RE: 8AWG wire to a Deans Connector?
Using the same source material linked, note the final comment made; "Finally, if you are into really high currents (such as the 60 to 100A encountered in F5B), none of these connectors will be suitable. At 100A, even the best of the surveyed connectors would dissipate about 4W of heat per connection. Most F5B fliers use 4mm gold plugs, with the battery connectors soldered directly onto the first and last cells in the pack. Motor connections are soldered directly. "
Thus 6 and 8mm bullets starting to take their place above 85A and with the added protection of some newer connectors like the XT150, you have both safty and performance advanatages.