Topic: Alternator cable and Battery cables, anyone upgrade them?

[Fowlhunter]

I spoke with OBB about this (alternator cable) but haven't done much research.  I was thinking about upgrading (larger gauge) the alternator cable when I install my efans.  Has anyone changed/upgraded their alternator cable, if so what did you go with and where did you purchase it, maybe you even purchased the parts and made your own???

Thanks, FH

[oHIobellboy]

I went the overkill route and had the local stereo shop make me one out of four ga. Cost me $5. If you think about it like I did after the fact, most of the factory 145 amp alt's come with the size wire as what you have now. If you want to upgrade, I think 8 or 6 ga would be fine.

[Fowlhunter]

I went the overkill route and had the local stereo shop make me one out of four ga. Cost me $5. If you think about it like I did after the fact, most of the factory 145 amp alt's come with the size wire as what you have now. If you want to upgrade, I think 8 or 6 ga would be fine.

It may be overkill but didn't you tell me the cable was red?  Dang, it was only $5 bucks though!!!  I know but I would like to go a little bigger gauge and maybe a different color?

[Fowlhunter]

I found a mod on CAFCNA called "Big 3". I haven't done much research but I think this mod is upgrading (heavier gauge) the + & - battery cables and the cable from the red box to the alternator hence the name "Big 3"?????????  I'll have to do a little more research.

[oHIobellboy]

actually the one I have is clear casing on the wire. I'll try to get a pix tonight.

[Alaska_AV]

I made my own. From parts at work. I think I did it on the clock, so I made $$$$ doing this mod 

[Fowlhunter]

OK, here's the big question, is this cable (from the red splice box to the alternator) a fusible link???  The original one?

[oHIobellboy]

I don't believe it is.

[Fowlhunter]

OK, here's the big question, is this cable (from the red splice box to the alternator) a fusible link???  The original one?

OK, just wanted to clarify, the cable from the red box to the alternator (at least on the 02's) is a fusible link.  I was tinkering around under the hood today and thought I would see if there was anything on the cable. 

In white lettering it reads, 8MM SO fusible link.

[oHIobellboy]

OK, just wanted to clarify, the cable from the red box to the alternator (at least on the 02's) is a fusible link.  I was tinkering around under the hood today and thought I would see if there was anything on the cable. 

In white lettering it reads, 8MM SO fusible link.

I was going to update this also. I noticed that on Didit's wire last night as well.