enblethen wrote:
Yes, go with the 2/0.
Make sure you find some fine stranded wire like from a marine store. Stay away from building wire!
Here are the specs of the wire I am considering. I can get just about any length I need with the connectors already on it.
Specifications:
Conductor Size: 2/0 AWG
Stranding: 1330 strands of copper (30 AWG ea strand, rope lay Class K)
Outside Diameter of stranding: 0.450 inches (nominal)
Outside Diameter of finished cable: 0.660 inches (nominal)
Amps: Rated to handle 330 amps continuous outside of engine space (280 amps continuous inside engine space)
Weight: 0.578 lbs per foot