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01-04-2004, 12:17 AM
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HEI Wire Size?
I have read in various sources that I need to use anything from a #14 to #10 wire from the fuse block to the BAT terminal on my new HEI distributor.
Should I be concerned if I used #14? Thanks! |
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01-04-2004, 12:25 AM
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10 gage is what you want to use
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01-04-2004, 02:54 AM
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14 is a bit on the thin side, factory used 12, I would recomend you wire it through a solenoid too
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01-04-2004, 05:50 AM
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I think #14 AWG should be fine. You're only talking about a short run from the fuse panel to the distributer. Not very much voltage drop in seven feet of #14.
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01-04-2004, 01:06 PM
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amperage draw of most HEI coils will run about 10 amps use #12 gauge wire at least.
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01-04-2004, 01:23 PM
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