Where to buy 4 ga. Alternator wire....20 ft?

[FRANCISCO308]

I have not seen it "super cheap" anywhere........especially what you would consider super cheap

If I'm not mistaken it is over $5/ft

edit: that was for the 0 gauge

Thats race car shit!

[dville_gt]

I have not seen it "super cheap" anywhere........especially what you would consider super cheap

If I'm not mistaken it is over $5/ft

edit: that was for the 0 gauge

This guy, jumping on the "insult the flying jew" train!

Ya, I did my main cable in 00 cable and it was a little pricey, but the 4 gauge stuff was really cheap.

[kidcapri]

The 0 gauge is heavy but its just piece of mind knowing that it will never be an issue. Mine has a 0 gauge wire from the battery to the front of the car, positive and negative.

[EW]

99% chance that walmart wire is aluminum which means less current than copper.
If the wire you run gets worn through, you did not loom it and ran it carelessly.

[svauto-erotic855]

Don't use welding cable in automotive applications; the insulation is not resistant to oil or fuel.

I have a few spools of wire that is suitable for what you are doing but all of it is black. West Marine also carries top quality marine wire but the insulation is not the cross linked stuff.

This seller on Ebay also has ok prices and fast shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/gregsmarine/m.html?item=290777282345&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43b3ad3729&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Mach1]

The 0 gauge is heavy but its just piece of mind knowing that it will never be an issue. Mine has a 0 gauge wire from the battery to the front of the car, positive and negative.

you ran the neg all the way to the front of the car?

[jason07]

Thanks for all the help guys!

I think Baron has got me fixed up.

[turbostang]

Don't use welding cable in automotive applications; the insulation is not resistant to oil or fuel.

I have a few spools of wire that is suitable for what you are doing but all of it is black. West Marine also carries top quality marine wire but the insulation is not the cross linked stuff.

This seller on Ebay also has ok prices and fast shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/gregsmarine/...p2047675.l2562

If you're getting enough gas/oil on an alternator charge cable to degrade the integrity of the covering - you have a lot worse problems.

you ran the neg all the way to the front of the car?

I'm pretty sure he did, but if you've seen the problems we've had with his car - you'd know why it's like that. lol.

[kidcapri]

you ran the neg all the way to the front of the car?

Yes, every single electronic device in the car is grounded to the battery. This way there is a direct path to ground for all electronics. NO chassis grounds.

[95DRGT]

Anixter

[Mach1]

Don't use welding cable in automotive applications; the insulation is not resistant to oil or fuel.

Damnit, I run my batt wire through my oil pan AND my fuel tank, guess I need to spring for the right stuff

[BERNIE MOSFET]

Yes, every single electronic device in the car is grounded to the battery. This way there is a direct path to ground for all electronics. NO chassis grounds.

This is good practice.

[kidcapri]

This is good practice.

Thank you...... someone to confirm that I am not CRAZY for doing this.

[kidcapri]

I am pretty sure that it is referred to as a "Floating Ground SYstem"

[Mach1]

Thank you...... someone to confirm that I am not CRAZY for doing this.

sounds crazy to me