Battery Cables

[MikenKym]

Ive got a '67 Coronet that I am going to be relocating the battery to the trunk area. Has anyone ever used single 0 welding leads for their cable? The guy at Napa says you can do it, but I wasnt sure so I am just curious if anyone on here has used this and if you had any issues or problems? Thanks, Mike

 

[Shorthorse]

Welding cable works great. It's generally more flexible and has more and finer strands which has less resistance and can carry more current.

 

[mmissile]

^^^^^What he said.

 

[moparsteve636]

X 2

 

[bigmanjbmopar]

Before you do that, check out electrical cable, you can buy by the foot. I would recommend the 2 gauge THHN stranded.


https://www.platt.com/CutSheets/Multiple/THHN-Solid-Stranded-8-750.pdf


$1.20 a foot

http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/thhnbuildingwire2awg.aspx


Welding lead red 2 awg $1.51 a foot

http://www.wireandcabletogo.com/2-AWG-Welding-Cable-Class-K.html

 

[pentahead]

Wire it up!...don't forget your grounds though....d/c is a two way street.

 

[pentahead]

I mean 2 one way streets...opss

 

[Homstead]

I used single 0 welding cable on my race car years ago. Its pretty heavy stuff and I'm sure there`s more modern, light weight options today. Welding cable will work though!