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Originally Posted by Excaliber

If the starter on your Cobra draws anywhere near 300 amps you've got some serious problems. Using a circuit breaker for that kind of protection is like using a band aid for cancer.

Regarding the amperage draw for a starter. I've read a number of articlesl/forums on the subject and if there is any truth to what is written, as in most forums, amperage can be even higher than 300amps depending on conditions. Below is an excerpt from one if the many forums that are out there.

"A starter motor from a normal 2 Litre car draws between 60 and 200 Amps when turning over the engine when the oil is warm and thin.

Under winter conditions, this current can easily double when the oil is thick.

Diesel engines have a very high compression ratio e.g. 22:1 and require more powerfull starter motors. On average they draw between 300 and 500 Amps for average sized car engines 2 to 3 litre while on truck engines the current could easily reach 1000 Amps at initial turn over."