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Old 04-16-2012, 02:34 PM
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What gauge wire should be used to run from the alternator to my switch in the rear? I all ready have 1 gauge welding cable for my power from the battery in the back. and used some 1 gauge for the grounds also. just need to figure out how to wire so the alternator will not cause the car to keep running.
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Does your car have a switch panel? If so, I would run the ignition wire to the switched side of your cutoff switch to kill the car. I might be wrong but I wouldn't think cutting power to the alternator is gonna kill the car like u think
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no switch panel but i'm sure i could find the ignition wire and splice into it.
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I ran 4 gauge for mine and it charges fine. You need to run the alternator charge wire either directly to the battery or to the battery side of the cutoff switch.
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This is the one I used ...

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