T-Brell
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Post by T-Brell on Jan 21, 2016 18:54:27 GMT -5
What's the normal size battery cables guys are running? Looking for answers from fullsize guys that build to win and spend $$. Don't be a dipsh!t and say "semi battery cables" give me a gauge size so I can get a rough estimate on prices.
Looking to possibly get into making and selling top of the line battery cables, if there's an interest.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Jan 21, 2016 19:46:54 GMT -5
I get mine from a semi shop. LOL
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Post by T-Brell on Jan 21, 2016 20:14:44 GMT -5
Damn it...
What's the price ya normally pay? I'm gonna add a few touches that you won't get from a semi shop.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Jan 21, 2016 20:17:16 GMT -5
I really don't remember, they weren't cheap.
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Post by klicky96 on Jan 21, 2016 20:27:29 GMT -5
2/0 gauge cable.
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Post by klicky96 on Jan 21, 2016 20:31:47 GMT -5
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Post by wreckage on Jan 21, 2016 21:27:35 GMT -5
I buy rolls of amp power cable that you would use for your stereo amp. It's 4 gauge. I crimp and solder the ends. I've never had a problem. And that's with using two 1000 cca semi batteries.
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Post by T-Brell on Jan 21, 2016 22:09:45 GMT -5
I thought 2/0 is what I heard. Crimp AND solder? If properly crimped (not a vise or hammer) isn't soldering redundant?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2016 22:36:45 GMT -5
I thought 2/0 is what I heard. Crimp AND solder? If properly crimped (not a vise or hammer) isn't soldering redundant? Crimp and solder is like a belt and suspenders, if one fails you always have a back up. |
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Post by 383 Sonoma on Jan 22, 2016 15:05:53 GMT -5
I buy 2/0 from Oreilly and put the nickel ends on them. I run a side post battery from Oreilly.... Think it's like 550cca..... But in 6 runs this year my engine only died twice.... 2 wins.... A 3rd.... And in the feature the other 3 times.... A good carb and a Wilson alternator goes a long way fellers
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Post by derbyman103 on Jan 23, 2016 13:58:53 GMT -5
0 gauge amp wire. Not the cheap walmart crap ether. I even used it in my daily driver when I relocated the battery. Ive never had a problem.
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Post by n8 on Jan 23, 2016 16:56:38 GMT -5
I use 2/0 and occasionally 4/0 with crimp on ends.
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Post by T-Brell on Jan 23, 2016 20:32:54 GMT -5
Sounds like 2/0 is the size everyone is using. Thanks guys. Now, to just find the guys willing to pay hundreds of dollars for the most bad as battery cables...
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Post by STROMI 121 on Jan 23, 2016 21:11:32 GMT -5
OK, I will take the bait. What is so special/different/badass about yours?
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Post by smashbob12 on Jan 26, 2016 21:36:09 GMT -5
2/0 gauge,i'd used it in fullsize and now use it in my W-'s. Also heavy welding ground cable can be used.
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