A3000db amp what size fuse should i run

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

i have two a3000db amps wired to 1 ohm each, just wondering what size fuse you guys reccomend to run for each, i know ill be in modified just trying to get out of mod 5

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[jmkanek 10+ year member]

would 2 60 amp fuses be suitable, they will be placed between the distro block and the amp, ne opinions???

 

[cman0655555 10+ year member]

Are you trying to get it legal for MECA or what?

 

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

yea, last show i went to i ran no fuses and i was in mod 5 which to me is a tough class, so im trying to get in mod 3 or mod 4 have 2 12's

 

[cman0655555 10+ year member]

As far as fusing goes. Here are your options.

2 class 2 fuses - 77amps

3 class 3 fuses - 177amps

4 class 4 fuses - 377amps

Btw why were you put in mod?

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

no clue on the amp fusing but for the wire you fuse based on size of the wire.

 

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

or could i run two 80 amp fuses with my 2 12's and be in mod 3???? would that be sufficiant for these amps????

 

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

cuz my box was barely sticking above my back seat,

 

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

i know theres a few on here that has these amps, what fuse size do you run,

 

[cj407]

i usually run a 200 amp fuse for amps....but i dont have to worry about MECA rules...why dont you just build a new enclosure and make it below the backseat.

 

[cman0655555 10+ year member]

My suggestion would be build a new box that is below the seat line and run an Amateur or Street setup im sure you will be way more competitive in those classes. I don't know those amps very well so I have no idea how efficient they are or their current draw. I would recommend street 4 that away you have plenty of fusing but with testing you may be able to drop to street 3. Go to another show and don't be afraid to ask some veteran competitors questions, im sure they will be able to guide you in the right direction. Or you could post more questions on meca's forum.

http://www.mecaforums.com

 

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

the last show i went to i had my system in my blazer now ive put everything in my integra, and ive removed the backseats, and built a good size box and dampened the hatch and stuff so im stuck in mod now, jus gonna do some fuses so i can be in a lower part of mod, ima get a few diff sizes this evening and play around with em and see what the lowest fusing i can go is with out popping em, thanks for all help ill post what conclusions i come to, for future reference

 

[cj407]

good luck...and when you are finished with those amps....let me know. if its soon

 

[jmkanek 10+ year member]

aliright cj407 ill let ya know im planning a upgrade again soon, but it will take me a while to get some money saved up, ill let ya know when i plan on getting rid of em tho man