Starter Relay Question?

[Stroked91]

I have a 91 GT with a lot of accessories. Amp., 3G alt, alarm, relocated battery, power cooler, etc. Now I want to install a dual electric fan and there's no more room at the starter relay. The nut is flush with everything that I have tied into it. Anyone have any suggestions on a good clean way to resolve the problem?

Sean

 

[HISSIN50]

ummm, the positive battery post.

also, some aftermarket solenoids have shorter lugs than oem solenoids - if you have the former, maybe check out getting the latter.

good luck.

 

[Stroked91]

Hey HISSIN, Yeah I thought about that (actually my first thought), but my battery's relocated to the trunk and I'm no electrical wizard, so what dia. wire do I need to use for the 20 amps. that the fans are going to pull? I have part of a roll of the 10 ga. left over from the batttery relocation that I used for the computer ground? Anyone have ideas? If I hook the fans directly to the battery, they should turn off automatically through the controller. Right?

 

[jrichker]

The starter relays for 93 & later supposedly have longer studs.

I would check with the local auto stereo shop for a power distribution block. I have seen some nice looking ones that would do the trick.

As far as wire, the 10 gauge wire will work fine if you decide to go that route.

 

[Stroked91]

Yeah, I had one in my hands last night but it was only rated at 15 amps. and they didn't have anything else. I'll look around today.

 

[HISSIN50]

JR comes through again.

some distribution blocks are made to flow some serious power and that should work really well. your solenoid is sorta' acting as a distribution block right now, as it is.

good luck.

 

[Stroked91]

Thanks Guys! I ended up grabbing it from the alternator. My twin fans work great and come and off when they're supposed to and only stay on for 10 - 15 seconds after I turn the car off.

 

[HISSIN50]

glad to hear it worked for ya.