adrynalinjunkie

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I need to buy a good positive cable to connect the alternator to the starter.

I do have the bigger 145 Amp truck alt. so I need something 4 Awg or better.

Any ideas on were to get a good quality one?

gofastwclass

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With nearly everything else on my custom vehicles... I make my own to fit the application. That way I can route it as I wish when things aren't in factory locations.

Jimbo1367

I bought some battery cables from Detriot Speed Eng. and they are by far the nicest cables I've ever had. I believe they are repackaged "QuickCar" I'd look into the gauge you want from them. FWIW

Gray86hatch

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http://allstarperformance.com/product.htm?prod=6

http://allstarperformance.com/product.htm?prod=737

Nice stuff

LsoneGT

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I make my own as well. I use welding cable and Napa has a great selection of copper ring terminals.

Pop N Wood

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Good cable is expensive. the more strands, the better and the more expensive

http://www.wiringproducts.com/automotive-battery-cable
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...8083/SFV/30046

I've had good luck sourcing cable off Honda's in the pick and pull.

cruisin'73

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I used 4Ga and 1Ga high strand count welding cable for my re-wire process. It is worth it to spend the extra $$ to get the nice soft cover stuff for its flexibility. And the best way I found to cut it was a cutoff wheel on a 4.5” grinder. I also used brass ring terminals from my local welding supply store.





Size wise I ran 1Ga from the trunk mounted battery to the starter, and then 4Ga for the alt to “power distribution center” to starter. Using an amperage calculator; the 4Ga is more than sufficient for 150A for the length of run.





I have more info in my build thread if you are interested.

ZQ8LS1

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West marine sells cable by the foot & cable ends.

adrynalinjunkie

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Thanks for all the info guys I really like this place also it has the SGX high temp jacketing and it is free shipping plus I always like USA made stuff
http://www.advancemcs.com/sps/connectivity/battery-cable
They have an ad on eBay for alternator to starter cable

Old Geezer

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" the 4Ga is more than sufficient for 150A for the length of run."

I guess that's why the OEM'S don't use 4 ga.........

S10xGN

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I used 8ga and a 100A breaker, no problems here. But then, I only have a 120A alternator and few accessories other than A/C and a dual SPAL fan..