Looking for some recommendations on battery cables. What you guys like?

I got mine from Amazon, full copper conductor, not plated. I have both 4ga and 1ga. I prefer the 1ga. Also got 6ga for other stuff. Big thing is not to get actual battery cable but get welding cable. Much finer stranding, can carry a bit more current for a given size than regular cable, and WAY more flexible.

I have sbc and use 2 gauge (welding) for both the starter and alternator sharing the starter feed back to the battery. Consider purchasing a small hydraulic crimper for the one hole lugs.

I see some welding cable on McMaster car, but they different classes of cable . What class of cables?

Depends on the length.

Ok. What class welding cable to wire starter from battery to starter on a 247 wb dragster?

Finer wire "M" Class, 34 AWG

Bob

length and amperage will dictate your minimum size. plenty of guides/charts online that will give you that info.

You can usually get away with just throwing 0g or 1g wire at it(welding cable OR automotive).

Welding cable is generally a higher strand count and thinner insulation which is more flexible for getting around tight corners and not degrading over time from bending a bunch. Down side is the insulation isn't necessarily rated for environment we put it in.

Automotive cable will have less strands and usually a thicker insulation that is more resistant to heat, and harsh chemicals like fuel, but this means the cable will be harder to get through tight bends.

If it was my car and I wasn't going to do the math for the min size. I would put automotive grade 0g wire in, CRIMP your cable ends on, do not solder them, the solder will break down overtime with vibration, then heat shrink with a shrink that has hot glue inside it.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RPROGAS:
Finer wire "M" Class, 34 AWG

Bob[/QUOTe

What supplier?

I used this on my S10. It is fine stranded and very soft/flexible.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M...d_asin_title_17&th=1

Clark

We have some pretty good 1/0 cable. Fine strand like welding cable.

https://meziere.com/products/pw0a0r

Email me a jerryd@meziere.com, if interrested.

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Originally posted by CAD:
I used this on my S10. It is fine stranded and very soft/flexible.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M...d_asin_title_17&th=1

Clark

Thats what I use except in 1/0 cable.

I have been using:

https://www.batterycablesusa.com/

They have welding cable by the foot and will also make your cables to your specifications.

They have really quick turnaround times and great customer service.

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Originally posted by Rodney Pryor:
I have been using:

https://www.batterycablesusa.com/

They have welding cable by the foot and will also make your cables to your specifications.

They have really quick turnaround times and great customer service.

This is where I got mine. I used 1/0 welding cable because my run was 16 feet from battery to starter. I put my own ends on it, they were cast fittings with threaded collars on them that tighten and wedge the conductors and grip them tightly, no crimping or soldering required. 9 years, no issues.

Copper prices are insane right now, I haven't priced welding cable, but a 100 foot extension cord is pushing $100, and almost $80 for a 50 footer.

When I rebuilt my dragster I bought 99% of y electrical supplies from this place.
https://www.facebook.com/CEAutoElectricSupply

This is what I use in 1awg and 4awg
https://acdcwire.com/products/...riant=41234806800474