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Old 17-10-2007 | 08:16 PM
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Okay in my quest to find a different (Read cheap) way of retaining the zetec fuel rail and use RST management, I have been searching high and low for Side-fed injectors that have 16ohm impedance and a suitable flow rate, but to no avail

What i have found is loads of Side fed injectors with very generous flow rates but slightly too little resistance, 15.6 ohms whereas i need 16ohms

What i'm wondering is if it would be possible to run a resistor of suitable resistance in-line with the injectors' positive lead to adjust the resistance???

I have seen this idea being mentioned on a website but could'nt find any specific details!


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Old 15-12-2007 | 09:22 AM
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I wouldnt have thought it was that critical tbh.
15.6 ohms should be ok
Old 15-12-2007 | 07:25 PM
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If the difference is 0.4 ohms it will not make any difference at all, natural variance of individual injectors could well be this much.
There is a trick you can use with low impedance injectors, by placing a resistor in the earth lead of each, but certainly not needed with these figures.
The injector drivers(ecu) will easily cope with this variation with no ill effects.
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