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Old 07-10-2008, 06:13 PM
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I have a 5.3 from a silverado in a 78 firebird, and want to move the battery into the trunk. My question is can I put the battery in the trunk without confusing the computer?
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My battery is in the trunk and I really don't think the computer has a clue. About 400 miles on my car and no problems. Just make sure you have good grounds.
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My computer ask me if the battery is in the back, but i'm like, "nah computer, its up front"

Then my computer squints at me and just stares for a little while...
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
My computer ask me if the battery is in the back, but i'm like, "nah computer, its up front"

Then my computer squints at me and just stares for a little while...
LOL
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
My computer ask me if the battery is in the back, but i'm like, "nah computer, its up front"

Then my computer squints at me and just stares for a little while...
lol....

FORGOTTEN - are you planning on running a shut-off switch? if so then yes, it will kill the B+ memory and it will have to re-learn every time you turn the switch off... easy way to remedy that would be take the memory B+ wire right to the positive lug of the battery(thats how mine is set up).
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
My computer ask me if the battery is in the back, but i'm like, "nah computer, its up front"

Then my computer squints at me and just stares for a little while...


Batt in back will be fine.
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
My computer ask me if the battery is in the back, but i'm like, "nah computer, its up front"

Then my computer squints at me and just stares for a little while...





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Originally Posted by Brismo7
My computer ask me if the battery is in the back, but i'm like, "nah computer, its up front"

Then my computer squints at me and just stares for a little while...
I'm sure one of the mail order tuners would be happy to tune that out for you
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Damn It's nice to have a good laugh every once and a while.
Just make sure you run a big enough cable to the starter, we use a 1 or 0 guage welding cable.
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