battery relocation, type of battery cable.........???

im debating on relocating the battery under the bed on my build and wondered if 4 guage wire for stereos would be enough. i know the stock 4 guage wire is more stiff or "structured" (you guys know what i mean) and the stereo is really bendable, would it hold up on a relocation or should i make a 15' stock wired extension? i will not be running a huge stereo system, nor the a/c-heat, in fact this will be a "base" electrical install.................

Edited: 5/28/2009 1:55:39 PM by h2o melon

4 gauge should be fine for your application.If you had a large stereo or heat and a/c I would go larger. I used 0 gauge on my Mustang but I was running a large electric fan,a/c,and a large stereo. I used 4 gauge on my 92 mazda with no issues. Just make sure it is a good quality wire because most of the cheaper amp wiring kits are not actually 4 gauge wire more like 8 gauge with a thick shield.

Hey Slappy! Long time no see, brother. Just my personal opinion, but for the sheer length of your beast, I would run 0/1 Gauge.  Stereo stuff is fine. I'm running streetwires 1/0 gauge on mine from the back of the bed, up to the front, and have no power loss issues. You might be able to get away with the 4 gauge, but if I know you, the stereo install, and other options will come soon... haha, so you might as well run it bigger now and save time down the road...

I used the 0/2 gauge kit for my truck it worked great for me. This kit had very nice wires and connectors with it check it out. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=TAY-48000&N=700+4294912629+4294891681+4294896473+4294759330+115&autoview=sku the 0/1 kit http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=TAY-48010&N=700+4294912629+4294891681+4294896473+4294759330+115&autoview=sku

welding lead cable is much cheaper than stero wire and has a higher voltage and amprage rating...you can get it at any welding shop and any size that would would need....hot roders have been using this stuff for years!

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by 3yrididitwelding lead cable is much cheaper than stero wire and has a higher voltage and amprage rating...you can get it at any welding shop and any size that would would need....hot roders have been using this stuff for years!--------------------------------------------- yep, works great. It never hurts to run bigger wire if you aren't finished with your upgrades yet.

A HELL OF ALOT OF KILLER INFO, THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!! off to the welding shop