quick fuel pump rewire question.

[AlphaAssault]

Im fixing to do a fuel pump rewire on a 1g AWD, and I would like to keep the existing wiring harness as in tact as possible. My first question is, the vehicle side of the fuel pump connector (in the trunk, the connectors just outside the fuel pump assembly hatch-thingy, this is the connection Im referring to. the vehicle side of the connector, not the fuel pump side) if i get another one of those, will i be able to rewire the fuel pump to the second connector, without destroying the existing connector in my vehicle? Someone let me know, thanks.

 

[toofast82]

You're only cutting into one wire, its not a big deal
Tyler, Texas- Ken Herring, Pass Time/Pinks,

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

I still can't figure out what he is asking.

 

[LKWTSI]

+1 on "toofast82".

It's very simple and what you're attempting is way more complicated. Here's a pic of mine and you get the idea.

 

[1gDSM4g63]

I know the fatter the wire is it'll better the voltage source, but I think that LKWTSI 8-gauge wire setup is far too big and the ground doesn't need to be 8-gauge either.

 

[evileclipse909]

Just cut the wire right before it connects to the fuel pump. I dont understand why people take the time to re-wire the fuel pump if you dont re-wire the whole thing. Thats what I had to do with my 1g. I'd take pics but the car is like 100 miles away.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

Do you guys even understand WHY you should re-wire the pump?

 

[LKWTSI]

I know the fatter the wire is it'll better the voltage source, but I think that LKWTSI 8-gauge wire setup is far too big and the ground doesn't need to be 8-gauge either.

In fact its 10 gauge and the ground is 10 also. AND no it's not overkill. In fact if you look on VFAQ, it specifically says to use 10 gauge for the battery feed. The fact I used 10 gauge on the ground doesn't hurt anything and IT came with the kit I bought.

 

[gingerbredman00]

Do you guys even understand WHY you should re-wire the pump?

not really? Do you care to explain?WTF

 

[1gDSM4g63]

In fact its 10 gauge and the ground is 10 also. AND no it's not overkill. In fact if you look on VFAQ, it specifically says to use 10 gauge for the battery feed. The fact I used 10 gauge on the ground doesn't hurt anything and IT came with the kit I bought.

Okay, sorry. Although it looks significantly bigger than what I use and the stock lines in the picture... it kind looks like 8 gauge stereo wires that I use for amp.

Do you guys even understand WHY you should re-wire the pump?

Rewiring the pump improves voltage, which increases its maximum flowrate.

 

[gingerbredman00]

That makes sence.. I was wishing you weren't going to say they corrode and fall apart because of some weird defect. could someone run 8G solid copper ground wire?

 

[toofast82]

not really? Do you care to explain?WTF

The small wire from the factory causes the pump to see typically 9-12v depending on other loads(turn signals,etc)
By rewiring the fuel pump, you are increasing it to around 14v output.
This increases fuel pump output and flow consistency.
This will give you an idea of the advantages
RRE Instructions

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

The smaller the gauge wire (read LARGER #), the more resistance the current has. More resistance = less voltage getting to the actual component. You re-wire the pump as close as possible, so as to decrease the total amt. of resistance. You can have an 8" section of 18ga wire running directly off the fuel pump and still see 14V at the pump. Having that 10' long section of 20 yr old 18ga wire is causing you to lose a few volts.

And you should ALWAYS have a ground wire as large as your power wire. That's how it completes the circuit. Having an 8ga power wire while using the 20 yr old. oem 18ga wire kinda defeats the purpose.