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Originally Posted by OptionZero
Hi phunk
I was reading through this user's experience with the Radium kit - not sure if it applies to your system, so i apologize in advance:
Radium Fuel Hanger Surge Tank and Akebono upgrades, installed by Enthusiast Auto Care
Two issues that caught my attention:
The installer noted a need to upgrade the wiring to accomodate the draw from the aftermarket pumps. I was reading through some of the literature on Radium's website (as a total notice), and it appears there is a pretty obvious relationship between the power draw and the flow ability , although some can be more efficient than others. Will your system need upgraded wiring, and if so, will it be provided?
Also, this user noted some inaccurate fuel readings after installation; the car would show near empty when there was still over a gallon and left or so. IS this an electrical thing, and an issue that can be avoided?
Thanks for your work man! |
The stock fuel pump wiring is inadequate for even a mild fuel pump upgrade. There is no way around adding larger wires when upgrading the pump or adding an additional pump. I already sell fuel pump relay kits, whether it will come standard with the kit (it did with original RRP) or as an option is
TBD. Lots of people already have a fuel pump wiring upgrade, so it might be ideal to let people decide if they need it rather than including it default.
I read the post you mention regarding the fuel level gauge. It sounds like radium might have raised the fuel level sensor mounting point so that the gauge reads lower than it really is. This would not be an unreasonable thing to do, so long as the gauge is still fully functional. To verify the change, an installer could just measure the mounting position of the sensor compared to stock. I had a radium unit here to inspect and check out, but I did not think to measure their sensor position.