Battery Cables - 1985 Fiero 2m4 SE (Page 1/1)
82-T/A [At Work] SEP 14, 01:57 PM
Hey guys, just want to make sure I'm ordering the right thing... I did a few searches and found some good links, but didn't get all the questions answered.

I want to replace both battery cables for my daughter's 1985 Fiero 2m4 SE. I found a link where Ogre responded and said that he didn't recommend using the factory method of routing the positive battery cable behind the waterpump pulley, etc... which I thought was interesting. I agree with this, and would like to route it along the firewall (but will see what works best once I get it).

Some questions:

- What gage do I need? 2 or 4 gage?
- How long does it need to be? (I tossed out the old one, it was really trashed and surprised there wasn't a fire ... I think it was 35"?
- Side post, but is there any specific to it, short or long bolt, etc.?


EDIT: Forgot to mention, I already have a negative battery cable from the Fiero store. I'm just looking for a RED replacement cable, like what was stock / factory.


Thanks!!!

[This message has been edited by 82-T/A [At Work] (edited 09-14-2024).]

cartercarbaficionado SEP 14, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:

Hey guys, just want to make sure I'm ordering the right thing... I did a few searches and found some good links, but didn't get all the questions answered.

I want to replace both battery cables for my daughter's 1985 Fiero 2m4 SE. I found a link where Ogre responded and said that he didn't recommend using the factory method of routing the positive battery cable behind the waterpump pulley, etc... which I thought was interesting. I agree with this, and would like to route it along the firewall (but will see what works best once I get it).

Some questions:

- What gage do I need? 2 or 4 gage?
- How long does it need to be? (I tossed out the old one, it was really trashed and surprised there wasn't a fire ... I think it was 35"?
- Side post, but is there any specific to it, short or long bolt, etc.?


EDIT: Forgot to mention, I already have a negative battery cable from the Fiero store. I'm just looking for a RED replacement cable, like what was stock / factory.


Thanks!!!



yea 35 inches sounds correct but probably get 40 or more.
I recommend buying a set of copper jumper cables (decent ones) and the bolt on or crimp on ends to make a custom cable. you can also just buy the 2 gauge wire to make the cable but generally jumper cables are the cheapest
short bolt side post but be wary since most of the bolt on ends need a longer one
Vintage-Nut SEP 14, 10:46 PM

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cartercarbaficionado:
....make a custom cable.



BTW - I ordered a 4 gauge SGX custom cable from Custom Battery Cables LLC in Arizona and I'm very happy with the product....
https://custombatterycables.com/
https://legacy.custombatter...-made-battery-cable/

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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles

[This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 09-14-2024).]

82-T/A [At Work] SEP 16, 09:35 AM
Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

I used Maltego, and found a super-rare GM (red) side-post 4-gauge battery cable that's 32"s, and has the extra lead with the correct bung attached on the end. I'm hoping this will fit since it's only 32"... but since I don't plan to wrap it around the water pump... maybe I can still make it fit.

If it doesn't work, I'll use that custom site you posted... thank you!!!