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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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what is this little relay looking box, the silver one just to the right of my hood latch. what does it control?

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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It might be the hi blow relay for the blower motor??
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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Yep, thats what it is. It bypasses the rest of the electrical system in an effort to get full alternator output voltage to the blower when the switch is on high
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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thankyou very much mad mickey and six foot. im in the process of getting rid of everyhting unnecessary out of my engine bay . putting the new motor in there in the next few days. here is a pic of it so far almost finished.

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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That engine looks hot! What type of hood are you using? A picture of the top of the hood if you could, please. Thanks.
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just my standard 81 hood dannyman. i have a 3 inch recessed air cleaner. extreme flow and it fits by just under half an inch. i didnt really want anything protruding through my hood.is that what you mean?
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just my standard 81 hood dannyman. i have a 3 inch recessed air cleaner. extreme flow and it fits by just under half an inch. i didnt really want anything protruding through my hood.is that what you mean?
Just curious what hood you had and available clearance to top of breather, as I'm not a fan of modifying the hood either.
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