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Battery Relocation, ...any write ups? |
yeahmag |
Jan 26 2007, 01:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Long, long time no post... How is everyone?
I've made some progress on the car and recently removed the rusty battery tray and stand with the intention of relocating the battery to the front. I know I've seen write ups on this, but can't for the life of me find any of them. I've purchased an affordable kit from Summit so I have the main parts. I'm just hung up on what the correct thing to do with the original mess of wires that attach to the positive side of the battery in the engine compartment. Thanks. -Aaron |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 26 2007, 11:29 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Since you have to run a cable to the starter anyway, an Audi 5000 remote 12v+ post is a good solution for the problem. It can be mounted in the engine compartment, has a convenient cable that will reach the starter, and provides a safe, secure attachment point for the small wires that were originally attached to the battery connection. It also provides a handy point to get battery power for electrical testing, and you can jump or charge the battery from it.
Another alternative is to weld a metal battery box in the floor of the rear trunk, adjacent to the firewall. It needs to be 3-4 inches deep. The existing starter cable will fit, and you need only to extend the smaller wires. The Audi post is again an ideal answer for that issue. The Cap'n |
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