Another Cutoff Thread? Is That Allowed?
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Burning Brakes
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Another Cutoff Thread? Is That Allowed?
sorry. thanks to all of your help, i think i've decided to go with the key type. i've narrowed it down two:
the first one is a cole hersee, as mark initially suggested. it's rated at 175 amps continuous or 1000 amps intermittent:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Cole-Hersee...6874-10101.jcw
the second one is from flaming river, as suggested by dws. it is rated at 250 amps continous and 2500 amps for 5 second intervals (12v/24v):
http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=305337
my first question is, which one do i need? i've got the base 350/270 stock engine in my '71
and the next question is, any clever ideas for where to mount/install on of these???
THANKS!
the first one is a cole hersee, as mark initially suggested. it's rated at 175 amps continuous or 1000 amps intermittent:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Cole-Hersee...6874-10101.jcw
the second one is from flaming river, as suggested by dws. it is rated at 250 amps continous and 2500 amps for 5 second intervals (12v/24v):
http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=305337
my first question is, which one do i need? i've got the base 350/270 stock engine in my '71
and the next question is, any clever ideas for where to mount/install on of these???
THANKS!
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Burning Brakes
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
thanks d-boy. yeah i've seen 'em there too but i would prefer it somewhat hidden for a couple of reasons.... i think it's obviously better, as you said, for theft protection. and also i do want the car to remain it's stock appearance.
of course, it'd ALSO be great if it was all that, AND it was relatively easy to get to. in case of fire, for one, and also, i really don't want to have to go under the hood everytime i park the car! plus - if a potential thief sees me park the car and then go into the hood they will know (BINGO!) where to look...
of course, it'd ALSO be great if it was all that, AND it was relatively easy to get to. in case of fire, for one, and also, i really don't want to have to go under the hood everytime i park the car! plus - if a potential thief sees me park the car and then go into the hood they will know (BINGO!) where to look...
Team Owner
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Why not? You are basically putting the keyed switch inline with the car's 12V power wire right? Just run it into the switch, and then another cable from the switch to the battery terminal.
Or were you going to cut off the ground instead of power?
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Burning Brakes
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
very funny. here ya go: 
but seriously.... yeah i guess i could do that. i WAS going to cut off the power.
so, which switch should i get, the hersee 1000v or the heavy duty 2500v?
Last edited by ed1655; Jan 24, 2008 at 07:32 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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mod you can move this thread if you would like...
Racer
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i can't help you with which one to get, but if your're purchasing a cut-off for theft security, wouldn't you want the switch to be smaller? And the key won't help much, all they have to do is cut the wires off the back and twist them together 
. I can't tell you how great it works becuase i have not installed mine yet, but i purchased the painless mechanical latching cut-off from summit. I went with it becuase it comes with a super teeny tiny button switch that would be easy to hide and easy to switch on and off. I'm thinking somewhere between the seat and the console or underneath the dash is where i will put mine. Anyways, not trying to be negative, just throwing my two cents out there.
. I can't tell you how great it works becuase i have not installed mine yet, but i purchased the painless mechanical latching cut-off from summit. I went with it becuase it comes with a super teeny tiny button switch that would be easy to hide and easy to switch on and off. I'm thinking somewhere between the seat and the console or underneath the dash is where i will put mine. Anyways, not trying to be negative, just throwing my two cents out there.
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I welded up a bracket to mount mine in the box with the battery. If you don't know it's there, you'll never see it without a flashlight and a strong neck.
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Burning Brakes
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i can't help you with which one to get, but if your're purchasing a cut-off for theft security, wouldn't you want the switch to be smaller? And the key won't help much, all they have to do is cut the wires off the back and twist them together . I can't tell you how great it works becuase i have not installed mine yet, but i purchased the painless mechanical latching cut-off from summit. I went with it becuase it comes with a super teeny tiny button switch that would be easy to hide and easy to switch on and off. I'm thinking somewhere between the seat and the console or underneath the dash is where i will put mine. Anyways, not trying to be negative, just throwing my two cents out there.
. I can't tell you how great it works becuase i have not installed mine yet, but i purchased the painless mechanical latching cut-off from summit. I went with it becuase it comes with a super teeny tiny button switch that would be easy to hide and easy to switch on and off. I'm thinking somewhere between the seat and the console or underneath the dash is where i will put mine. Anyways, not trying to be negative, just throwing my two cents out there.http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...er=30206/302.0
or this thing?
http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchField=30206
anyone else have experience with these??
Racer
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I think those are the same units in both links. But that is exactly what i have. It's a very nice set-up, the components seem high quality and durable to me. I just need to get it installed and see how great it works, although i'm sure i wont have any problems. It comes with good instructions too. Now that i think about it, probably the best thing about it is that you could hide it very well in the storage compartment just underneath the backside of the console tunnel. Then run the switch wherever you want. This would make it a lot harder to find it and steal the car.
you're .02 is really helpfull. that's a good point... do you mean this thing?
http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...er=30206/302.0
or this thing?
http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchField=30206
anyone else have experience with these??
http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...er=30206/302.0
or this thing?
http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchField=30206
anyone else have experience with these??
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Burning Brakes
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
now i'm all messed up. sorry - ok check out THESE two links. they ARE different products:
http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...er=30206/302.0
http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...2469.131.0.0.0
let me know whatchya think!
http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...er=30206/302.0
http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...2469.131.0.0.0
let me know whatchya think!
Last edited by ed1655; Jan 25, 2008 at 04:40 PM.
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What is the purpose of this switch? Is it a theft deterrent, to isolate the battery from the cars electrical system in case of emergency or both?