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lastphaseofthis 04-21-10 02:48 PM

pics or it didnt happen.

full-cruise 07-20-10 12:02 PM

thanks for the write up and for the follow up, glad to see after 2 years your still in good hands..

fidelity101 07-28-11 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by lastphaseofthis (Post 9947320)
pics or it didnt happen.

lol bump

Is your wiring still intact? hows the shielding holding up?

87 t-66 07-28-11 10:38 AM

here is a good thread on the subject:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/word-about-re-wiring-your-fuel-pump-%5Bpics%5D-921896/

arghx 07-28-11 11:37 AM

Car hasn't burned down. I haven't even touched anything in the fuel tank in over three years. I am still using that 8 gauge wire sold for audio applications. I have not maxed out my Supra pump yet... currently running 17psi on a T04R turbo. With 43.5psi base pressure I am at 85% injector duty cycle with 720/1680.

BurritoBut 10-05-11 05:41 AM

Good read, will look at doing this soon. Should be good with the battery in the back almost on top of the fuel pump :D

If I went to a Walbro fuel pump (GSS340/GSS341) would I have to mess around with the in tank wiring?

Rob XX 7 10-05-11 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by 87 t-66 (Post 10723118)
here is a good thread on the subject:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=921896

good general info, but most of the meat of that thread in regards to photos is FD application, you can apply some of it to FCs though

Aaron Cake 10-05-11 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by arghx (Post 9947196)
Oh and my buddy who originally helped me with this install had to one-up me and ran 4 gauge to the pump in his GMC Syclone setup.

Is this a 2000HP drag truck? I can't fathom a big enough electrical fuel pump to necessitate 4 gauge wire.

I'm glad there have been no issues with your setup. But have you pulled the pump flange to check the condition of the wires?

arghx 10-05-11 10:57 AM


Originally Posted by Aaron Cake (Post 10812628)
Is this a 2000HP drag truck? I can't fathom a big enough electrical fuel pump to necessitate 4 gauge wire.

haha no he is just the "one-upper" type. He does ridiculous things for his own amusement.


I'm glad there have been no issues with your setup. But have you pulled the pump flange to check the condition of the wires?
Are you referring to the cover with all those little screws? No I have not removed it.

dwb87 10-05-11 02:23 PM

I'm thinking about checking mine soon. That's a good idea...

dakota's rx7 12-16-11 09:33 AM

so if i have an s4 na they dont have a fuel pump resistor i turbo swapped it with a s5 engine and s4 tii engine harness. i am running a rtek 2.1 so can i use how you rewired your fuel pump or do i have to find a different way to rewire it.

dwb87 12-16-11 10:42 AM

You can rewire... You just don't need to bypass the fuel pump relay and resistor, because you don't have them. (Same as me.) - I opted for thicker, better quality wiring.

RotaryEvolution 12-16-11 11:55 AM

too much work for the series 4 bulkhead connector pump housing. these are already the most bulletproof for electrical issues with the pump. all you need is to be sure the electrical wiring running up to and inside the tank is sufficient.

AmT_T 12-17-11 10:00 AM

With that gauge of your "bought wire" relay will be the weak link (assuming you bought a chinese 30 Amp Relay) All components in your wiring must be matched or else your setup is only as good as it' "weakest link"

dwb87 12-17-11 12:40 PM


Originally Posted by AmT_T (Post 10903219)
With that gauge of your "bought wire" relay will be the weak link (assuming you bought a chinese 30 Amp Relay) All components in your wiring must be matched or else your setup is only as good as it' "weakest link"

I could probably buy a better quality relay.

AmT_T 12-17-11 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dwb87 (Post 10903339)
I could probably buy a better quality relay.

I was being slightly sarcastic. Your fuel pump should Draw no more than 15 amps. Assuming your power (+) wire is @ 15ft long you should require no more that AWG 12 wire. *

* Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
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AmT_T 12-17-11 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dwb87 (Post 10903339)
I could probably buy a better quality relay.

I was being slightly sarcastic. Your fuel pump should Draw no more than 15 amps. Assuming your power (+) wire is @ 15ft long you should require no more that AWG 12 wire. * This would be for wire in a bundle (to compensate for more heat built up from the adjacent wires in the bundle) therefore your AWG 12 is the overkill.

* Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
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AmT_T 12-17-11 02:34 PM

sorry for the double post. I "one-upped" my first post bahaha

RotaryEvolution 12-17-11 05:19 PM

the title of the thread states that. my point was making passthrough holes right next to the bulkhead connectors which the brass is as thick as the 8gauge cable even.

rex7tuner 02-05-13 10:19 PM

OLD post but wanted to add that i've had my pump rewired and wired in the tank with 12 gauge autozone wire and its been great for about 2 years now.


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