Re: What gauge cable for trunk mounted battery?

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

The easiest way I found to do this was to get a GTV6 cable from 
A.P.E.--More than long enough, well protected, and not expensive--Also, 
you can use one end as is to connect your starter to. If the GTV is like 
my '74 Spider, you will find sufficient bendable tabs under the car to hold it 
securely.

On Mon, 24 May 1999, MSI: John Christensen wrote:

> I plan to install an Optima battery in the trunk of my '69 GTV later this
> week, but I am not certain what gauge cable to buy for the long run up
> front.  I took a look at the stock setup of a late-model Spider and it
> *appears* that Alfa used 2 gauge wire (either that, or the insulation was
> simply much thicker than the 4 gauge I had on hand for comparison).  Is 4
> gauge sufficient, or do I need to drop in some thicker 2 gauge?
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> Seattle, WA
> '69 GTV
> 
> 

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Regards,
Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
           *******Los Altos, California (office)*******

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