length of the "big 3" ground wire upgrade - SRT Forums

SRTpusher · 06-05-2008, 07:46 PM

what are the lengths of each of the big 3? i ordered 15 ft of wire - now i just need to cut it.

any help would be appreciated.

**stage3matt** · 06-05-2008, 08:02 PM

it all depends on your routing, there really isn't a set length for them. Route them well and keep them as short as you can, 15ft should be plenty for you though.

CrEaTrE · 06-05-2008, 09:11 PM

Agreed. 15feet should be plenty.

SRTpusher · 06-05-2008, 10:46 PM

i meant did anyone have a "cut list" of each wire's length.

i can figure them out, i just wanted to know if someone has written down how long each cable was.

beyondspexj · 06-06-2008, 08:57 AM

nah, like it was stated above, its all in how you route the wires. everyone might be a little different depending on how picky you are.

nineball · 06-07-2008, 10:50 PM

30" Neg Batt - Block
15" Rear Block - Frame
7" Frame - Motor Mount
18" Neg Batt - Frame
10" Block - Batt Tray
(roughly) 4' Pos Batt - Alt

15' will be more than you need. you can do it all with around 11', 12' to be safe. good wire is expensive, save what you can.

SRTpusher · 06-10-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nineball

30" Neg Batt - Block
15" Rear Block - Frame
7" Frame - Motor Mount
18" Neg Batt - Frame
10" Block - Batt Tray
(roughly) 4' Pos Batt - Alt

15' will be more than you need. you can do it all with around 11', 12' to be safe. good wire is expensive, save what you can.

i bought 0 gauge wire

**stage3matt** · 06-10-2008, 10:58 PM

are you powering a nuclear reactor in your trunk or something? 4AWG wire is good for an additional 120amps of current and if you need more than that for your big 3 I am truly interested in what sort of SPL vehicle you're building there...

CrEaTrE · 06-11-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stage3matt

are you powering a nuclear reactor in your trunk or something? 4AWG wire is good for an additional 120amps of current and if you need more than that for your big 3 I am truly interested in what sort of SPL vehicle you're building there...

I see no reason not to go to 0awg. Going bigger doesn't hurt anything, and it will be very efficient. Also allows lots of room for upgrades.

SRTpusher · 06-11-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stage3matt

are you powering a nuclear reactor in your trunk or something? 4AWG wire is good for an additional 120amps of current and if you need more than that for your big 3 I am truly interested in what sort of SPL vehicle you're building there...

i got a really good price on a 0 gauge kit.

**stage3matt** · 06-12-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CrEaTrE

I see no reason not to go to 0awg. Going bigger doesn't hurt anything, and it will be very efficient. Also allows lots of room for upgrades.

i agree with you that it really couldn't hurt to go with 0awg, just unnecessary for most big 3 applications. Mine's done with 4awg and I feel that it's more than enough for what I need.

nineball · 06-12-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stage3matt

i agree with you that it really couldn't hurt to go with 0awg, just unnecessary for most big 3 applications. Mine's done with 4awg and I feel that it's more than enough for what I need.

there is the difference... that is what you feel you need and he may feel he needs more. i too used 4g wire, but mostly because my amps (per manufac.) only require 8g wire for power and ground. while bigger will not always achieve a better result in this situation it can't hurt.

SRTpusher · 06-14-2008, 01:38 PM

i like the OMG what is that? when people see under my hood