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Old 02-05-2015, 08:35 PM
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Aren't you glad you asked, you probably got more than you bargained for. lol
Is that 30 amps for both or (holy crap) 30 amps each?
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 05:37 AM
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Since you have an alum rad, you may want to run a ground wire from the rad bracket to neg battery post or stick a star locker washer between the rad and support as this will protect rad from electrolysis - minute current flowing through alum creating corrosion.
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 07:43 AM
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Yes! There is (2) 30amp fans.They originally recommended to up grade to a 140amp alternator!Because I don't have AC or a crazy sound system 100amp should be fine.I believe the stock alternator was a 60 amp??
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 07:47 AM
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Holy cow, many fans that move a decent amount of cfm's pull between 8-12 amps. Are you using these fans to pull the car down the road?
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 07:53 AM
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The grounding kit I bought from the rad company comes with all the pre-cut cables and star washers,and photo instructions. I will be installing all of this this weekend.
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 07:56 AM
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Yes! No gas needed, very quiet camaro, headers and flowmasters are for looks only..Lol
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 08:03 AM
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Just be sure to monitor your charging system performance when idling and low rpm, since your electric fan need is only when in city driving. Out on the open highway, you don't need fans. I switch mine off when on the open road.
 
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Originally Posted by flat tire
I am not an electrician nor do I claim to be. if you go outside to your electric meter on your house, you will only see a #10 solid copper wire for a ground and most houses have a 220 amp service. way more than a car alternator will produce
That is not a good comparison. Think of a house as “High Pressure” 110 volts and cars are “Low pressure” 12 volts. “Low pressure” requires a dramatic increase in wire size over distance. "High Pressure" can cross distances with less wire increase.

Just look at stock battery cable. It is sized for is correct for the short distance it runs. As it gets longer it needs to get heavier to maintain the volume. Next time you are at a car show check out the older cars and check the wire sized needed for 6 volt system. Also take into account the starters were not starting 10:1 compression V8s. Back in the days before kits battery relocation was done with welding cables.
 
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Old 02-07-2015, 02:03 PM
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Your correct Gorn, I installed 2) 1/0 AWG of course 1 to starter pos. and 1 to engine block neg. All is good camaro runs like a champ!!
 
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