Posted By: dave571
What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 03:58 AM
Just curious, as I'm working on a dart with a pretty stout 440.
It has 2gauge, and I think it needs more. I'm want to move up to 0 gauge.
Thanks in advance.
Posted By: jamesc
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 04:42 AM
imho if it's a quality wire (i only use welding cable) id leave the 2ga in there. if it's properly installed it should be fine.
Posted By: dave571
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 05:44 AM
With a new powermaster starter, the ignition disconnected, and two red top optima batteries, it doesn't want to turn over hot.
We've replaced the starter 3 times, and just upgraded the cutoff switch to a 300 amp unit.
I recommended heavier wire to the owner of the car prior to the last starter change, but he wanted to try this first.
The 2AWG wire that is in the car now, came with the Taylor wire products relocation kit.
I know they sell the kit with 1awg too, so I was curious what other guys were using.
We're running out of things to rule out.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 05:56 AM
Make sure the ground is good... and as large as the
hot positive lead
Posted By: RobX4406
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 06:31 AM
I use 2/0 for starter power and body grounds.
Posted By: RobX4406
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 06:43 AM
Another
Got to figure both ways, so the it's like 20' or 240".
Posted By: BJS racing
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 03:33 PM
I go to the welding supply and get the biggest cable they have. That is one area I want absolutely no trouble from. Welding cable will have far less voltage drop than a battery cable will and is also more flexable for routing.
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 06:10 PM
Posted By: jcc
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/21/14 06:29 PM
Hence the EQUAL importance of the negative leads
Posted By: dave571
Re: What gauge of wire are you using with your relocation? - 07/25/14 05:26 AM
Update
0 gauge both ways. Turns over like it doesn't even have plugs in it.
Thanks.