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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,698 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I'm replacing the battery cables on 2 914's. Are they 4ga? Any recommendations for or against cable types? Welding cable, electrical cable, strand count, sheathing minimum's, etc. TIA, Kent
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,002 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() ![]() |
I'm replacing the battery cables on 2 914's. Are they 4ga? Any recommendations for or against cable types? Welding cable, electrical cable, strand count, sheathing minimum's, etc. TIA, Kent 4ga is sufficient for 914 cold cranking draw + some margin. I really like welding style cable with the fine strands - super flexible. However beware regular welding cable may just be EPDM rubber jacket and not rated for oil / high temp. Long ago I used regular welding cable to relocate battery to the frunk. To be honest it held up fine but didn’t run in the engine compartment. Crimping lugs properly requires special tool. PITA. Local shops can usually do the crimp for you. Check around plenty of sources both local and on the web similar to https://www.batterycablesusa.com/0000-gauge...e-black-4-0-awg Note: I haven’t used the linked company above - just for photo reference and SAE specs info |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,119 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
Battery to starter cable length is 56 inches.
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Get that VIN ? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,687 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Yup, 56”
It’s yours if you want it. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,903 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Funny that you mention BatteryCablesUSA, @Superhawk996 - I recently ordered the following from them in red at 57" and both connector ends 5/16 inch (M8) (fits my connector setup at the battery)
It's at the shop - I'll see it in a few weeks. https://www.batterycablesusa.com/4-gauge-aw...cable-with-ends |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,002 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() ![]() |
Funny that you mention BatteryCablesUSA, . . . I recently ordered . . . from them Let me know how they do. I’ve looked at them several times but have not pulled the trigger. Not as easy for me to find local suppliers now that I’m not in a metro area. Always good to know who the good online suppliers are. @FlacaProductions |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,527 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
+1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
I'm plus 1 with welding cables as well. Never had a failure and some of mine have been in for 25+ years. Get the good stuff. As welders use LONG cables it's usually cheaper than automotive grade stuff and has at least double the conductors. |
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,698 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
All the info I needed. Thx Gentlemen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Validating Posts: 55 Joined: 30-January 22 From: Normandy, France Member No.: 26,296 Region Association: France ![]() |
Good afternoon everyone,
A quick question please. What is the ideal size for a battery for a 1.8 914 plus the amp hour rating? Many thanks from sunny north west France. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,002 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Validating Posts: 55 Joined: 30-January 22 From: Normandy, France Member No.: 26,296 Region Association: France ![]() |
Good afternoon everyone, A quick question please. What is the ideal size for a battery for a 1.8 914 plus the amp hour rating? Many thanks from sunny north west France. Battery size is groupe 42 Capacity will be around 40-50 Ah Very many thanks, but in Europe they don't use that group style of classification they always use a code but its the actual size I am after. Any ideas please? |
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