High Amp Fuse Holders / Battery Relocation

[white05gt]

I like the cat master switch. I should probably order one since the boss don't care, that way I have it when I do mine.

 

[tmcolegr]

Looks awesome! Reminds of a '67 Mustang fastback project I worked on- we put an '07 GT500 motor in the car w/ the battery located in the trunk. I ran a single 1/0 gauge cable to the front and split it there- alt, starter, etc. with a similar-style high-amperage fuse holder like you are using. I took the wire direct to the starter, and a smaller gauge wire from the starter to the alternator. Worked like a charm! Only thing I'd have done differently in your install would have been to wrap the entire length of the cables w/ wire loom. I use the flexible braided stuff (Tech Flex). Just me being paranoid... there's lotsa sharp edges inside these cars. Oh- and I solder and crimp the ring terminals to the cable... messy and requires lotsa heat, but creates an impeccable connection. Looks awesome- I really dig the fuse holder/switch panel and where you put it!

I had originally planned on using some type of loom to protect the battery cables. However since I'm running 3 separate welding cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear, it would have been impossible not to have them make a large bulge under the carpeting. Additionally I am using welding cable which has a thicker more flexible jacketing than battery cable which if routed carefully should provide plenty of protection against chaffing.

Concerning soldering vs crimping the cable ends, the crimper I am using is specifically made for crimping battery terminals. Been using this same crimper design for many years on Caterpillar equipment and if used correctly I have never seen a failure of the crimp.

I like the cat master switch. I should probably order one since the boss don't care, that way I have it when I do mine.

I figured those of you with a heavy equipment background would appreciate that. You'd be surprised how many parts Caterpillar uses that have made their way on to my vehicle as they are of the highest quality. I also get them at a very good price with my employee discount. As mentioned earlier I only paid $50 for the battery disconnect switch which has a capacity of 1000 amps. I challenge anyone to find an equal quality product for that price.

While walking though our shop last week I also found the exact same Bussman fuse holders I purchased from NAPA available through Caterpillar as they are used on 930H Small Wheel Loaders - part of the 289-8902 engine wiring group. For some odd reason the Dealer Similar Parts list doesn't identify them. Fuse holder is 267-2744 and includes the 267-2746 cover (red). To add insult to injury they would have been cheaper through my work.

 

[tmcolegr]

Done!!

Questions & opinions welcome

 

[KemahGT]

Very nice! Let us know if you have any starting problems. It's hard to believe that a battery that small will start a car, and with that much cable.

Super write up! I'm inspired!

 

[tmcolegr]

Very nice! Let us know if you have any starting problems. It's hard to believe that a battery that small will start a car, and with that much cable.

Super write up! I'm inspired!

I'm sure I won't. This is the exact battery JDM recommended. They use the same battery in their trunk mounted battery setups.

 

[one eyed willy]

looks very nice!


i put mine in the spare tire area , i dont ever carry a spare.

 

[08StangGT_CS]

Wow looks great!

 

[wabirch]

Awesome installation! I'll go with the + disconnect when I run mine.