Faster Behr
Club Member
I'm replacing the existing 2/0 gauge (70mm²) battery cables on my Fairlady Z project. They are far too big and are improperly jointed. Our 280Z has 4 gauge factory wiring which equates to 21mm² - but the cables are arguably shorter due to the battery position (LHD) so there is little voltage drop. I was planning on using 25mm² which I happen to have kicking around. I'm keen to know what everyone else has used?
My battery has clearly been over charging in the past. Rather than mess around I'd like to update the externally regulated alternator to an internally regulated replacement. I'll be adding a fuel pump and some small additional electrical loads so the more power the better. I have read through a few articles but I'm struggling to understand A) what alternator I need and B) what I need to do to alter the wiring - there's mention of a plug conversion that some people have used? Any help on this would be very welcome.
My battery has clearly been over charging in the past. Rather than mess around I'd like to update the externally regulated alternator to an internally regulated replacement. I'll be adding a fuel pump and some small additional electrical loads so the more power the better. I have read through a few articles but I'm struggling to understand A) what alternator I need and B) what I need to do to alter the wiring - there's mention of a plug conversion that some people have used? Any help on this would be very welcome.