Battery Relocation Wire Length

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Apr 26, 2004 | 07:08 PM

bomax

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Battery Relocation Wire Length

Anyone know how much wire it takes to go from passenger side strut tower to spare tire/jack area in rear of vehicle, either inside or outside?

Apr 26, 2004 | 07:42 PM

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Anyone know how much wire it takes to go from passenger side strut tower to spare tire/jack area in rear of vehicle, either inside or outside?

I would say get 20 feet to 25 feet. I always like having extra wire so you dont have to run it twice. DO NOT RUN IT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE that is very dangerous and just plan stupid. Also I would recommend adding a inline fuse next to the battery in back incase of a accident it will kill power to the electrical system. Make sure you get a battery box that is NHRA approved and a kill switch, no need to get bounched off the track for silly stuff.

Apr 26, 2004 | 08:07 PM

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I just did an amp hookup with 18' from Battery to behind the spare tire. Go with 20' to be safe.

Apr 26, 2004 | 08:29 PM

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Thanks fellas

Apr 26, 2004 | 09:21 PM

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I got 20 ft and that was enought to run it from the jack area inside the car to the drivers strut tower bar. Damn 1/0 guage gets expensive at this length.

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