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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Default cosworth managment wiring...

what size/amp cable do i need for the battery live, battery earth, ignition, tacho and fuel pump feed?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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www.vehicleproducts.co.uk
is a good place to get the stuff you need, and has recommended sizes in the listings for various functions.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tabetha
www.vehicleproducts.co.uk
is a good place to get the stuff you need, and has recommended sizes in the listings for various functions.
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nice 1 !
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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A useful formula is V/IxR, that is basically the easy equation to work out how many amps the draw is, take the wattage, say 120watts, divide by the volts 12 = amps(10).
Try to use thinwall wire where you can it is much much tougher insulation, if you get stuck pm me.
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Originally Posted by tabetha
A useful formula is V/IxR, that is basically the easy equation to work out how many amps the draw is, take the wattage, say 120watts, divide by the volts 12 = amps(10).
Try to use thinwall wire where you can it is much much tougher insulation, if you get stuck pm me.
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ok thanks for your help !
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