Battery relocation with pics.
06-19-2009, 08:59 AM
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Battery relocation with pics. After a bunch of research on what to use, and the best cut off switches, wire etc.. I finally finished relocating my battery.
The rear panel before I started drilling..
Switch mounted
Battery mounted on the pass. side rear.
The wires from the switch to the started and alternator.
The panel back on.
I read that the battery weighs anywhere from 40lbs to 60lbs. Regardless that is a lot of weight to remove from the nose of the car, and it should hopefully help a lot with weight transfer, and better 60' times. The best part about it all is that it does not hinder the driveability at all.
The rear panel before I started drilling..
Switch mounted
Battery mounted on the pass. side rear.
The wires from the switch to the started and alternator.
The panel back on.
I read that the battery weighs anywhere from 40lbs to 60lbs. Regardless that is a lot of weight to remove from the nose of the car, and it should hopefully help a lot with weight transfer, and better 60' times. The best part about it all is that it does not hinder the driveability at all.
06-19-2009, 10:30 AM
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looks good! you have a picfrom inside the trunk? I moved mine to the back aswell. have a switch like that, but didnt think it would go through the back panel and the trunk area.
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The positive cable goes from the battery, to the switch, from the switch to the alt. starter and fuse box under the hood, to cut off all power to the computer. The battery is grounded twice to the body for extra insurance. I also grounded the ground strap from the engine to the body on the passengers side. I have had no issues with my voltage dropping or anything.
01-01-2010, 07:45 PM
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I'd say I have a total of $230.00 invested with the box and Moroso cables costing me the majority of that.
It wasn't much fun, but I wouldn't mind helping someone do this to their car.
01-01-2010, 09:47 PM
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Not a problem, James. Just let me know when you need me to come by. Do you know anyone who can degree a cam, and check PTV clearance with the heads still on?
01-01-2010, 09:56 PM
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Nope, Sorry Bro. I don't know anyone. If I hear of anything, I'll lyk. Have you asked JRacing?? He may know someone. And I was just giving you a hard time man. I can handle it. 
But Thanks Anyways.
Looks Good Tho -Really!
But Thanks Anyways. Looks Good Tho -Really!
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One tip on the battery install.. if you run the cables in the car like I did, you might want to drill through the support that is under the passengers side seat and run the cables through that. Use grommets!!! I ran two runs from the switch. One run to the fuse box, and the other run to the starter and alternator. The distribution block is what goes to the alt/starter.
