CS144 Alt upgrade
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CS144 Alt upgrade
Did some researching and couldn't find anything to answer my specific questions.
I have the cs144 mounted in and 6 ga wire run from the alternators batt. terminal to the starter terminal. How are you guys protecting the wire? I noticed most are using fusible links on smaller 8ga wire. I'm thinking of running either a little breaker or fuse it.
Also, how are you guys choosing the size of fuse/breakers and where are you buying them from?.....local auto stores don't carry anything of such size. I'm thinking something around 100a since I know my car isn't pulling that many (total). A/C and radio will be installed later.
Thanks,
Ryan
I have the cs144 mounted in and 6 ga wire run from the alternators batt. terminal to the starter terminal. How are you guys protecting the wire? I noticed most are using fusible links on smaller 8ga wire. I'm thinking of running either a little breaker or fuse it.
Also, how are you guys choosing the size of fuse/breakers and where are you buying them from?.....local auto stores don't carry anything of such size. I'm thinking something around 100a since I know my car isn't pulling that many (total). A/C and radio will be installed later.
Thanks,
Ryan
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Orielly's had fuses but no fuse holders for 6ga or larger. I did find a fuse holder for up to 4ga wire at walmart of all places. They are in their car/audio section. I realized my 6ga had a little bit of corrosion starting to form. My brother gave me some extra 4ga cable he had around.
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