Wiring gauge when using M81044/12 milspec wire

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Wiring gauge when using M81044/12 milspec wire

Postby racehatch on Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:22 am

Hey again,

I'm rewiring my car, currently running an M48 with motec CDI, just looking to confirm what wire gauge I should be using when running the M81044/12 milspec wire. The manual recommends using 12 gauge for power supply and ground (for cdi and m48), I assume this is when using standard auto wire, do I need 12 gauge with the milspec?

I also have Aeromotive A1000 pressure pump, the manual for this recommends 10 gauge (with 30A breaker) what would be the correct milspec wire to use?

any advice appreciated.

thanks,

Sam
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Re: Wiring gauge when using M81044/12 milspec wire

Postby SprinterTRD on Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:30 am

Unless you want to save on wiring weight just use the same gauge wire as you normally would.
The Mill spec wire has a higher temp rating which allows it to carry more current for the same wire strand number.
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