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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 02:56 PM
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88 - 92 Pontiac V8 battery cable

I am moving my battery to the driver side on my 88 Camaro. Looking for a factory Firebird positive battery cable for a V8.
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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Nevermind, I'm an idiot haha

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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 04:26 PM
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Hmm I thought most Pontiacs were on the driver side.
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 04:27 PM
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See above
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i'll check my stash after work tues, i think i have 2.
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 08:42 PM
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I have one from an 89 trans am
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Is there any benefit to moving the battery to the passenger side? btw this is not meant to come off as passive aggressive i am just curious why everyone moves there batteries, might make me want to depending on the reason.
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 09:51 PM
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I have one from an 89 trans am
Can you PM me a price and pics?
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 09:55 PM
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Is there any benefit to moving the battery to the passenger side? btw this is not meant to come off as passive aggressive i am just curious why everyone moves there batteries, might make me want to depending on the reason.
Not sure. I am moving mine because I want to run a 4 inch intake pipe to feed my 421 small block. It is easier it run it to the passenger side fender for cool fresh air vs cross the upper radiator hose (heat) and move air past the horns.
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Torn, the one I would sell has had the alt connection cut and re attached. Otherwise all connections are good.

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Re: 88 - 92 Pontiac V8 battery cable

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Not sure. I am moving mine because I want to run a 4 inch intake pipe to feed my 421 small block. It is easier it run it to the passenger side fender for cool fresh air vs cross the upper radiator hose (heat) and move air past the horns.


Ohhh okay, yes that makes sense!
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 10:44 AM
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I can make that work as my Alternator is not in stock location. Price with shipping to 49504?
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$40 shipped work for ya?

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No thanks
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Can you PM me a price and pics?
I can do it for 30 dollars shipped
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 05:42 AM
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Is it just the pic or is the battery terminal damaged?
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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Re: 88 - 92 Pontiac V8 battery cable

Ok guys I am all good. Thanks for all the replies.
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