battery box for relocation
battery box for relocation Planning on moving the battery to the spare tire compartment. Can I use a Plastic box with a vent or does it have to be metal of some kind? If so where is the best place to get a metal box?
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I bought my metal battery box on ebay. Mine doesn't seal up the battery in any way, so I put in the NHRA-mandated .038 Aluminum firewall.
If you use a moroso battery box, which is a sealed plastic box you are fine. it just has to be ventetd to the outside of the car via a hose, which can be done thru the drain grommits, etc.etc.
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^ +1. Moroso is the only legal plastic box. If there is no firewall divider between the batt and the driver compartment then a metal box is mandatory (excluding moroso's). If there is a metal firewall then any plastic box is deemed legal. What is the thickness of your firewall you made? -Mark
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^ +1. Moroso is the only legal plastic box. If there is no firewall divider between the batt and the driver compartment then a metal box is mandatory (excluding moroso's). If there is a metal firewall then any plastic box is deemed legal. What is the thickness of your firewall you made? -Mark
summit's premium plastic box (identical to moroso's) is listed as NHRA legal too
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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summit's premium plastic box (identical to moroso's) is listed as NHRA legal too
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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still cheaper than moroso though
I just have a fundamental issue putting a battery in a highly conductive aluminum box
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Drilling the battery box for cable and vent tube entry is required. NHRA and IHRA approved when installed according to the sanctioning bodies rules. Inside dimensions are approximately: L- 10.75 in.; W - 8.5 in.; H- 9 in.
Ok, I know its a month old but anyways............ I don't care about money, no I am not rich but I want to do it once and right. I want to put it in the fender well and have a red top optima. What battery box fits there and is NHRA legal? Thanks and btw I've searched the living **** out of this and seems this hasn't been answered yet unless a custom made box.
That sucks, there has to be a box that will fit in the fender well????
I know all the rules, etc and what to do and not to do......... wiring, yada... but I jsut want to find out what box will fit in that fender well. I can make my own bracket if I have to. Anyone
I know all the rules, etc and what to do and not to do......... wiring, yada... but I jsut want to find out what box will fit in that fender well. I can make my own bracket if I have to. Anyone
