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Run to Rund · 05-20-2012, 08:47 PM

The 100 amp alternators in some stock Mopars about 30 years ago used 6 gauge wire and it wasn't real long--between 3' and 6' I guess. If you will only be using 30 amps, why have a 140 amp alternator? The point of using heavy enough wire is that the alternator can run up to its capacity when needed.

05-20-2012, 08:47 PM	#20
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: gauge of wire for Alternator to battery? The 100 amp alternators in some stock Mopars about 30 years ago used 6 gauge wire and it wasn't real long--between 3' and 6' I guess. If you will only be using 30 amps, why have a 140 amp alternator? The point of using heavy enough wire is that the alternator can run up to its capacity when needed.