duel batts for efi gq
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 11:29
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uppy
Hi Guys ,Jeff WA, and I are going to install a duel battlies set up in my 1994 4.2 petrol efi. What i would like to know is ,has anyone done this and what problems did they have .And no Truckster its not for my hair dryer. Thanks
regards uppy
Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 11:56
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 11:56
Uppy, why would you need dual batteries? You're not aloud to take beers camping anymore, so you won't need the fridge, you can't play music, so you won't need power for your car stereo, you're not aloud to run
bright lights, just hold a cigarette lighter over your baked beans, oh hang on your probally not aloud to smoke, so you won't have a ciggarette lighter.... Oh sht, what about the dogs and the kids?! Oh stuff it, let's just cancel the camping trip for this weekend eh? We are obviously way too much of a hinderence on society. I'll just stay at
home and watch the tv and the kids can play the xbox.
Sorry for the sarcasim, but you know what? We are going camping this weekend and will have a bloody good time and so will the kids!
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Follow Up By: uppy - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 12:31
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 12:31
Jeff , you forgot to mention the evil petrol school bus,What the hell, im going anyway and have a good time with our loud kids and loud music ,yep you are right.Ive looked on e-bay for a isolater(sorry about the spelling ) but not sure what im looking at
regards uppy
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Victoria) - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 14:30
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 14:30
there's a couple of redarc isolators on ebay right now but at the price they will go for plus postage better to pop down to the auto elec for one. Search on battery isolator.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:05
Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:05
Thanks Mad Dog Ill have a look
regards uppy
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Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 12:45
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 12:45
I'll sus one out for you, my bro built
mine from a Jaycar kit and it works bloody good, however it's a bit of friggin around getting him to solder them together as he is always busy, I'll have a look today and give you some options.
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Reply By: Member - Peter K (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 13:38
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 13:38
uppy
I emailed you awhile ago with the details about my installation. If you didnt get it let me know. I chased around looking at different options, limited by the area available in the EFI model. The best I could do was fit a 8 inch cradle on the back righthand firewall (in front of passenger). A 12 inch cradle just wont go without major work. I had it fitted by TJM, and its working fine.
cheers
peter
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Follow Up By: PerthGQ - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 14:40
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 14:40
Peter,
I'm just looking at the same situation with my 4.2 EFI as I dont want to move the air inlet etc but was curious to know how you find the smaller battery with regards to load/charge/draw time etc.
Also, did the TJM tray fit directly to the existing vacant bolt holes etc?
Thanks in advance for any info. Rather than clog up the post you can email me at perth96gq@yahoo.com.au if that helps.
Regards,
Keith
PS: Uppy, sorry to slip this one in on your post.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:03
Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:03
Thanks Peter k, Ive lost it when we moved over to Preth ,if poss could you send it to me again.Didnt you have to use a 2.8 tray
regards uppy
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Follow Up By: uppy - Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:11
Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:11
Hi
Perth GQ.When are you going to do yours. What year is yours?.We should catch up so time,as i live in
Perth as
well.I do trips with Jeff WA,so let us know if you are interested
Regards uppy
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Follow Up By: PerthGQ - Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 14:27
Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 14:27
Uppy,
I'm investigatiing the dual battery setup and hope to get something sorted in the next week or two. No worries with catching up, next couple of weekends are shot to bits though. I'm in the northern suburbs. By the way it's a '96, LWB, 4.2 EFI, Auto.
Regards,
Keith
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Reply By: Member - Peter K (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:22
Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 13:22
Uppy, jeff
I fitted the 8 inch only. My current battery is only 55amp, but because I do a lot of one night stops rather then basecamp, its sufficient. The guys at TJM tried to find a bigger battery at the time. The system is the IBS, its a bit of a "rolls royce" (about $750 fitted)system, but I had a number of particular requirements, and it met them. This system is also transferrable to my new 4.2 intercooled tray (one day!!!)
I couldnt use the diesal tray as it sits right where the square air filter sits.
In the next few days I shall email you photos if you like
chhers
Peter
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