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Jul 10, 2008 | 06:13 PM

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battery relocation

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?

Jul 10, 2008 | 07:11 PM

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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.

Jul 10, 2008 | 07:36 PM

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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...

Jul 10, 2008 | 08:03 PM

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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

Jul 10, 2008 | 08:06 PM

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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).

Jul 10, 2008 | 09:54 PM

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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.

Jul 11, 2008 | 06:55 AM

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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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Jul 11, 2008 | 07:56 AM

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