Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Battery Relocation - Where?!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:30 PM
  #1  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default Battery Relocation - Where?!

I had a post a few weeks ago about relocating my battery.

I can't fit it in the spare tire area, it gets too narrow

Don't WANT to put it in the Ttop area, since I'd still like to put my Ttops there

Wont fit where the optional sub goes, it hangs over into the Ttop area


any suggestions??? Be creative
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:36 PM
  #2  
RAGENZ28's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 1
From: Port Hueneme, CA
Default

Why won't it fit into the spare tire area? Look at the photo from burkharts site. I also had a battery in my spare tire area without issues.
Attached Thumbnails Battery Relocation - Where?!-img_1938.jpg.w300h225.jpg  
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:33 PM
  #3  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

they removed the bracket that holds the power attenna, plus their aluminum bracket is raised above the floor a bit.

the mini tub might have cleared some sheet metal out of the way also

btw I'm using a Summit plastic sealed battery box
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:35 PM
  #4  
LS1SpeedAddict's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City,MD
Default

Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
I had a post a few weeks ago about relocating my battery.

I can't fit it in the spare tire area, it gets too narrow

Don't WANT to put it in the Ttop area, since I'd still like to put my Ttops there

Wont fit where the optional sub goes, it hangs over into the Ttop area


any suggestions??? Be creative
I put mine in the middle of the trunk, and I just finished relocating the T-top holders. I can take pics if you want.
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
  #5  
BackinBlack02SS's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
Default

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/misc/batterybox-full.jpg

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/misc/bb-install1.jpg

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/misc/bb-install2.jpg
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 09:05 PM
  #6  
DOUBT IT's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,511
Likes: 1
From: Central AL
Default

How about right here?

I drilled the holes, then used 4 5/16" machine screws w/washers to hold the plate down. Hasn't even moved yet, so the mount is pretty stout.



Link to thread:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/483785-battery-relocation-done-pics-inside.html

More pics:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/483795-battery-relocation-pics.html
Reply
Old May 14, 2008 | 08:45 AM
  #7  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by LS1SpeedAddict
I put mine in the middle of the trunk, and I just finished relocating the T-top holders. I can take pics if you want.
yes if you could show pictures that would be great!
Reply
Old May 14, 2008 | 08:46 AM
  #8  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

Those aren't NHRA legal for our cars since it isn't sealed
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 14, 2008 | 08:20 PM
  #9  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

any more pictures??
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 03:37 PM
  #10  
LS1SpeedAddict's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City,MD
Default

Hope this helps you














Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 06:11 PM
  #11  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

Slick!
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 07:42 PM
  #12  
LS1SpeedAddict's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City,MD
Default

When I get time I'm gonna paint everything black and add carpet to make it look more concealed. And there is plenty of clearance between the T-tops and the hatch
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 09:11 PM
  #13  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

did you just raise 'em straight up, or did you lean them towards the front of the car any?
Reply
Old May 16, 2008 | 07:59 AM
  #14  
LS1SpeedAddict's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City,MD
Default

For the most part they are straight up but we also bent the diamond plate on a slight 45* because it doesn't line up just right if it straight up only. You can kinda see the bend in the last pic. Also it has to be shimmed or it will be too wide and the tops will fall out.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:27 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE