Why do a battery relocation ?
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Why do a battery relocation ? Somebody asked me when I was doing a battery relocation now? I said I don't know yet but soon but why should i ? I'm confused as to why he asked me this ? Why do people do them?
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Originally Posted by necrocannibal
I think it's mostly to put weight over the rear instead of the front.
I understand the argument about the adding 5 lbs of wire weight, "just get a lightweight battery".. But putting the battery in the back made a ridiculous difference in the way my car transferred weight on the street. And you never know what issues could arise that you may need the extra capacity of a regular battery.
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
It's a transfer of like 80 pounds.
I understand the argument about the adding 5 lbs of wire weight, "just get a lightweight battery".. But putting the battery in the back made a ridiculous difference in the way my car transferred weight on the street. And you never know what issues could arise that you may need the extra capacity of a regular battery.
I understand the argument about the adding 5 lbs of wire weight, "just get a lightweight battery".. But putting the battery in the back made a ridiculous difference in the way my car transferred weight on the street. And you never know what issues could arise that you may need the extra capacity of a regular battery.
A stock sized battery weighs 35lbs, thats it!!!! Anything above that (you moved) is ADDED weight NOT transferred weight. Properly sized wire run to the back will be over 5lbs PLUS you have to mount the battery down with something (i.e. more added metal). And "ridiculous" difference.....nope, that was mostly in your head. 
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
I love posts like this. Where do you come up with this BS? A stock sized battery weighs 35lbs, thats it!!!! Anything above that (you moved) is ADDED weight NOT transferred weight. Properly sized wire run to the back will be over 5lbs PLUS you have to mount the battery down with something (i.e. more added metal). And "ridiculous" difference.....nope, that was mostly in your head.
A stock sized battery weighs 35lbs, thats it!!!! Anything above that (you moved) is ADDED weight NOT transferred weight. Properly sized wire run to the back will be over 5lbs PLUS you have to mount the battery down with something (i.e. more added metal). And "ridiculous" difference.....nope, that was mostly in your head.I don't understand why you're getting upset simply because someone says something that you do not agree with.. I'm glad you think that what you did was the right thing.. And it is if it works for you, but you're the same guy telling these guys that your battery is great, even though it frequently comes up that the same battery simply isn't enough for regular street duty?
Relax pal
Edit: to anyone who can afford one of the high powered, low weight lithium batteries (or whatever they are), by all means.. That's the dream.
And I'm sorry that I offended you by claiming a stock battery was "like" 40 pounds, rather than 35
Last edited by SteenH; Feb 16, 2017 at 12:55 PM.
The Simple answer, It is to take the weight of the battery from the front and put it in the rear.
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
How can you say that it's not transferred weight though? You're removing 35 from the FAR front where you don't want it, and putting it into the back where it's helpful. (In my simple mind, that's a transfer of 70 pounds) And as stated the wiring weighs something.. (id honestly be surprised if it was over 5 lbs, and the aluminum box..)
I don't understand why you're getting upset simply because someone says something that you do not agree with.. I'm glad you think that what you did was the right thing.. And it is if it works for you, but you're the same guy telling these guys that your battery is great, even though it frequently comes up that the same battery simply isn't enough for regular street duty?
Relax pal
Edit: to anyone who can afford one of the high powered, low weight lithium batteries (or whatever they are), by all means.. That's the dream.
And I'm sorry that I offended you by claiming a stock battery was "like" 40 pounds, rather than 35
I don't understand why you're getting upset simply because someone says something that you do not agree with.. I'm glad you think that what you did was the right thing.. And it is if it works for you, but you're the same guy telling these guys that your battery is great, even though it frequently comes up that the same battery simply isn't enough for regular street duty?
Relax pal
Edit: to anyone who can afford one of the high powered, low weight lithium batteries (or whatever they are), by all means.. That's the dream.
And I'm sorry that I offended you by claiming a stock battery was "like" 40 pounds, rather than 35
I went all against the grain. Lightweight battery, in the rear and fuel cell in the front 
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
I gotta make sure its charged up pretty well. It does try to drag a little if I have to start it a couple times, or run the fans for a little bit with it not running. I do have a gear reduction starter, but I'm not running crazy compression either. But it's also a BBC and I run no electronics. If I had a bunch of power stuff in the car still I would probably go back to something bigger.
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