How much of the Dodge Charger battery cable/power distribution is useful?

[Jim Streib]

I don’t remember seeing any markings but honestly I wasn’t looking that close at it. I do remember measuring the cable and the thickness was within spec for a 1/0 cable without insulation when I googled 1/0 cable thickness. Also my mentality is, if it’s good enough to power a new vehicle with all modern electronics etc then it’s good enough for me.

I’m using an LSA just like a 5th gen Camaro, I also used the 5th gen alternator harness which goes from alternator to starter. That cable is also a 1/0 (I believe). I’ve never had a starting or charging issue. Also when I bought the battery cable it came with the ground cable (also 1/0 cable) that’s short. I grounded this to the wheel well

I’ll be out in the garage tomorrow I can measure the thickness of the cable without insulation and report back.

The reason I was asking is just so if anyone else is out there wanting to use it, at least we will know the gauge. The gauge could come in handy if someone is using it another way than what you are like with an old style big block with a stock style starter that probably would draw a lot more power than the current motor and starter setups on the newer cars.

I've been installing car audio sine the late 70's and I've seen some wire insulation be real thick and others real thin and this does not determine the gauge of wire it is covering like you know.



Yes, if you can get some measurements, that would be great to share.


Jim