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I was wondering if 4 guage car audio wire was sufficient for battery cables. (Not for the TT BTW)

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Default I was wondering if 4 guage car audio wire was sufficient for battery cables. (Not for the TT BTW)

I'm just curious. I'm doing a custom restoration on a 65 mustang fastback, and I trust you guys more than anyone. I just want my power wires from the battery to the starter and the chassis ground to match my power wires to my amplifiers. (I have no battery cables yet, so it's not like i'm going to be switching them, it just depends on which I buy.) Thanks guys.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Default Probably, but "0" would be better. Normal operation, no problem. Starting a cold motor, you

need all the capacity you can stand. Whatever you use should be rated at 600VA (12 volts@50 amps).

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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the original battery cables are 4 guage, they just have a different insulation.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Default But are you relocating it any? 0 guage is used for battery relos cos of the longer run.

The different insulation is due to harsher conditions in the engincompartment vs your doors or whereever speakers end up.
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I'm not relocating it any. Just want a more custom look.
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