Hey all, I did a search but couldn't find an exact answer.
What amperage rating main battery cable should I use?
I bought this from Jaycar thinking about the load of my electrics and alternator but I must have been out of it, I didn't take into consideration the starter motor requirements.
See specs below
from Jaycar website (clicky), rated 160A continuous, this should be right for higher spikes of my (high torque) starter motor don't you think? Or not?
Quote:
Red 2G Car Power Cable
Available in Red and Black. Run this from your car battery to distribution boxes and then 8GA or 4GA to amps, etc.
* Conductor Material:OFC
* Insulation Material: PVC
* Stranding: 145 x 19 / 0.12mm
* Wire Diameter: 35.16mm2
* Total Diameter: 12.0mm
* Current Capacity: 160A
* Resistance @ 20oC: 0.0007ohm/mt
Red Cat. WH3070
Black Cat WH3072
and below
Quote:
...This starter is designed for demanding race application and especially high compression motors where more cranking power can be achieved using much less of the battery power, we use these on all Minisport built race cars. Also highly advised to be used on any car running a webber....
