Re: Trunk mount battery cable
[Re: 62maxwgn]
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07/17/15 11:33 AM
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how did you test your starter to know it's good? could the starter be getting heat soak from the headers? I've read lots of problems on here where a starter works great when cold, but cranks very slow when warm/hot; regardless of where the battery is located.
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
[Re: stateroadhog]
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07/17/15 01:11 PM
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(1) get it good and hot (2) disconnect the trunk batt cables (3) set a known good batt by the Dr front wheel on the ground (4) connect jumper cables, black to batt neg/starter case ear and clamp large/small starter terminals with one end of the red cable & last connection, other red end to batt positive post & see if it cranks normal. work fast for a valid test (while it is still very hot) and secure the red cable on the starter two terminals tight so the clamp dont move a bit when it cranks & contact the starter case. Yes I dont think 2AWG is enough & you've covered everything else ex tight eng & thats pretty rare
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
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07/17/15 03:39 PM
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when motor was hot used co2 to cool starter. If that cured the problem, I'd say the starter is the problem. You say "the starter is good"...how do you know?
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
[Re: stateroadhog]
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07/17/15 03:56 PM
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therocks
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I run 1 gauge and my battery is in front.No way would I run less than 1 gauge in the trunk.My 12.5 440 with the mini captured in the headers fires like a /6 even hot.Rocky
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
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07/17/15 06:04 PM
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I found some 2/0 jumper cables at a truck stop. Red and Black. Thats what I used to mount my batteries (2) in my trunk. Never had a problem. Here a site that has some good info on cable sizes and amperage that can be handled. http://www.directwireusa.com/What-Welding-Cable-Size-Chart/ also be aware if you're running headers heat soak is a big problem on our cars. If anybody knows a good mini starter that wont heat soak I'd sure like to know.
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
[Re: stateroadhog]
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07/18/15 01:41 PM
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therocks
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My mini is a reman from Advance.Its been in at least 15 years and the 2 inch TTIs capture it real good with the Lakewood.It always starts easy even when in the 90s here.I run the biggets battery CCA wise that fits and 1 gauge cables.12.5 domes in the 440 and it spins like a /6.Rocky
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
[Re: therocks]
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07/18/15 02:12 PM
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Rock has a good point, even tho his cables are small he might need more battery (or a combo of both issues). They ain't cheap but it'd be easier than changing out your cables. maybe he could borrow a bigger/higher CCA one from a friend just for a quick test.
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
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07/18/15 06:25 PM
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You dont say how old the cables are.I had a set that was about 8 years old and had slow crank.Cables looked new on the outside but under the sheath they were corroded.Thats when I went 1 gauge.Just remember the bigger the wire the less resistance and less voltage drop.Rocky
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
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07/18/15 11:55 PM
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good battery high CCA battery fresh mini fresh cables. about all that is left is the cables ain't big enough
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
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07/19/15 12:55 AM
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I ran 4/0 cables when I had a trunk mount battery. Overkill? Probably, but I had it and it was free.
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Re: Trunk mount battery cable
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07/19/15 01:26 AM
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welding cable is a good choice since by design the insulation is thick cuz the cables are getting moved constantly & flexible/multiple small strands of wire & it's reasonable & here at least when you buy some cable and terminals they'll crimp em on for free (not a dealbreaker but every little bit helps) & I would also solder em also. EDIT just mockup/measure the exact length you need ahead of time
Last edited by RapidRobert; 07/19/15 02:26 PM. Reason: more info/thought
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