Battery relocation cable!

[new2the02]

What gauge cable is the typical battery relocation? I've got 4 gauge monster cable that has never been used. Am I seriously looking at creating a fire hazard or creating other potential problems when using 4 gauge to put my battery in the trunk? Do I need to use one aught?

[Benetton]

i believe e30 cable is 3 gauge and that powers all the electronics of a 1990's car. I used to have an e30 cable but lost it somehow, bodyshop, so i made one out of 2 gauge from a set of jumper cables

[graise1212]

how about cable from e36?

[Benetton]

how about cable from e36?

not familiar with it. the e30 cable is the common cable for the 02 when relocating the battery to the rear as it is the proper length and is usually cheap.

[new2the02]

I think what I will do to be sure is use the four gauge to replace alternator cable and a few others and find a one ott cable to route through the car. I was just curious about the 4 gauge. Thanks for the replys.

[c.d.iesel]

there can be only one

the E30 cable system is made for 1602 - 2002 body

[new2the02]

Why does it have to be the e30 cable? I just dont understand why I can't put my own cable together. People say it all the time that there can be only one option but never can explain why. Im fully confident in my wireing abilities from 15 years of car audio and alarm installation, but if for some reason I must get an e30 cable then please tell me why to save a lot of hassle and effort.

[aa/fd]

I am not sure why the OEM stuff is so highly regarded, go to the welding supply get some quality cable and have the eyes crimped on.

It is not rocket science if you were an audio installer you know the drill.

[robspeed]

Why does it have to be the e30 cable? I just dont understand why I can't put my own cable together. People say it all the time that there can be only one option but never can explain why. Im fully confident in my wireing abilities from 15 years of car audio and alarm installation, but if for some reason I must get an e30 cable then please tell me why to save a lot of hassle and effort.

IMO 4gauge is too small. I used I/0 welding cable. thing about the e30 cable is its cheap out of a junkyard, has a power dist. block, ends, etc already.

[ahlem]

I have a battery cable set from a 1987 325is available. $25.00 plus shipping. Does not include the engine ground but does include the negative from the battery to the body.