Nate: Nice box! 
Would maybe be a little better further forward to get the weight over the axle centreline.
Would maybe be a little better further forward to get the weight over the axle centreline.
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On a serious note, I wired up the fuel pump and I'm pretty sure that my wiring will be fine. Does anyone think I should protect these wires better? They'll be up and covered by the tank. Any ideas or does it look safe? It's all protected by the rear subframe too.
there would've been targa clearance issues, the floor is a little higher just an inch further forwardIJ. said:Nate: Nice box!
Would maybe be a little better further forward to get the weight over the axle centreline.
Gotya Nate!
I'd have put the relay up on the side of the rail near the pump so It's right out of the way.
I'd have put the relay up on the side of the rail near the pump so It's right out of the way.
The only problem I can see with the wires would be future corrosion, what I do with my wires that are exposed like that is to either get some of that "liquid electrical tape", or to put some black silicone sealant over the connections.
EDIT: yeah I just saw the relay, I agree with IJ.
EDIT: yeah I just saw the relay, I agree with IJ.
I was thinking about the liquid electric tape. I'm not too worried about corrosion, they don't salt the roads in WA and I don't plan on driving in the rain. But it would be good insurance.
You can still get corrosion with out water and salt. BTW I just saw your dash mod and box, looks good! How much room do you have in the box, mine has enough extra room for about half a bat. If you have plenty of room, you could put your relay in the box?
Thats a good idea the box is 3-4 inches to tall.. I'll look at that this week, I'm worn out now.jimi87-t said:
Nate, the only electrical connections I have out there are the 2 wires going to the pump. Everything else is inside the trunk under that wood panel. Nice progress :bigthumb:
I agree with Ron. I have all my connections, relays + switches, inside the truck, but mine are behind the panel mouldings. This location allows access to the wires and circuit in case there are any electrical problems that requires debug. Your choice will require removing the tank to perform any type of investigation.
jt2ma71 said:
I used the autometer cobalt full sweep gauge. It's programable so It'll be awhile before I can test it.sarichmond said:
And I think I'll be moving the relay into the trunk. I originally was going to leave the wood panel out and didnt want it all showing, but now I can hide. Thanks for the comments and suggestions, that is what I'm looking for!!
Nate: I would put all the electricals inside the hatch. It will make tracing a short/problem that much easier.
sarichmond: never use "fuel" and "blow up" in the same sentence around someone who's building a fuel system.
sarichmond: never use "fuel" and "blow up" in the same sentence around someone who's building a fuel system.
Just got back inside.supra90turbo said:Nate: I would put all the electricals inside the hatch. It will make tracing a short/problem that much easier.
sarichmond: never use "fuel" and "blow up" in the same sentence around someone who's building a fuel system.
Put the breaker and the relay in the hatch, the relay is under the wood. When I get the back end of the car upholstered It'll cover it all up.
Looks a lot better underneath too! thanks for the help guys!
I just need to put the hose on it and out a hole, just haven't done it yet, not too sure its needed with a sealed optima battery though?IJ. said:
Looks good Nate, I don't have mine vented, it's an optima also. I guess the easy way to vent it would be to drill through the bottom of the box and the floor of the hatch.
The kit came with the a vent hole and fitting on the side of the box and a tube. There was an existing hole in the floor i just shoved it through, not needed but better safe than sorry i guess...jimi87-t said: