Battery Cables

[TouchStone]

I want to make longer battery cables. What is the wire gauge of the long red battery cable that comes with the 818 kit?

[Frank818]

Should be 4AWG. You don't want smaller for that cable and the battery ground.

[freds]

Welding cable from a welding equipment store is great as it is super flexible and tough.

[TouchStone]

I just have never worked with such a large wire so I really had no concept of what I needed. I'm going to get 2AWG from delcity: http://www.delcity.net/store/search/p_804953.h_804960.t_1.n_y.jsp?search=5212201+++&x=0&y=0

[DMC7492]

Delcity is great to work with for all automotive wiring and very quick shipping !!!!

[edwardb]

Delcity also has a great supply of battery cable clamps, solder slugs, sleeving, etc. Pretty unique stuff you won't find just anywhere, and makes a great custom battery cable. I used these to make up the main power cables for my Roadster build. Worked great. http://www.delcity.net/store/Fusion-Battery-Terminals/p_804068

[TouchStone]

That what I got! I'll be making the cables myself since it looks very easy with the solder slugs and Fusion terminals.

[Harley818]

Another option is to buy another short section and connect them with a power shut-off switch.
I bought a Hella power shut off which solved my short wire problem and gives me the ability to shut off power to the starter when I leave the car unnattended or parked.