3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Which relay to buy for Fuel Pump Rewire?!?!?!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-10-11, 09:21 AM
  #1  
1.3 Liter V8 Eater

Thread Starter
iTrader: (12)
 
curacaosfinest's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Which relay to buy for Fuel Pump Rewire?!?!?!

as the title states

theres like 5 different Bosch 30-40amp relays

i'm so confused, i'm not sure if they're all the same thing, just advertised differently or if some aren't waterproof or something

could someone post a link to the correct one, it would be nice if it was a link to a place that i could just click the "buy" button lol

thanks guys!
Old 10-10-11, 10:11 AM
  #2  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)
 
tom94RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,489
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Any 4 terminal 30 amp relay from the local auto parts store should work, that's what I'm using. Like the one they sell in the isle with fog lights.
Old 10-10-11, 10:29 AM
  #3  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (28)
 
zeroG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You don't really need one though, unless you're planning on having a manual switch to turn on the fuel pump.

You can just run it straight through the fusebox in the engine bay, easier and cleaner imo
Old 10-10-11, 10:34 AM
  #4  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)
 
tom94RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,489
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
You may need or want a relay to get more voltage to your pump and more output from it, it works better, I've done both.
Old 10-10-11, 11:51 AM
  #5  
1.3 Liter V8 Eater

Thread Starter
iTrader: (12)
 
curacaosfinest's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
ok cool thanks guys
Old 10-10-11, 01:16 PM
  #6  
silver ghost

iTrader: (11)
 
G's 3rd Gen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Home of the Rolex 24
Posts: 3,061
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Like Tom stated if you plan on running some higher horsepower this one's a no brainer. http://rx7.com/store/rx7/fuelpumprelay.html The standard ones tend to heat up and wear out over time. This one might seem like overkill but for the price its peace of mind. Wont leave you stranded. G
Old 10-10-11, 02:58 PM
  #7  
Committee Member #2

iTrader: (29)
 
NoPis10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Committe Chambers
Posts: 4,280
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Damn... G

That looks like a starter soleniod for a Ford from 1990....

Tom is right, any relay works, the best out there are Bosch but trying to get one is almost impossible. I went to many stereo shops and auto parts and no one carries them anymore so I bought what they sell. I also bought a spare and will keep it in the car just in case..

L8R
Old 10-10-11, 03:06 PM
  #8  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)
 
tom94RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,489
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I'll have to put a spare in my car too. But if the relay fails then you just have to connect two of the wires together off the relay to get the power to the pump to get home.
Old 10-11-11, 08:48 PM
  #9  
Senior Member

iTrader: (10)
 
IWINULUZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Charlotte,NC
Posts: 393
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Single pull double throw relay. I still have like ten brand new ones with new harness if you want PM me I sell and ship cheap.
Old 10-11-11, 08:52 PM
  #10  
AponOUT!?

iTrader: (31)
 
theorie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 3,521
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 9 Posts
Don't forget:

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

and

https://www.rx7club.com/classifieds-violations-265/theories-why-im-always-poor-1993-ssm-build-951172/page8/
(scroll down to post 189 and after)

Hope that helps...
Old 10-12-11, 04:10 AM
  #11  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
ttmott's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Space Coast Florida
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 4 Posts
Always use relays for switching high current components. A fuel pump definately requires a relay; I would never use an ECM to directly operate a fuel pump. You can use four pole or five pole relays. I typically use the 50 amp rated relays; they are good for just about anything except for main power switching and for four or five bucks - cheap.

Waytek has an appropriage selection:
http://order.waytekwire.com/products...d%20Solenoids/

They also have the sockets for the relays:
http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/...472002+M50+ENG

Your local NAPA also has all of this stuff......
Old 10-13-11, 10:11 PM
  #12  
Racing Rotary Since 1983

iTrader: (6)
 
Howard Coleman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Hiawassee, Georgia
Posts: 6,097
Received 520 Likes on 290 Posts
the wrong relay can destroy any and all solid state modules in the elec system.

the relay must have either a diode or resistor in it to suppress voltage spikes that can be 100-200 volts when the magnetic field collapses.

note the sticker on the relay in the above rx7.com link...

i currently have two Power FCs being rebuilt due an improper relay,

howard
Old 10-13-11, 10:59 PM
  #13  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)
 
tom94RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,489
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
The rx7.com site also says about their relay "This is a competition part that is only needed on dual pump or external pump applications."
Old 10-15-11, 03:42 AM
  #14  
silver ghost

iTrader: (11)
 
G's 3rd Gen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Home of the Rolex 24
Posts: 3,061
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
I have been using this for four years and never had a pump problem. Pump rewired with 10 gauge wiring. I had two small relays fail on me in three years previous and the car only sees three to four thousand miles a year. G
Old 10-15-11, 07:37 AM
  #15  
FD Project

iTrader: (58)
 
BLACK MAMBA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 2,376
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
this is the one im using, 40 amp sealed housing. you have to make the wiring.
http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/503


best thing is you could do any gauge wire and not be stock with premade pig tails that either the wire gauge is to small or you have to solder wires to extend the pigtails to your pump,fans or coils.

you could also find here the injector connector kit
ignition coil connector/same as toyota

Last edited by BLACK MAMBA; 10-15-11 at 07:39 AM.
Old 10-31-11, 12:00 AM
  #16  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)
 
tom94RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,489
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I just ordered a 70 amp relay from McMaster-Carr that "can handle a high-inrush current of up to 120 amps", part number 9672K36 $13.64 .

http://www.mcmaster.com/?orderview=n...17/895/=eq3aws

I'm also going to order some Insulated electrical bulkhead connectors to get my fuel pump rewire down to the pump.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trickster
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
25
07-01-23 04:40 PM
Queppa
New Member RX-7 Technical
8
09-02-18 09:53 AM
Rotospectre
New Member RX-7 Technical
3
03-28-18 03:33 PM



Quick Reply: Which relay to buy for Fuel Pump Rewire?!?!?!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:27 PM.