Gm g body ls1 starter wiring. 64 72 charging system wire up using gm 3 wire internally regulated alternator duration. Primary wire is typically an 18 gauge wire and is the most common wire found in wiring harnesses. The wire in painless performance kits runs a little larger than the standard. Chris craft 1732457 views.
I get a lot of questions in regards to what im using for my alternator and power steering i cant fit everything into a 7 minute video so i thought i would make small short how to videos. These underpowered rides had a great look but couldnt get out of their own way. The solenoid acts like a switch opening and closing the high amperage circuit to the starter. 1978 88 gm g body ls swap components the g body defined the 80s for many gm fans.
The larger wires that feed heavy draw circuits are typically 14 to 12 gauge. The ignition key supplies the power to actuate a relay which in turn actuates the solenoid. How to wire up lt1 without having to purchase a stand alone harness some information is also valid while doing a ls swap several pointers outside of wiring. The primary wires are 16 gauge with 12 gauge for heavy draw items such as the headlights.