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Re: Confirm my problem is Alternator related
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No offense taken on the knukonceptz wires. I have dealt with them many times and they are a great company. Maniac Electric Motors is also using them for their upraded wiring kits. They also have an ebay store as well, click HERE
The great thing about these wires, besides their performance, is that they are super-flexible. You can route them easily as required and make tight turns. Most 4 gauge wire is hard to do this with in short runs.
Look at my install and the wire from my battery to the fuse and you will see what I mean. Very short and a tight radius turn. By not having to force the wires to bend, there is less strain on the connections. See this photo below and you will see what I mean. (Ignore the AGU fuse inline in this photo, it was replaced with the Mega-fuse)
You can leave the stock connections alone, maybe clean them up and tighten. Since you are adding new ones, current will follow the past of least resistance anyway. That is why I removed the old ground wires.
As far as ring terminals go, they are fine if done properly. I have a hydraulic battery terminal crimper which makes for an extremely solid connection as it crimps evenly around the entire circumference. Pliers and hammers just don't work, as they just flatten and distort the connection
I would test run all of my wires, cut them to length and have a good battery shop do the crimps for you. Before installing the terminals, slide some adhesive-lined shrink tubing over the wire and then put on the connectors and then seal the connection. If you take your time and do it right, you only have to do it once.
A final word on fuse holders. Keep it simple and compact. You do not have a lot of space in the engine compartment to mount them in the proper location. The ones like you have shown above are fine for installs on stereo circuits and amps where you have a lot of room in the trunk or under the seats to play with. Stick with the Mega-fuse holder. Designed to be used under the hood and withstand higher temps.
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Last edited by svxcess; 03-30-2011 at 06:51 AM.
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