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240msh · 12-21-2016, 12:53 AM

Im relocating my battery to the trunk of my s14, im using 4 gauge wire for power and ground. Im looking into distribution blocks and fuses.. Is a 100 amp fuse enough? If anyone can name a good block and fuse itd help alot thanks

JM216S14 · 12-21-2016, 03:35 AM

Don't use 4 gauge.. Use 0 or 2

dbeiler · 12-21-2016, 06:20 PM

If you're building a custom distribution box, you should match the factory fuse sizes for everything. You shouldn't ever use a fuse between the starter and battery. The starter draws 120+ amps and would blow fuses instantly.

Standard · 12-21-2016, 10:16 PM

^what they said

Use 0 gauge and a 100-150 amp circuit breaker if you think it's necessary

hotlavaflow · 12-22-2016, 09:33 AM

1/0 Gauge Welding Wire.

*cheaper than overpriced "power" wire*

LoSt180 · 12-22-2016, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbeiler

You shouldn't ever use a fuse between the starter and battery. The starter draws 120+ amps and would blow fuses instantly.

There should absolutely be some kind of fuse/breaker shortly after the positive feed on the battery. You don't want a hot wire running the entire length of the car without a way to cut power. If not, just asking for a fire or to injure someone in case of an accident.

I don't remember the exact fuse I used, sold that car 11 years ago, but definitely use thicker 0 or 2 gauge wire.

koukimonst3r · 12-22-2016, 11:13 AM

+1 on welding wire, that's what I used and protected it with split loom, could even use expandable braided sleeve.

duncan351 · 12-22-2016, 03:16 PM

+2 on 1/0 Welding Wire. Then I ran my ground from the battery in the back of the trunk through the vent on Passenger side and bolted it to the frame of the car. By doing this my started does not drag at all. Do it right the first time.

89'sil40coupe · 12-25-2016, 08:46 PM

check out http://www.sonicelectronix.com for a good distribution block and just run a 150amp circuit breaker between your battery and the distribution block, thats what i did works flawlessly

240msh · 09-25-2018, 03:33 PM

It's funny looking at these old posts, embarrassing but funny. Thank you guys for serious answers back then lmao

feito · 09-25-2018, 06:13 PM

After two long years you finally got it done, right? Yeah, that's the 240 way xD
Pix or it din't happened...

12-21-2016, 12:53 AM	#1
240msh Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Las Vegas Age: 25 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Battery Relocation Help Im relocating my battery to the trunk of my s14, im using 4 gauge wire for power and ground. Im looking into distribution blocks and fuses.. Is a 100 amp fuse enough? If anyone can name a good block and fuse itd help alot thanks

12-22-2016, 09:33 AM	#5
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	1/0 Gauge Welding Wire. cheaper than overpriced "power" wire __________________

12-22-2016, 11:13 AM	#7
koukimonst3r Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	+1 on welding wire, that's what I used and protected it with split loom, could even use expandable braided sleeve. __________________ ig : koukimonst3r

12-22-2016, 03:16 PM	#8
duncan351 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lewisville,TX Age: 46 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+2 on 1/0 Welding Wire. Then I ran my ground from the battery in the back of the trunk through the vent on Passenger side and bolted it to the frame of the car. By doing this my started does not drag at all. Do it right the first time. __________________ 842whp KA-T "Anyone can make power but how long can you make it last?"

12-25-2016, 08:46 PM	#9
89'sil40coupe Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: athens, tn Age: 34 Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check out http://www.sonicelectronix.com for a good distribution block and just run a 150amp circuit breaker between your battery and the distribution block, thats what i did works flawlessly __________________ 93' sr sil-40

12-21-2016, 03:35 AM	#2
JM216S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Over the gate Posts: 448 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Don't use 4 gauge.. Use 0 or 2

12-21-2016, 06:20 PM	#3
dbeiler Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lancaster county, PA Age: 33 Posts: 465 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If you're building a custom distribution box, you should match the factory fuse sizes for everything. You shouldn't ever use a fuse between the starter and battery. The starter draws 120+ amps and would blow fuses instantly.

12-21-2016, 10:16 PM	#4
Standard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Milwaukee Age: 34 Posts: 815 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	^what they said Use 0 gauge and a 100-150 amp circuit breaker if you think it's necessary

09-25-2018, 03:33 PM	#10
240msh Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Las Vegas Age: 25 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's funny looking at these old posts, embarrassing but funny. Thank you guys for serious answers back then lmao __________________ @Michayyl

09-25-2018, 06:13 PM	#11
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	After two long years you finally got it done, right? Yeah, that's the 240 way xD Pix or it din't happened... __________________ Tuners are big bullies