Not the same temperature rating. You need or want wire with a rating of 105C. Automotive can come in 65C as well, but that should not be used near the engine. Better just to use the higher temperature stuff every where.
alt wiring ?
on a one wire alternator,how do i run the wires? one from battery to the alt i get, but how to run one to the cut off switch in the trunk?thanks
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90C should work fine. I dont know if the jackets have the same abrasive, UV, oil resistance though. Might, I really dont know.Ima sparky too - got tons of the THHN laying around likewise.. I use it. I just make sure I route it clear of the hot zones.. It's 90deg celcius rated. Has worked for me in the past. If you can get the automotive grade - more power to ya. As you know, the more copper stranding you can get, the better the overall conductivity will be.
Sometihng you might find interesting. We have found when dealing with high amp loads (1000+) and using fine strand wire, you need to go up a size. i.e. calaculate 1/0 you should use 2/0. Found a lot of fine wire will burn or get really hot with the high amp loads. (by fine strand I am talking around 1400 strands in 1/0)
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