Can there be such a thing as a starter cable thats too big (gauge wise)
Good question. We'll see what the experts in electrickery have to say. [popcorn]
Electrically, no, but it makes no sense picking a gauge so large that you no longer get a meaningful result for the added weight, cost and possible fitment problems.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/9862865.png&imgrefurl=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9862865/wire-gauge-chart&h=1631&w=1275&sz=195&tbnid=JOTOK5UIHKFiZM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=72&zoom=1&usg=__03M3WAkYAJXtbelTqje_D-fZPn8=&docid=0b1-UF8V-xkK4M&sa=X&ei=VVGpUvTHGcmGkQfRpYGYDA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwBw (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/9862865.png&imgrefurl=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9862865/wire-gauge-chart&h=1631&w=1275&sz=195&tbnid=JOTOK5UIHKFiZM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=72&zoom=1&usg=__03M3WAkYAJXtbelTqje_D-fZPn8=&docid=0b1-UF8V-xkK4M&sa=X&ei=VVGpUvTHGcmGkQfRpYGYDA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwBw)
http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/WireSizeCalc.html (http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/WireSizeCalc.html)
Often the biggest gain people achieve when replacing existing wiring with larger gauge wire is poor connections are corrected in the process.
I went from 8 awg stock to 4 awg then back to 6 awg.
4 awg was a pita to route. 6 was much more reasonable.
Electrically though, go your hardest.
Silicone jacket and high strand count of this 4 awg product probably eases routing, but it costs. Connectors are a nice add.
http://www.motolectric.com/index.html (http://www.motolectric.com/index.html)
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I made my 4awg for 10bucks! And yes 4awg is stiff as hell. I think its overkill.
Quote from: He Man on December 16, 2013, 03:10:21 PM
..... And yes 4awg is stiff as hell.....
Flexibility of wire is relative to the cable construction/type. 4awg welding wire is a high strand count, therefore very flexible. I have used it on several bikes with no problem. It has been used extensively for charging and starting circuit upgrades.