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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 04:06 AM
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Just bought a refurb QTP from Speed Inc and was wondering what I should hook into for power? Since it was a refurb, I received no paperwork. Will the fuse panel be enough? Or do I need a relay?

Also, what the HELL are they thinking making the 3" O.D.? Most exhausts are 3" O.D. (requiring a 3" I.D. for install) ...had to get the stupid thing flared
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Cigarette lighter, just tap into the wire (black).
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i second the cigarette lighter wire,and hiding the switch in the ash tray.
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slow trap your car is stunning.
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Originally Posted by slow trap
i second the cigarette lighter wire,and hiding the switch in the ash tray.
Thought about this... and was going to to do it that way, but the switch is lighted. Want a switched 12v
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For a switched power source I ran mine under the carpet and connected it to the radio fuse - light will go off when you open the door. Or you can use the pink wire behind the traction control switch.
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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28
For a switched power source I ran mine under the carpet and connected it to the radio fuse - light will go off when you open the door. Or you can use the pink wire behind the traction control switch.
Thanks man... just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to overload anything. Not sure what kinda amperage this thing sucks up.

Also, anyone happen to have a set of instructions for this? Would like to look at any warnings etc about it. Speed Inc told me something about using sealant around the butterfly? Also, seems the bolts are a little on the short side coming out of the cutout itself

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