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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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July 09, 2009, 08:21:51 AM »
I think 0 gauge might be overkill. Considering it's only a few feet for the run from your alternator to your battery, and I believe the peak output of the i4 alternator is 100 amps, I would use 4 gauge wire. But, what do I know?
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But, what do I know?
Nada, zip, zilch, zero, nothing.
Just kidding Tim. The man does know his shit. I'd listen to what he says.
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Tim does know his shit but overkill in this situation isn't gonna do harm, not financially either because I got the wire for free
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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You can do what you want, but I wouldn't go with anything bigger than 2 gauge. 1/0 is just going to be difficult to work with. That's why I recommended using 4 gauge. It's going to be easier to work with, capable of handling the current from your alternator, and less expensive to fuse. Yes, I did recommend fusing the alternator wire in the Big 3 upgrade. I wouldn't add the wire without fusing it if you don't want to flambé your engine compartment.
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July 10, 2009, 11:36:50 AM »
Lol, flambe. My friend gave me 0 gauge wire from an amp that was already fused. I know it's a pain in the ass to work with but I got it for free so I'll live
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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July 10, 2009, 12:55:02 PM »
I'll be using 4 gauge for mine. I just need an in line fuse holder with a 100 amp fuse.
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July 11, 2009, 12:05:24 AM »
I seen amp wire kits that come with inline fuses will that work ? also about how many feet of wire would be needed ?
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Probably no more than 4 or 5 feet. I just need a fuse holder since I already have 4 gauge cable and plenty of ring terminals.
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July 11, 2009, 12:51:07 AM »
Could this potentially solve the headlights dimming between the A/C cycles?
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July 11, 2009, 01:28:49 AM »
I'm not really sure, but my guess is no.
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I'm not really sure, but my guess is no.
What would? :cry:
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July 11, 2009, 05:32:48 AM »
Here
got my self that and will upgrade the fuse to 100 amp
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I'm not really sure, but my guess is no.
What would? :cry:
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Could this potentially solve the headlights dimming between the A/C cycles?
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got my self that and will upgrade the fuse to 100 amp
For doing the Big 3 upgrades, you're paying for a bunch of stuff you're not going to use.
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July 11, 2009, 09:35:41 PM »
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I'm not really sure, but my guess is no.
What would? :cry:
It was a response to this.
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Could this potentially solve the headlights dimming between the A/C cycles?
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got my self that and will upgrade the fuse to 100 amp
For doing the Big 3 upgrades, you're paying for a bunch of stuff you're not going to use.
i know but i will be needing the wiring when i add a sub to my system
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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I'm not really sure, but my guess is no.
What would? :cry:
It was a response to this.
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Could this potentially solve the headlights dimming between the A/C cycles?
I know, I am asking what would solve the headlights dimming b/w the A/C cycles?
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