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Feb 23, 2009 | 02:23 PM

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Battery cable?

I am relocating my battery to the trunk. What size should be my minimum size? I was thinkin 4 gauge would probably work, but I was thinkin 2 gauge should be what I go with.

Feb 23, 2009 | 02:27 PM

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Definitely go with at least 2-gauge cable. Make sure you grommet every hole the wire passes through.

Feb 23, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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And thanks again.

Feb 23, 2009 | 02:42 PM

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Should I run the positive cable interior along the passenger side and under the door seal then down to the starter? And should I go from the starter to the distribution block that is on the fender? Can I go with 4 gauge there?

Feb 23, 2009 | 02:44 PM

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IMO, I'd pass the wire through the firewall. If you can, go with 2-gauge all around.

Feb 23, 2009 | 02:51 PM

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Yeah that is what I ment was through interior tothe firewal and through to the starter.

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Feb 23, 2009 | 03:58 PM

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On the b-body the stock wires are 4 gauge and 3 feet long, if making them that much longer I would be looking at larger than 2 gauge, hell the new starter wire I just made to clear different headers was 2 gauge and under 4 feet long and I could tell a difference in cranking.

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Feb 23, 2009 | 05:29 PM

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So like maybe a 1/0?

Feb 23, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by multmigs

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Looks like summit's kit uses 1 gauge, I'd use that if you can....

same kit i used, no starting issues at all.

Feb 24, 2009 | 07:28 AM

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I used that same kit from summit and it works fine. I did have to get a bigger battery though. My 750 amp battery couldn't cut it so I put in a 1000 amp Optimum (red) and it works just fine. I know a few guys who have used 0 gauge welder cable but I don't think that's necessary with our small blocks.

Mar 1, 2009 | 11:30 PM

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Whats the nhra legal way to do it in the 4th gens? Are you guys putting it in the spare tire well or? Anyone have pictures of there setup?

Mar 2, 2009 | 01:17 AM

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^ i thought you had to have an external cut off switch to relocate the battery to the back?

Mar 2, 2009 | 06:09 AM

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Well i got the switch. I got the cable I got the battery. I think it needs to be seperated via a metal bulkhead. which I can make as well. and I also kinda remember something about using 3/8 bolts as hold downs. But the rest is a mystery