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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Default Relocate battery, this circuit breaker good?

I relocated my battery to my trunk, and I figured I should get an inline fuse, but saw this on ebay: (something like this, but not this one, it says up to 15 days just to ship out!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/100-A...fAudioQ5fVideo

Seems better to have a breaker so I don't have to get those fuses. I'm just unsure about the quality and if it will actual work. Would the fuses just be better? Also, is 100amps good? How much does the starter draw on a stock CRX starter?
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Why would you need an inline fuse? You didn't need one when it was in the engine bay.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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It's extended wiring and it's just sitting under my carpet, even with grommets and those rubber brackets to hold it in place it could still short out.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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you might need larger than 100amp....the starter may draw more than that when cranking a cold engine.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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150amps? The thing I can't find is how much the starter draws.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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remember if you relocate it to the trunk, you need a cutoff switch if you want to race it at the track
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Default Re: Relocate battery, this circuit breaker good?

Originally Posted by civickiller
remember if you relocate it to the trunk, you need a cutoff switch if you want to race it at the track
Yep, I have all the stuff, NHRA approved box and Cut-off switch. So do alot of you guys not run a fuse?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Yes you need a fuse, the fuse you use will depend on the gauge of cable you use, EG: 4ga=150A 2ga=225A, you should be using at least 4ga.

Use an ANL/WRF type fuse... http://staub.ca/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=P150WFI

Use this type of holder... http://staub.ca/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=CWFH

do not get them from a car audio shop unless you want to be gouged for "gold plated" or "platinum plated" fuses and fuse holders, [not enough gold or platinum on them to short circuit the dynamo on a firefly's ***] check your local car parts shop or electronics supply. 94
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