Shenker Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hey guys, its about time I start putting some connections together for my build, but before i start going ham with a bunch of valuable 1/0 lugs and cable, what is the best method for connections, I have soldered 4ga before with mixed results (had to re-solder a few of the wires later on). I have also "poor man crimped" with a vise, works great, looks like garbage! I wish I had access to a hydraulic Crimper but I don't, and my local Acklands-Grainger sells them for $2000+, not really in my budget. I have SHCA closed end 1/0 lugs and am using both SHCA and KnuKoncepts 1/0 cable. What is going to be the best option for me? any input is appreciated, Thanks! -If its loud, fast, outrageous, or all of the above, chances are i'll think its awesome. -"No way he's OCD." -said none of the people that know me ever. 04' Suburban "Lucifer" A.K.A #Lucii (Under Construction) 4 10s on 4kW in 6cu net @~28hz /////Alpine Crescendo KnuKoncepts Optima SHCA Build Thread 92' JDM 325i "Stella" ~Going for sale to build a 350+hp E30~ Gutted pipes 96,000 OG KM's (59,000 mi) -System Removed- 1 10 on 1kW 89' Gen 3 Honda Prelude SI AWS "Odis" Bone Stock Possibly going to stance it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 you can get a good hydraulic crimper on amazon for around $50......it's well worth it. Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Ton-Hydraulic-Crimper-Crimping-Tool-w-9-Dies-Wire-Battery-Cable-Lug-Terminal-/391043761481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0c064549 Crimping over solder. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubNDodge Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Crimping. I liked soldering the 1/0 at first. Then it got to be a pain in the ass doing 20 connections. Love crimping, takes all of 30 seconds to throw a lug on a wire end. arguably a better connection than solder as well. '01 Dodge Stratass Sealed Trunk Build Log 2008 Honda Fit Sport Build Log On 10/3/2013 at 10:00 AM, ROLEXrifleman said: Anyone who says they knew everything they wanted out of life at 19 can go suck a bag of dicks cause they are lying to themselves or brought up in a cult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Ton-Hydraulic-Crimper-Crimping-Tool-w-9-Dies-Wire-Battery-Cable-Lug-Terminal-/391043761481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0c064549 Crimping over solder. This is the same one I have......no problems with it so far (couldn't even tell you how many times I've used it). Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 hydraulic crimping over solder, but if you are vice crimping then do solder. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenker Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Okay awesome! Thank you! I have seen those ebay ones before for $50 but i always assumed they were garbage so dismissed them, if people are having good luck with them it might be worth a shot. -If its loud, fast, outrageous, or all of the above, chances are i'll think its awesome. -"No way he's OCD." -said none of the people that know me ever. 04' Suburban "Lucifer" A.K.A #Lucii (Under Construction) 4 10s on 4kW in 6cu net @~28hz /////Alpine Crescendo KnuKoncepts Optima SHCA Build Thread 92' JDM 325i "Stella" ~Going for sale to build a 350+hp E30~ Gutted pipes 96,000 OG KM's (59,000 mi) -System Removed- 1 10 on 1kW 89' Gen 3 Honda Prelude SI AWS "Odis" Bone Stock Possibly going to stance it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdabest77 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Why is crimping better than soldering,especially on larger cable and how do you use the hydraulic crimper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEKAY Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Why is crimping better than soldering,especially on larger cable and how do you use the hydraulic crimper? Crimping with a hydraulic crimper virtually makes the copper strands into one solid piece of copper. If you were to cut a properly crimped terminal off it would be one solid piece of copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hydraulic crimping cold fuses the wire and lug together. If the soldered the lug can get hot enough it can melt and pull apart from a loose connection. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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