Length of wire to buy for big 3

[7ender 10+ year member]

Anybody happen to know about how much wire I should buy to do the big 3 in an 02 accord sedan, I4?

I would go out and measure...but i'm in college and don't have my car here. Planning on doing the big 3 as soon as summer comes, but I want to order my wire now so I can have everything ready.

Any estimates or people with the same car?

Thanks!

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[bsean63 10+ year member]

ive got a 95 so theres prolly a big difference but id say 12-15 feet

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

i've got a 97 3.0cl which has the same motor as the 98 accord v6(dunno if urs is a 4 or 6). but i used about 10-11 ft total alt to fuse box was 3.5 ft, bat - like 3" alt - like 3", fuse box to batt + like 4-5 ft. keep in mind those are estimates9

 

[Kyle. 10+ year member]

It wouldn't hurt to order like 15-20Ft. Just to be safe.

 

[AlterEgo99 5,000+ posts]

Anybody happen to know about how much wire I should buy to do the big 3 in an 02 accord sedan, I4?
I would go out and measure...but i'm in college and don't have my car here. Planning on doing the big 3 as soon as summer comes, but I want to order my wire now so I can have everything ready.

Any estimates or people with the same car?

Thanks!

Well, I have an '08 Silverado and measured it and just received my Knu wire. I only need about 6 feet to get from the fuse to the alternator and another foot or so from the other side of the fuse to the battery. Less than 6 feet for the grounds. I cannot imagine that your engine compartment is as large as a full size truck, so I think 10' for each would be more than enough. IMO.

 

[Snow90 10+ year member]

I probably only used about 6 feet or less for my Big 3. It never hurts to order more than you need though, so just order 15 feet or so.

 

[06goat 10+ year member]

Thank god my Alt, Batt, and fusebox are all right next to each other...

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

get shoelaces stretch those from where you will be mounting or bolting the wire down. cut exact lenght you need with some slack.

do it for all 3 places. measure shoe laces together, order two extra feet