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    I have a bunch of 2 gauge speaker cables from another vehicle I owned and was wondering if it is safe or reliable to use to relocate my battery to the hatch area?
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  • #2
    2 gauge is pretty heavy duty. Some of the newer cars only have like 4-6 gauge stock going to the battery... I would say it would be safe, but that is just my opinion. 2 gauge for speakers though? Those connectors must have been huge!
    Last edited by doylerl; 07-30-2011, 10:07 PM.
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    • #3
      Don't know about the cable, but....Ooh Ra! FMF Corpsman (Retired now). 2nd MedBn, 2nd Tracs, & 1/8. Went to FMF training at Moffit.:glasses2:
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      • #4
        I'm using 2ga on my battery, it's in the back. 4 or even 6 would probably still do fine. It's not like a festiva has alot of current demand.


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        • #5
          With 2 AWG you could relocate the battery to a shopping cart 50 feet away and still be fine.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by navdoc101 View Post
            Don't know about the cable, but....Ooh Ra! FMF Corpsman (Retired now). 2nd MedBn, 2nd Tracs, & 1/8. Went to FMF training at Moffit.:glasses2:
            Awesome!
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            • #7
              Originally posted by doylerl View Post
              2 gauge is pretty heavy duty. Some of the newer cars only have like 4-6 gauge stock going to the battery... I would say it would be safe, but that is just my opinion. 2 gauge for speakers though? Those connectors must have been huge!
              Oops, sorry I meant amp power cable. Thanks guys, I guess I'll relocate my battery tomorrow.
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              • #8
                Im running 2 gauge wire power wire, and a 0 gauge kicker wire ground.

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                • #9
                  Just remember the batteries can give off gases that are poisonous and can explode. And rules is rules if you ever decide to race it formally.
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                  • #10
                    And you can't do this if you relocate the battery to the cargo area.
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                    • #11
                      ^^unless you have split folding rear seats, then you could still lay down the one side

                      I have 4 gauge wire running to my battery

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