infernosg's S5 N/A Build

[infernosg]

Originally Posted by RETed

Has the engine cranked and started yet?
That's the only way you can confirm if you need to redo the CAS wires.

What is the max current draw on those coils?
How long are the 18AWG wires?
Those coils can't be more than 10A each?


-Ted

Nope, engine isn't even rebuilt but the harness is "done." The engine is waiting on the rest of the car. CAS wires run across the top of the engine but they run parrallel to the IGN and main power cables for a short distance (<12 in.). After that they are at least 6 in. away from any high-voltage leads.

The only specs I can find on the coils say 19 A max but I think that's for the internal ignitor to the coil and not the external power draw. I've read a single 20 or 25 A fuse is suitable for four coils. The 18 AWG sections are short - 12 in. at most. The 16 AWG portion is the longest being something like 6 ft.

I don't want to get the car started and then have to redo the wiring within a year. I didn't use splices and taps anywhere but I'm sure I could have gone with better material.