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Old 11-09-2018, 06:58 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
Question about wiring: I have 2 gauge copper running from battery to fuse box and starter. From the pictures of these caps, I can’t imagine being able to connect a wire that large to them, one that can handle a brief 2-300 amps. How does that work?
Short run of 10 gauge should be fine, especially for brief bursts. I'd just use as large a gauge as fits in the connector you choose for the caps. I start my motorcycle off 10 gauge, and have started my Acura on 10 gauge with no problems.
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