B_Swapped93

Ok so got everything I need... but one big issue, the ring terminal for the fuse box none will accept 8G and still be the right size for the screw that hold it down. I looked everywhere as you can see by the pic space is limited, yes I could shave the plastic down but one thing remains that little hook is it needed or not I'd imagine its a ground or something???. any suggestions I thought about cutting a few inches back from the plug and somehow connecting the new wire to the old section with the plug.




As you can see space is limited and the ring has to be the correct size for that little M5 bolt.

Eight09

iTrader: (5)

Trim the outside of the terminal and if the screw fits too loosely use a stainless washer to get them snug. Make sure the washer isn't too thick as that screw is not very long.

B_Swapped93

didn't think of that ya i'd rather that then trim the plastic so that metal hook is not important?. and just a thin washer on top? I'm sure I could find a M5 bolt that was longer afaik there isn't anything underneath it.

thanks man you've been a big help with this portion of the build

lostforawhile

why not use an original end for one of those fuseboxes and use one of these splices? GB HST-WP 8 to 14 AWG Wire Butt Splice Kit

B_Swapped93

I didn't know such a thing existed ill have to go back Monday and ask, again I've never been good with electrical thus why I was hesitant on doing this. Thanks for the link

lostforawhile

if you have a home depot they may carry that splice, if they don't they can probably do it ship to store as they carry GB electrical products

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

I guess I will need to change.. Right now I'm at 250 amp

Here is mine installed:

B_Swapped93

Well the ring terminal they had was x2 the size of the little m5 bolt, there was NO way even with a washer I could have made it fit. So I got a 3way distribution box...i'm just going to make a pigtail of the oem section and connect it to the new wire to the batt

sounds right no???

EnjoyTheRideDC2

iTrader: (1)

Check your build page...Might be some info regarding your ring terminal issue.

B_Swapped93

I did see it but there's the issue of them shipping to Canada and believe it or not the import charges for such a small item. this is my only option I would rather not use it but I don't have much choice, thanks for that link tho.

EnjoyTheRideDC2

iTrader: (1)

I just took a look at the shipping and tax costs they would charge...you're right.

I'm sure you can locate a Molex distributor in your area and purchase them locally?

If sending a small envelope from the US to Canada doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I could send you a few?

B_Swapped93

FCM had suggested PICO and when I went to the 1 place that does carry specialty car audio they said "we only get what our distributor sends us". And when I went to get the 8g connecter the ring hole was massive and they said that was the only size we get, believe me I looked at all our big/little hardware stores too. Thanks for the offer man. but i'm just going to run the block worst case I'll get Teknotik to solder the 2 ends or something.