the solenoids?

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Tnt F1
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Mine is the Zex NMU.
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thicker the better you would think right?
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From the battery to relay, I recommend the 10 gauge wire. From relay to solenoids 2 12-14 gauge wires. I hope that clears up the two questions above. Thanks.

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This is a chart to help you choose the correct size wire when wiring up your nitrous system.

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So what is the current draw of most solenoids?
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depends on the solenoid.....will be updating this list with other companies as soon as I can get that info from them.

Nitrous Outlet
.125 nitrous solenoid 27a
.187 Fuel solenoid 7a

NOS
Super Powershot nitrous 8.6a
Super Powershot fuel .6a
Cheater nitrous 10a
Cheater Fuel 1.6a
Super Pro Shot nitrous 8.6a
Pro-Race nitrous 8.6a
Super Big shot nitrous 30a
Nitro/alky fuel .8a

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Thanks for the info (both Ray and Nick!)



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