Replace those 15 year old battery cables!

[waterdude]

I recently ordered my new cables from http://www.custombatterycables.com/a...350_cables.htm, delivered to my door for $114.

I now realize that my old worn cables were putting additional demand on my alternator and also shorted out my voltage regulator. I am now looking forward to better fuel economy while my alternator spins with less demand.

FYI on batteries: Motorcraft Tested Tough® MAX and Duralast Gold both have 3 year FREE replacement with 36-100 month pro-rated warranties, both are $80 each, I went with the Motorcraft.

My $0.02,

Hugh

[jdobyns]

Originally Posted by waterdude

I recently ordered my new cables from Custom Battery Cables F350 cables, delivered to my door for $114.

I can also swear by these cables. I just installed a set on my 86 in my sig and they did wonders!

J.R.

[OkieGringo]

I'm sure those cables are great. But since my batteries also have the side posts in addition to the top posts, I went from drivers side top post to passenger side side post and from pax top post to the starter. Works like a charm. OkieG

[FX4WannaBe]

Thats cool. What batteries are you running?

[OkieGringo]

Originally Posted by FX4WannaBe

Thats cool. What batteries are you running?

I've got 2 Exide AGM Spiral Wound 1000CA. No water needed EVER, and no acid corrosion on the terminals EVER. They're quite pricey though. Supposed to have 7 yr warranty. They can also be completely drained then recharged 500 times. Try that with a regular battery. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]OkieG

[FX4WannaBe]

Thats sounds like a pretty cool battery. I just put a new cable on mine this weekend and it starts a lot better now.

[waterdude]

So, my original post is a few years old now and the cables prices have gone up to $188.

Also, now they offer a larger gauge wire for the starter in colder climates.

I should have taken a photo of my old cables, split, burnt, ugly...

--Hugh

[surfib]

Originally Posted by waterdude

So, my original post is a few years old now and the cables prices have gone up to $188.

Also, now they offer a larger gauge wire for the starter in colder climates.

I should have taken a photo of my old cables, split, burnt, ugly...

--Hugh

The ones you purchased? Or the originals?

[waterdude]

Originally Posted by surfib

The ones you purchased? Or the originals?

The originals for sure.

My almost three year old cables look perfect, I believe they are better quality than original.

--Hugh