What is everyones opinion for the best way to connect wires together, solder or crimp. I have heard alot of mixed feelings about this and would like some input from you all.
Solder or crimp??
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it depends on whether or not you can PROPERLY solder. technically you should actually use solder crimp-connectors for added security, with heat shrink tubing. but if you are mediocre or less at soldering then use quality crimp connectors and heat shrink.
soldering can make the wire brittle, leading to cracks and breakage. this is why a solder connector is a good idea, it contains the brittle section in a solid tube. but most people extend the solder past the tube, negating the advantage.
but solder connections have much less resistance as the electrons can flow straight through, whereas a crimp connector only has a small flow path. typically along the connector walls.
soldering can make the wire brittle, leading to cracks and breakage. this is why a solder connector is a good idea, it contains the brittle section in a solid tube. but most people extend the solder past the tube, negating the advantage.
but solder connections have much less resistance as the electrons can flow straight through, whereas a crimp connector only has a small flow path. typically along the connector walls.
What I have heard is that solder has more resistance. I guess I will have to get off my *ss and actually test the connections :x :lol:
gm soldered alot of their connections. all of their splices are soldered, as are some pins in exterior connectors(i think the headlight connectors). but as megaladon6 says, it helps if you can properly solder. otherwise you could cause more problems than its worth.
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