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Old 02-19-2015, 07:35 AM
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Default What size/type fuse to go from Alt to fuse block in Ls swap?

I'd like to put some type of fuse in line between my alternator and the fuse panel. I'm not sure what size fuse and what type would be best. It's an Ls3 in a 71 Firebird that had a Painless muscle car harness put it in at some point. I'd also like to be able to pull power from one side of this fuse for the fan's. The fan wiring has it's own fuses in line. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 02-19-2015, 12:22 PM
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My painless harness came with a large 50 amp fuse I have mounted on the firewall.
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Old 02-19-2015, 06:23 PM
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I've seen some pictures where the car audio guys put in 100A resetable breaker.
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Thanks for the replies.
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Old 02-27-2015, 11:06 AM
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The key is sizing the fuse appropriately for your wire. 100a on a 10ga wire won't do so well. I didn't find a chart an SAE or UL chart for automotive ratings, but here's one from the coast guard that would be right in line with other agencies.


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