Battery box trunk relo pro's/con's

[Greg Hazlett]

Thinking about relocataing the battery to the trunk and I would like to hear from those that have done it to see if you felt it was worth it and would you do it again.

I know one of the pro's would be moving 40-45 lbs off the nose of the car and either centering it on the rear or placing it over the passenger side; I am running a KB BAP and twin 405 fuel pumps so I could eliminate the additional wiring for the FPDM's since I have a dedicated line for the FPDM's coming off the battery now...I could reduce that amount of wiring as well as stepping up the gauge since the distance to travel would be drastically reduced which theoretically would reduce load.

Thoughts?

 

[Turbostangs90]

As long as the proper gauge and style wire is used, done with a cut off switch, and all connections soldiered...then there isnt really a downside besides spending money.

 

[Agent007]

Pro... slightly greater weight transference which would be more conducive when looking for better track times
Con... you will no longer get to look at that pretty battery every time you pop your hood!

I'm sure there are more out there but this is all I can think of! LOL

 

[Greg Hazlett]

Pro... slightly greater weight transference which would be more conducive when looking for better track times
Con... you will no longer get to look at that pretty battery every time you pop your hood!

I'm sure there are more out there but this is all I can think of! LOL

LOL...I am ok with not seeing the battery.......

 

[DRock]

As long as the proper gauge and style wire is used, done with a cut off switch, and all connections soldiered...then there isnt really a downside besides spending money.

What kind of wire would you recomend? I take it 0 guage would probably be the best

 

[Greg Hazlett]

Looking online I think most of the kits come with 1 gauge.

 

[one eyed willy]

I used 0 gauge, no issues at all. Also installed a 300 amp breaker, most do a 150 or 200 amp but I did a 300. Cleans up the engine bay and also cleans up the wiring in thebtrunkfor the pumps,BAP and meth kit. I installed a small fuse panel in the spare tire area to add things as I need later.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

Anyone have any electrical/starting issues/gremlins after doing the relocate?

 

[retfr8flyr]

I haven't had any problems with my setup, everything works like stock. I wanted the trunk space so I put mine in the spare tire well.


Earl

 

[one eyed willy]

Anyone have any electrical/starting issues/gremlins after doing the relocate?

Not I..

 

[Hatchman]

Didn't work out so well for the 2010 Camarhoes

http://jalopnik.com/5242445/camaro-ss-recalled-for-battery-cable-issue

Just kidding, pretty easy mod, just stay away from any sharp edges and grounding out the cable. The thicker the better.

 

[Turbostangs90]

Use multistrand Welding lead, 4/0 is the size and you can get it from a welding supply. Its the BEST! Easy to bend and superconductive!

Off the disconnect switch on the battery side is where the wire that goes to the alternator should be connected (I used a 6 gauge wire with a 300 amp inline circuit breaker). The other side of the disconnect switch should run to the starter or distribution block, your choice.

 

[Hatchman]

Hey, Greg, I just checked in the garage, and I got 10-11 feet of MTX ThunderCable, 1/0 Gauge, 4214 strands of 36 AWG copper. Not enough to get it done, but good enough to get you started.

"All ThunderCables feature 105 degree C oversized PVC jacketing and high purity OFC copper stranding. ThunderCable Installer Standard is a very flexible power cable, perfect for everyday use. The jacket is oil and gas resistant too. Bonus!"

You can have, it's just been sitting in my garage for years.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

Hey, Greg, I just checked in the garage, and I got 10-11 feet of MTX ThunderCable, 1/0 Gauge, 4214 strands of 36 AWG copper. Not enough to get it done, but good enough to get you started.

"All ThunderCables feature 105 degree C oversized PVC jacketing and high purity OFC copper stranding. ThunderCable Installer Standard is a very flexible power cable, perfect for everyday use. The jacket is oil and gas resistant too. Bonus!"

You can have, it's just been sitting in my garage for years.

Sounds good, thanks!

When are you picking the car up?

 

[Bud]

Only con is having to run a master disconnect switch on the back of the car if you want to run at the track. I'm planning on grabbing a spare taillight and run one of the push/pull switches through it for the track.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

I don't think I will use the kill switch anyway.

 

[mustang1200]

I have my battery relocated to the trunk and have had no issues. I don't get to the track often so I didn't concern with the shutoff switch. My battery and box fit under the spare tire wheel cover. Trunk looks stock if you don't lift the spare tire cover.

 

[Hatchman]

Sounds good, thanks!

When are you picking the car up?

Wed or maybe Tuesday, depending on torrential downpours and when Mike gets done with her.

Will let you know.

 

[weather man]

I haven't had any problems with my setup, everything works like stock. I wanted the trunk space so I put mine in the spare tire well.


Earl

I like that idea.

 

[rojizostang]

i like mine. if you use an agm (absorbed glass mat) battery you technically don't need a box or a vent since they don't give off fumes.

i'm using #2 awg wire and have no issues. but i'm only running the stock fuel pump and no extra accessories or anything.

one poster said 4/0....that's huge.