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2011/08/11 18:21:30 (permalink)
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battery cable????

Im going to be moving my battery into my boot and i want to know what size (amp) Should i use???
 
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    Matt75
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    Re:battery cable???? 2011/08/11 21:43:35 (permalink)
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    I use 200amp cable.
     
    Just make sure that you get a really good earth from the battery to the body as a common starting issue after doing this conversion is a poor connection.
     
    I  have even earthed the block in 2 places as well.
     
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    Re:battery cable???? 2011/08/11 22:52:04 (permalink)
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    Get welding cable, 25mm minimum.
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    Re:battery cable???? 2011/08/11 23:15:18 (permalink)
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    i used arc welder earth wire.
    its about a 10mm inner core dia, half inch outer.
    also have multiple earths on engine, and a  670cca battery.

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    Re:battery cable???? 2011/08/12 11:44:05 (permalink)
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    25mm^2  cables are generally rated in cross section not diameter.  The seppos like to use gauge which is diameter based I believe.
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