InsaneAuto86

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I have been looking at ebay but am getting frustrated in how many choices there are. I need about 20' of 0 ga (bat to front) and 20' of 2 ga wire (bat to alt). Is welding cable the best choice (looks like large strand copper from the pics)? Should I spend the money and get audio/power cable (looks like finer strand copper)? The welding cable seems to be much cheaper.

JL ws-6

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I used 0 ga. welding cable, and it's worked out pretty good so far. I did add an extra layer of heat shrink to it (alot I know, but I did it to be safe) because I thought the insulation cut off a little too easy.

Other then that, it's been working out fine. I ran a 0 ga wire from the ground to a stud we welded to the rollcage plate, that seems to have been enough to get a good solid ground. Then 0 ga to the push/pull switch, then 0 ga up to the firewall, ran a bulkhead connector thru the firewall, then 0 ga up to where the old battery was and tied all the factory wires together there.

I will be rewiring the car when it's apart, engine bay wiring will definitely all be going inside, as the car will have the nessassary stuff wired only.

Fireball

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I got this tool for criming on large connectors that uses a hammer if you need it...

JL ws-6

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I had to crimp mine with a tool that pretty much looks like a bolt cutter. I got lucky and someone I knew had one. If I had to do it again, I'd probably use a vise, then just solder them with an 80 watt iron.

sweetbmxrider

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the hammer crimper has worked very well for me several times. i found with the vise crushing the entire connector, it didn't hold as well. if you used something inbetween the vise and connector to make a small concentrated crimp point, it would probably work well too.

getusum

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Gewt it from Burkhart.....he sells the wire kit....nice stuff

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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The finer strand and coarse carry the same amount of current. Don't waste your money unless you are trying to bend it into a tight radius or it will need to flex a lot (eng grd).

76LS1BIRD

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I dont crimp the end ,but solder them with a sm. torch. I have done 3 cars with 2ga. and that as worked well. Got wire from NAPA. I also make this bat. block for the front to tie cables togather. Dale Its also good to add a 200A fuse
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...use-block.html

Sideways240sx

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depending on the connectors you use the best way to do it would be with some sort of hi press, ie gator's, and get a couple crimps. This is how we do crimps for transformers if we are terminating, or extending wires.

Im an electrician, and used to be pretty big into car stereo. I really believe Stinger makes some of the best automotive wire. I use it on just about everything. You dont really need it, but it usually looks a little better, and stinger has a full line of terminals/distrobution acc so you can do a nice install.

More then strands when it comes to wire the Resistance is what is important. The higher the resistance in the wire the less voltage you will get. I could get into formulas, but you are going a short didstance, and running a wire that is overkill for its application. Some people will run a 2 gauge, so i would suggest getting what ever looks the best and fits the budget.

Chris

Ps if you want to look at stinger prices, i can pm you a link to a store, that is under msrp, and reputable. But they are a nonsponer. pm me if you want it.

built408

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Ran 2 gauge from the battery in the rear, up to the starter. Had a hard time starting the car when it was hot. Switched to the 0 gauge welding wire, and now it starts normal. I wouldn't do any less then the 0 gauge stuff.

SScam68

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I used welding cable.

BIG_T

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i used 0 and 2 gauge wire from oreilys and it works fine for me

JL ws-6

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2 ga from the alt back to the battery should be enough I'd think.

From the batt up front, 0 ga is a must.

Phil99vette

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Welding supply store not sure where your located but B & R welder in Waldorf will ship and are cheap.

InsaneAuto86

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Thanks guys! I got the 2ga copper from summit but still need the 0 ga. I got ripped on ebay. Purchased 25' audio wire which said copper in the add but ended up being a silver color wire, which I think is the copper clad aluminum wire junk...