Where to get wire?
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Where to get wire? where do you guys get all of your wire for your DYI installs?
I'm looking to get a spool or two of some wire
MSC?
Should I get a few different gauges? or is one typical gauge good enough for everything?
I'm looking to get a spool or two of some wire
MSC?
Should I get a few different gauges? or is one typical gauge good enough for everything?
I looked at autozone and they only have 14g in red/white/black in 100ft spools for like 12.99 a roll. I was hoping to find some blue and green as well in 100ft roll. They had blue and green in 20ft rolls only. 
Same at Advance Auto only a little more money.
Autozone did have other gauges as well, I was just looking for 14ga for my rewiring that I will be doing on the nitrous kit
Same at Advance Auto only a little more money.Autozone did have other gauges as well, I was just looking for 14ga for my rewiring that I will be doing on the nitrous kit
Go to an electrical supply store. You could probably get 500' for $13 and a sheet load of colors. 
I bought all mine at the autoparts store, but I just used red and black. I usually use 14 and 16 gauge on most stuff. 14 for higher amperage stuff. I've got 10 and 12 for my fuel pumps though.
I bought all mine at the autoparts store, but I just used red and black. I usually use 14 and 16 gauge on most stuff. 14 for higher amperage stuff. I've got 10 and 12 for my fuel pumps though.
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Go to an electrical supply store. You could probably get 500' for $13 and a sheet load of colors.
I bought all mine at the autoparts store, but I just used red and black. I usually use 14 and 16 gauge on most stuff. 14 for higher amperage stuff. I've got 10 and 12 for my fuel pumps though.
I bought all mine at the autoparts store, but I just used red and black. I usually use 14 and 16 gauge on most stuff. 14 for higher amperage stuff. I've got 10 and 12 for my fuel pumps though.
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Here's what McMaster-Carr had, what do you think?
Electrical Wire, Cable, and Cord
6 products match your selections
Type Multiconductor Cable and Cord
Multiconductor Cable and Cord Type Easy-ID Low-Voltage Cable
Volts 12 VDC
Number of Conductors 2
Conductor Type Stranded
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Insulation Material PVC
Jacket Color Red and Black
Lowest Temperature Range -49° to -25° F (-45° to -31.6° C)
Highest Temperature Range +176° to +200° F (+80° to +93.3° C)
Temperature Range -40° to +176° F (-40° to +80° C)
Length Cut-to-length (per foot)
Maximum Continuous Length 250'
Specifications Met Society of Automotive Engineers Specification (SAE)
SAE Specification J1128
Conductor Gauge and Number of Conductors — About American Wire Gauge (AWG)
AWG designates the diameter of the electrical conductor.
Select Gauge (AWG): 24 18 14 12 10 8
Cable, Wire, or Cord Size
Width x Thickness (Flat)
.11" x .06"
.21" x .1"
.29" x .15"
.33" x .16"
.4" x .2"
.49" x .25"
These 6 products match your selections
Gauge (AWG) Width x Thickness (Flat) Per Foot
24 .11" x .06" 9697T1 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
$0.15
$0.11
18 .21" x .1" 9697T2 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
0.25
0.21
14 .29" x .15" 9697T3 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
0.57
0.48
12 .33" x .16" 9697T4 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
0.75
0.65
10 .4" x .2" 9697T5 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
1.20
1.05
8 .49" x .25" 9697T6 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
1.79
1.56
Electrical Wire, Cable, and Cord
6 products match your selections
Type Multiconductor Cable and Cord
Multiconductor Cable and Cord Type Easy-ID Low-Voltage Cable
Volts 12 VDC
Number of Conductors 2
Conductor Type Stranded
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Insulation Material PVC
Jacket Color Red and Black
Lowest Temperature Range -49° to -25° F (-45° to -31.6° C)
Highest Temperature Range +176° to +200° F (+80° to +93.3° C)
Temperature Range -40° to +176° F (-40° to +80° C)
Length Cut-to-length (per foot)
Maximum Continuous Length 250'
Specifications Met Society of Automotive Engineers Specification (SAE)
SAE Specification J1128
Conductor Gauge and Number of Conductors — About American Wire Gauge (AWG)
AWG designates the diameter of the electrical conductor.
Select Gauge (AWG): 24 18 14 12 10 8
Cable, Wire, or Cord Size
Width x Thickness (Flat)
.11" x .06"
.21" x .1"
.29" x .15"
.33" x .16"
.4" x .2"
.49" x .25"
These 6 products match your selections
Gauge (AWG) Width x Thickness (Flat) Per Foot
24 .11" x .06" 9697T1 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
$0.15
$0.11
18 .21" x .1" 9697T2 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
0.25
0.21
14 .29" x .15" 9697T3 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
0.57
0.48
12 .33" x .16" 9697T4 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
0.75
0.65
10 .4" x .2" 9697T5 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
1.20
1.05
8 .49" x .25" 9697T6 1-249 Ft.
250 or more
1.79
1.56
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Brett Foote It's actually cheaper than what you have quoted above! I paid $5.99 for a 25 ft package of 14ga. According to your post you would be paying $14.25 for 25ft. They charge the same price for each gauge but just vary the length. You asked for suggestions and I just gave you mine. Just don't be a dumb *** and use only two colors of wire for the entire install. Use a different color for each component and make yourself a basic diagram so if you ever have any issues don't the road you won't be chasing you tail.
