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Battery Cable Size 10 years, 7 months ago #16533

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I know the factory battery cable is about 4 gauge, but I'd like to run a 6 gauge cable from the kill switch to the starter (about 3 - 4 feet). Is anyone running a 6 gauge cable? In theory it should be enough assuming the starter is limited to about 150 - 175 amps continous and only surges to 200 amps
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Re: Battery Cable Size 10 years, 7 months ago #16566

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That should not be a problem as long as you use quality wire. Electron flow on the outside of each strand of wire in the bundle so a higher strand count will carry more current. Welding cable is the best quality but pricey. The cheap cable you can buy at Kragen is the worst choice.
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Re: Battery Cable Size 10 years, 7 months ago #16567

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That's for the technical insight. I do have welding cable. I never use GP wire in my auto wiring. Usually TXL or GXL depending on the location. I thought 6 gauge would work. The spec calls for 16mm which is a little smaller than 4 g.
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