Fusible Links

This link might help. Unless you've already have seen it.
http://madelectrical.com/electricaltech/amp-gauges.shtml

This is a great article and its what I've been following for my upgrade. It references the 12 and 14 gauge fusible links with no reference to replace them with a fuse. I'm looking at mounting a power distribution panel with fuses and relays somewhere under the hood and figured it would be simpler to have a large amp fuse protect the circuits than the old links.