Replacing battery cables, question regarding positive terminal

need RX7 · 03-20-2014, 07:58 PM

While we're at it, which products and tools do you recommend for smaller gauge wire crimps?

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-20-2014, 08:30 PM

I'm an FC owner two! And that means two things....

Grammar humor.. humor me.. it's late!

I really like the crimper. It's handy, does a good job, and unless you're crimping MONSTER cable, it's pretty easy as well... as in doesn't require a lot of effort.

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-20-2014, 08:31 PM

These guys.... happened upon them one day and they were local.... so I walked in

Edit - THESE guys http://www.sargenttools.com/

RETed · 03-20-2014, 08:31 PM

I actually use and own one of those "Deka" hammer crimper for the bigger stuff.
I don't need another huge set of "pliers" just to handle the occasional 8AWG - 2/0AWG crimp here and there.

For the smaller stuff...
If I want nice and tidy, I'll grab my MSD modular crimp pliers with the proper set of jaws.
If I'm lazy, then I'll just grab my set of Channellock crimpers (blue handle).

-Ted

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-20-2014, 08:43 PM

Glenny has those MSD crimps... they're nice, but I prefer NOT to have to constantly change out jaws. Last night for example I had three sets of crimps out.... annoyed I would be if I was constantly changing them.

The Battery cable crimper... well... I've done a lot of wiring in the marine world and that's all heavy gauge shit... plus I've rewired more than a few boats... sooo yeah... I crimp a lot of 8+ gauge wire... or (-) as the case may be :scratchL

need RX7 · 03-21-2014, 10:26 PM

If running the positive cable to a junction block, what size stud is required? Would 3/8" be sufficient?
http://www.delcity.net/store/Junction-Blocks/p_801581

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-22-2014, 01:15 AM

3/8 would be more than sufficient.
Check out Waytek wire or west marine, they've got some really nice ones as well.

need RX7 · 03-22-2014, 03:33 PM

Radical. Thanks a lot! I'm sure I'll think of more questions, but for now I am satisfied.

03-20-2014, 07:58 PM	#16
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	While we're at it, which products and tools do you recommend for smaller gauge wire crimps? __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

03-20-2014, 08:30 PM	#17
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I'm an FC owner two! And that means two things.... Grammar humor.. humor me.. it's late! I really like the crimper. It's handy, does a good job, and unless you're crimping MONSTER cable, it's pretty easy as well... as in doesn't require a lot of effort. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-20-2014, 08:31 PM	#18
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	These guys.... happened upon them one day and they were local.... so I walked in Edit - THESE guys http://www.sargenttools.com/ __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-** Last edited by TitaniumTT; 03-20-2014 at 08:44 PM..

03-20-2014, 08:43 PM	#20
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Glenny has those MSD crimps... they're nice, but I prefer NOT to have to constantly change out jaws. Last night for example I had three sets of crimps out.... annoyed I would be if I was constantly changing them. The Battery cable crimper... well... I've done a lot of wiring in the marine world and that's all heavy gauge shit... plus I've rewired more than a few boats... sooo yeah... I crimp a lot of 8+ gauge wire... or (-) as the case may be :scratchL __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-21-2014, 10:26 PM	#21
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	If running the positive cable to a junction block, what size stud is required? Would 3/8" be sufficient? http://www.delcity.net/store/Junction-Blocks/p_801581 __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

03-22-2014, 01:15 AM	#22
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	3/8 would be more than sufficient. Check out Waytek wire or west marine, they've got some really nice ones as well. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-22-2014, 03:33 PM	#23
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	Radical. Thanks a lot! I'm sure I'll think of more questions, but for now I am satisfied. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.