Advantage of Wire Size...

2frank · 01-02-2011, 09:13 AM

Have a 2007 CC 48v 09 batteries Precedent with power turned up to three and everything else is stock. If I changed the wire size from 6 to 4 would there be enough change to do this and if so what could I expect to see....Thanks Frank

scottyb · 01-02-2011, 09:19 AM

Up-sizing cables and other improvements like that are all aimed at getting a better amperage flow / delivery to the motor. Bigger cables do help. But like a chain, the system is only as strong as the smallest link. In order for the motor to be able to draw more amperage from the battery pack you will need larger cable and a bigger controller, solenoid, and F&R assembly.
Good luck with your upgrades

OLD MEC · 01-02-2011, 09:43 AM

Just as a thought, ( IF ) you have 12 volt batterys you might think about upgrade to 8 volt batterys to extend your range and life especially if they are original ones?
Example T-1275 Trojan battery is 150 amp hour rated, while T-875 Trojan battery is 170 amp hour rated.

2frank · 01-02-2011, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys for your replies. Frank

scottyb · 01-02-2011, 10:27 AM

To answer your orig question... the change from 6-4g in a stock cart does not make a difference you can feel from the driver' seat except maybe on the biggest hills... you will get more torque. It is the sum of all the components that make the upgrade and cables are a good place to start making the improvements. Scotty

2frank · 01-04-2011, 09:54 AM

Thanks scottyb, have any suggestions as to where to purchase a set of cables or is there a member here that makes and sells them.....Frank

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Originally Posted by scottyb

To answer your orig question... the change from 6-4g in a stock cart does not make a difference you can feel from the driver' seat except maybe on the biggest hills... you will get more torque. It is the sum of all the components that make the upgrade and cables are a good place to start making the improvements. Scotty

DOOmsman · 01-04-2011, 09:57 AM

Frank, Scott is a sponsor and makes some great cables.

2frank · 01-04-2011, 10:12 AM

Scotty you have a Pm...

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Up-sizing cables and other improvements like that are all aimed at getting a better amperage flow / delivery to the motor. Bigger cables do help. But like a chain, the system is only as strong as the smallest link. In order for the motor to be able to draw more amperage from the battery pack you will need larger cable and a bigger controller, solenoid, and F&R assembly.
Good luck with your upgrades

2frank · 01-04-2011, 10:13 AM

Thank you sir...Frank

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Originally Posted by DOOmsman

Frank, Scott is a sponsor and makes some great cables.

01-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#1
2frank Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North East Alabama/Originally from Vidalia, GA Posts: 65	Advantage of Wire Size... Have a 2007 CC 48v 09 batteries Precedent with power turned up to three and everything else is stock. If I changed the wire size from 6 to 4 would there be enough change to do this and if so what could I expect to see....Thanks Frank

01-02-2011, 09:19 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Advantage of Wire Size... Up-sizing cables and other improvements like that are all aimed at getting a better amperage flow / delivery to the motor. Bigger cables do help. But like a chain, the system is only as strong as the smallest link. In order for the motor to be able to draw more amperage from the battery pack you will need larger cable and a bigger controller, solenoid, and F&R assembly. Good luck with your upgrades

01-02-2011, 09:43 AM	#3
OLD MEC Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,391	Re: Advantage of Wire Size... Just as a thought, ( IF ) you have 12 volt batterys you might think about upgrade to 8 volt batterys to extend your range and life especially if they are original ones? Example T-1275 Trojan battery is 150 amp hour rated, while T-875 Trojan battery is 170 amp hour rated.

01-02-2011, 10:07 AM	#4
2frank Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North East Alabama/Originally from Vidalia, GA Posts: 65	Re: Advantage of Wire Size... Thanks guys for your replies. Frank

01-02-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Advantage of Wire Size... To answer your orig question... the change from 6-4g in a stock cart does not make a difference you can feel from the driver' seat except maybe on the biggest hills... you will get more torque. It is the sum of all the components that make the upgrade and cables are a good place to start making the improvements. Scotty

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01-04-2011, 09:57 AM	#7
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Advantage of Wire Size... Frank, Scott is a sponsor and makes some great cables.

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