High Amp Alternator and Accessories Questions
Hello,
Sorry for the long read, but I am hoping to get some insight to help me out with the major electrical revision I am making to my Duster.
I purchased a high amp Power Master alternator to feed the electrical needs of my car. The “Proof of Performance” slip that it came with, states it puts 182 amps at idle, 195 at cruise and 238 at the top end.
Electircal add ons in addition to stock accessories include:
- Electric water pump
- Dual Spal fans
- Fan controller unit
- Fitech dual quad EFI
- Dual Fitech in tank electric fuel pumps
- MSD Ignition
- Autometer RPM tach
- Indicator lights: oil pressure, shift light
- Snow Water Meth injection system
- Stereo
- The famous crackedback headlight relay kit
I also purchased a new painless wiring harness to replace the 50 year old harness in the car as it was starting to show its age in a few spots. With the new harness installed, there will be no factory bulkhead connectors in use whatsoever. Additionally, I am making use of a voltmeter instead of the ammeter.
I am a bit stuck on a couple of items and seem to be going in circles trying to answer my own questions, so I wanted to get some advice as I may be misinterpreting the information I need or not asking the right questions.
Does this seem practical ?
High amp alternator runs to fuse block 1 which has a 225amp fuse, via 2 awg to the starter relay.
My main question that I want to get clarification on is when I get to “Fuse 2”, previously the fusible link that would feed the interior.
- Should this also be 2 awg from starter relay to Fuse 2?
- What size should fuse 2 be? 225 amp, the same as fuse 1?
- From “Fuse 2” to the interior of the car should this be 2 awg also?
I plan on adding a second fuse/relay panel dedicated entirely for the water pump, fans etc in the interior of the car to keep my engine compartment looking less cluttered.
I plan to tie this info the key on ignition source as most of the accessories I mention are key on power.
Also see my schematic. Any insight is appreciated as I am not electrical expert by any stretch. Thanks in advance.
Hello,
Sorry for the long read, but I am hoping to get some insight to help me out with the major electrical revision I am making to my Duster.
I purchased a high amp Power Master alternator to feed the electrical needs of my car. The “Proof of Performance” slip that it came with, states it puts 182 amps at idle, 195 at cruise and 238 at the top end.
Electircal add ons in addition to stock accessories include:
- Electric water pump
- Dual Spal fans
- Fan controller unit
- Fitech dual quad EFI
- Dual Fitech in tank electric fuel pumps
- MSD Ignition
- Autometer RPM tach
- Indicator lights: oil pressure, shift light
- Snow Water Meth injection system
- Stereo
- The famous crackedback headlight relay kit
I also purchased a new painless wiring harness to replace the 50 year old harness in the car as it was starting to show its age in a few spots. With the new harness installed, there will be no factory bulkhead connectors in use whatsoever. Additionally, I am making use of a voltmeter instead of the ammeter.
I am a bit stuck on a couple of items and seem to be going in circles trying to answer my own questions, so I wanted to get some advice as I may be misinterpreting the information I need or not asking the right questions.
Does this seem practical ?
High amp alternator runs to fuse block 1 which has a 225amp fuse, via 2 awg to the starter relay.
My main question that I want to get clarification on is when I get to “Fuse 2”, previously the fusible link that would feed the interior.
- Should this also be 2 awg from starter relay to Fuse 2?
- What size should fuse 2 be? 225 amp, the same as fuse 1?
- From “Fuse 2” to the interior of the car should this be 2 awg also?
I plan on adding a second fuse/relay panel dedicated entirely for the water pump, fans etc in the interior of the car to keep my engine compartment looking less cluttered.
I plan to tie this info the key on ignition source as most of the accessories I mention are key on power.
Also see my schematic. Any insight is appreciated as I am not electrical expert by any stretch. Thanks in advance.