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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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im installing an engine in my firebird and it doesnt have any wiring at all. i want to install toggle switches for everything. so i was wondering what gauge wire i will need and what amp the fuse will have to be and the size of the switch. and will i need to run a wire from battery to the distributor? its also a computer controlled carbureted engine will i be able to use this distributor or will i have to swap in a vacuum advance one?
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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Re: switches

Originally Posted by 19f0rmula88
will i need to run a wire from battery to the distributor?
If you plan on having the engine fire up.

If you don't understand the basics of automotive wiring ( as evidenced by your question above )
then you may be out of your depth on this project
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