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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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Do you guys have any suggestions on what relays to use for an EFI swap? I have used the relatively large GM/Bosch type with the weather-pak connections in the past for controlling everything from fans to starter solenoid by-pass. These have been around for about 20 years and I was hoping you guys would have an up-to-date solution. I want to build a wiring harness for fuel pumps, fans, and starter control (not high side).
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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For what its worth... Im going to use one of the "power centers" from my doner car (99 Z28). They use the smaller type relays if I remember correctly. And the leads are already there...Im going to just use the existing wires and run them were I need them. Its compact and organized. Plus the lid is pre-labled for the things I want. If you want to keep it hidden, or make it look better, it looks pretty easy to stuff it somewhere or make a nice aluminum cover for it or something.

I wanted to go with some Painless stuff...but its usually pretty expensive for what you're getting. Just my opinion.

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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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I am using Bosch relays....mostly 30 amps and some 50 amps
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Thanks. I guess I'll grab a block of them from a donor car or truck and replace the wiring in the connector as required with the weather-pak. Thanks!
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I also used a donor car underhood fuse block, it was out of a 96 V6 camaro. But I saw the same fuse block on mid 80`s to mid 90`s 3100,3400,and 3800 series V6 midsize GM cars so they should be easy to find. It is nice and compact and easy to mount. It has 8 relay spots and I think it has 16 fuses. I`ll try to remember to post some pics whe I get home.
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Heres a couple of pics of what my fuse/relay center looks like.
Attached Thumbnails Relays for EFI conversions-fusebox1.jpg   Relays for EFI conversions-fusebox2.jpg   Relays for EFI conversions-fusecomputer.jpg  
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These are more compact than the Bosch ones I was planning to use. This a really nice set up. Thanks for the pics - the wheels are turning now.
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