[Stinger] Platinum... Gold... Chrome

[moparerrnocar 10+ year member]

Anyone have any thoughts on material composition and efficiency in distro blocks, terminals and fuses/holders. I'm getting ready for my big 3 in 1/0 with a PM 200a alt for my DSC1500 and DSC4125... I really like stinger and the prices on Hifisoundconection.com. Stinger has the option of gold/platinum/chrome, is platinum really that much more eff to were its worth the extra coin?

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[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

There's no difference. The inside of all my Stinger stuff where it actually makes the connection is not plated. The block is made of brass regardless of the finish. The platinum finish isn't platinum just platinum colored. Chrome is non-conductive. Gold isn't a much better conductor than copper, but it doesn't corrode very much unlike copper. Bottom line, all the finishes are there for looks and corrosion protection. None of them are set up to have any effect on the conductivity so pick the one that you like the look of.

 

[collin.k 10+ year member]

ie: the cheap one