Lude Generation

So I'm going to relocate the battery in the 5th gen. The only thing I plan on doing different this time is putting in a breaker in-line, close to the battery.

What size should I go for? I will be using the same 50mm2 (0 AWG) that I used in the 4th gen and there's no stereo.

If I remember correctly, 0awg is good for power transmission to 150A and 200+ for chassis wiring. The starter motor will take most of that (or all? does anyone know?), so I guess you'd need at least 150A plus a safety factor. 200A minimum?




[Disclaimer: not really my area of expertise ...]

The fuse or breaker is to protect the wire. Nothing else. I use 150a on both ends of the cable.

OK cool. I had been looking at 150 ones.

Ratty, why would you need one at each end? (Genuine interest)

NafemanNathan wrote:OK cool. I had been looking at 150 ones.

Ratty, why would you need one at each end? (Genuine interest)

It's 2 way. Battery provides power to the starter and and alternator provides power to the battery. I should say mine goes to a fuse in the engine bay which then splits to the starter, fuse box etc

Rich used one 100a next to battery and disdained the 0 awg cable I gave him for the job and used 25mm2 throughout.

I've already got the 0AWG, so I'll be using that again.

I used 0awg because I had loads of it. However 4awg would be more than adequate and lighter.

Yeah, he didnt like it being so thick, it would route neatly. iv still got the 0awg cable hanging around somewhere. lol. it never found a home.

I had no trouble routing my 0AWG on the 4th gen.