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avejoe

01-04-2004 12:17 AM

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!

TODDS 72

01-04-2004 12:25 AM

10 gage is what you want to use

Hooter

01-04-2004 02:54 AM

14 is a bit on the thin side, factory used 12, I would recomend you wire it through a solenoid too

Jerdog

01-04-2004 05:50 AM

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.

Rooster's 67

01-04-2004 01:06 PM

amperage draw of most HEI coils will run about 10 amps use #12 gauge wire at least.

junkyardjohn

01-04-2004 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hooter
14 is a bit on the thin side, factory used 12, I would recomend you wire it through a solenoid too

HOOTER -- WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU PUT A SOLENOID INLINE BETWEEN YOUR FUSE BLOCK & DIST.????:bs: :crazy:

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