Aluminum Cable?
As part of a 5.7 Hemi swap in a 68 Barracuda, I'm relocating the battery to the trunk. I have a 2AWG cable more than long enough to make the trunk run forward. It is a good old Made in USA cable mfd by Kaiser Aluminum that is 6 strands wrapped around 1. From what I understand, the gauge should typically be increased by one when using aluminum. With the price of copper so high, the benefits for me are I already have it, and it'll save 2/3 the weight.
It will run through the right side rocker panel wiring trough and then into the trunk. It will terminate at the Mopar Power Distribution Center mounted under the dash. It will be 100% in the car interior, nothing exposed to the elements.
I'm a mechanical guy, not a Sparky so looking for opinions.
@67Dart273 @crackedback
@Dana67Dart
As part of a 5.7 Hemi swap in a 68 Barracuda, I'm relocating the battery to the trunk. I have a 2AWG cable more than long enough to make the trunk run forward. It is a good old Made in USA cable mfd by Kaiser Aluminum that is 6 strands wrapped around 1. From what I understand, the gauge should typically be increased by one when using aluminum. With the price of copper so high, the benefits for me are I already have it, and it'll save 2/3 the weight.
It will run through the right side rocker panel wiring trough and then into the trunk. It will terminate at the Mopar Power Distribution Center mounted under the dash. It will be 100% in the car interior, nothing exposed to the elements.
I'm a mechanical guy, not a Sparky so looking for opinions.
@67Dart273 @crackedback
@Dana67Dart
