ORIGINAL: fordfanboy

Running rich will have no bearing on your fuses. It's a fairly common thing on the BAP's with the 15 amp fuse. The BAP draws from the same fuse as the fuel pump and on occasion, they'll both draw at the same time and pop it. Almost always, a simple swap to a 20 amp is enough. And everyone with a BAP should keep a couple of the little buggers in the glovebox or center console. It's a tiny investment for a little part that could come in real handy.

S/C guys should learn how to change a belt and keep a spare belt in the trunk as standard procedure also. Another important mod for s/c guys is to also get the mezuire EH20 pump ESPECIALLY if you have a vortech or a paxton cause changing a belt on those babies is not as simple as a saleen or KB. You've got to remove the whole freakin' blower to change a belt so those guys for sure should have the Mezuire EH20 pump cause if you toss a belt, you'll still be able to drive the car home or to the shop.

Just the basics of being prepared guys.

ORIGINAL: 06SaLeEn

I never thought of it being a fuse, since that has never happen to me. I assumed his pump was fine because he was no where near 450 rwhp.

Good to know! Always learn stuff from you!

ORIGINAL: FredTT

Hey Guys,

Ok, so I'm driving along, about 20 mph, 93 degrees outside, coolant still leaking, and my car just comepletly gives out. Luckily, I have enough momentum to get me into a parking lot. I turn the key off and turn it back on again, and I don't hear the fuel pump prime....figures...

First thing that comes to mind is that the fuse blew. I get out and check the fuse, and sure enough, the 15Amp mini fuse is blown. Okay, so its no big deal, I put in another one, get in and start her up. She runs for 5-10 seconds, and it happens again. Fuse blew again. At this point, i'm getting frustrated.

I call my performance shop and ask them what I should do. Maybe the Boost-A-Pump is causing it to blow? My shop says they are worried the pump is going to give out, but I thing it was just a power surge. They said to try a 20Amp fuse. I put it in and turn the Boost-A-Pump from 50 to 30, and it worked and got me the 2 miles to my home. Everything seems to be running fine now. Fuel Pressure never dropped below 30 PSI (but then again, I didn't take it up above 50 mph).

I guess I want to know what your opinons are. Will the 20 Amp fuse cause any damage?? It hasn't been this hot since this install, maybe the heat had something to do with it? Was it the Boost-A-Pump that needs a bigger fuse? Maybe my second battery caused an overload? Maybe Coolant/Water from the leak got on something it shouldn't have. I hate car problems....

~Fred