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Jul 18, 2013 | 07:04 PM

#11

richphotos

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From: Minneapolis, MN

I used CCA when I did mine, what you linked will work perfect, I have that same wire ran for my amp. love the stuff. and that is what I have is gold plated terminals.

Jul 18, 2013 | 07:47 PM

#12

skotti

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From: altoona,pa

Just note, it is common practice for CCA wire, to go one gauge larger. Keep a close eye on it, it will oxidize quicker!

The wire the OP listed is the good stuff though, not Knu's cca wire.

Jul 18, 2013 | 07:52 PM

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richphotos

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From: Minneapolis, MN

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Originally Posted by skotti

Just note, it is common practice for CCA wire, to go one gauge larger. Keep a close eye on it, it will oxidize quicker!

The wire the OP listed is the good stuff though, not Knu's cca wire.

Yeah, I am thinking about using pure copper for the big 3 at some point, but what I have is holding up well. Everything is heatshrinked real well.
I want to upgrade my alt anyways.

Jul 18, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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chris015

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bear159

Since you guys are talking about this I'm just wondering how much more wire would it take if your alternator is on the drivers side?

10ft to be safe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horton

Other little things, looks like I will be putting in the purchase tomorrow. Couple other little things....

Copper vs Silver ? Saw a clearance on the silver, curious to the benefits over Copper.

and gold plated terminal heads should be fine right?

go copper,better everything