ok am just moving the battery to the boot at the mo what amp cable do I need will this do it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390319344786?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The issue there is the direct link cable to the starter...

When looking at the rigidity of the starter cable, I would think the core copper wire it is bigger that a quarter of an inch square!

When you put the battery in the boot, the starter will pull huge amps.

We need some serious electrician to confirm this! and avoid the cable to take fire on the first start...

I remember a mate years ago moving the battery to the boot he just used some battery cable and it was straight farward but I don't see him now to ask him what he used

Is this any use Dan? Obviously you'll need to know what current carrying capacity you'll require. Might be worth giving thema call bud.

 

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/cable/batterycable.php

yes wil give em ring it cant be hard I did think some one on here would have know

Sure someone will.

Minimum 4awg. I used a thick wall amp cable capable of a 170A working current....plenty.

 

My setup will be a little different to yours but the starter cable is larger than 35mm(square) so I've had to go for a 50mm(square) crimp to join it all.

 

My starter/alt cables are connected to a bulkhead post which is connected to the battery on the inside of the bulkhead post.

 

One of these.

 

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/230604795497?nav=SEARCH

Edited April 4, 201411 yr by Hollings

am not up on wiring atall. so can I just run a 170am cable all the way to the boot and on to a battery and just ground the black cable ? do I have to run the starter cable to the boot as aswel?? do I need some kind of fuse

is the cable ok to use

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Van-Marine-Amplifier-170-Amp-25mm-Battery-Starter-Wire-Cable-Red-Positive-5m-/350855855256?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51b0a37c98

should I use a a mega fuse if so what amp

The battery cable essentially is the starter cable with other things being tapped off it.

 

The less un-fused wire you have the better. I will be using a fuse around 100A which will sit next to the battery.

 

You need some barrel/butt/inline crimps to connect the new battery cable to the old. Soldering isn't really an option. And some lurvley heat shrink.

 

That cable is exactly what I've used.

 

You should also think about hardwiring the fuel pump. Give that some research.

Edited April 5, 201411 yr by Hollings

thanks mate will get it done. so a 100 amp mega fuse or a breaker what would be best

Well stock there is no fuse between the battery and the starter.. As I found on my car anyway.

 

You will pay a few quid for a high amp CB.

 

I am looking at the inline fuses people use on audio systems. Honestly haven't looked much to see if you can get a high amp fuse but you prob can.

have a look round seems some fit a mega fuse and some don't I will fit a mega for now just not some people saying use a 150amp and some saying use a 200amp

It's up to you buddy, either way the fuse will blow if you get a short to earth as the current draw is pretty huge. But obviously the closer to the actual cranking current you are the better. Also a 150A fuse could take more, say 170a albeit for a short amount of time (choice of fuse dependant)

 

I'll be using 100A

When I've ran battery's in the boot I used heavy duty jump cables take the ends off and use that for the positive then ground it to the boot,

Then just connect it to the old cable, never used a fuse and never had a problem

Yeah the stock cable doesn't haven any fusing on it anyway, it's just piece of mind really.

Danny just use 200 amp Arc welding cable...100% pure stranded copper and you wont get a better insulation sheath on anything else either mate. I used to use it on my boats ;)

is 200 amp arc cable much better than bat cable then bri were do you buy it

I use these for my audio Danny......... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marine-Stereo-Inline-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00INV9YKK/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1396736977&sr=1-6&keywords=100A+circuit+breaker

I seen them on ebay there from china