Addicted To Boost Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I just bought a new alternator that will be approximately 180-200 Amps. Will I need to upgrade my alt cable with the new higher amp alt? If so, how much bigger should I go? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I just bought a new alternator that will be approximately 180-200 Amps. Will I need to upgrade my alt cable with the new higher amp alt? If so, how much bigger should I go? Thanks 1/0 would be ideal for 200amp and higher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok, if it is a 180 amp, what should I run then? Sorry I don't know the exact amperage of it yet, I will be getting it tomorrow. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok, if it is a 180 amp, what should I run then? Sorry I don't know the exact amperage of it yet, I will be getting it tomorrow. Thanks 1/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I was running 4g with my 180amp and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great, so should I run it from the alt to the remote terminal? Someone on TGPforums recommended doing that to supplement the factory wire (so I will have both cables connected). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 It wouldn't hurt. Although 1 guage wire is plenty to do it on it's own IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great, so should I run it from the alt to the remote terminal? Someone on TGPforums recommended doing that to supplement the factory wire (so I will have both cables connected). from the alt to the battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.