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11-11-2001, 01:14 PM | #1 |
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Battery relocation tips
Hello all, I am in the process of installing a battery relocation kit into my rear hatch. I have the Moroso sealed battery box, a master on/off switch, and am relocation the starter relay to the rear of the car as well. I am using 4 gauge wire for the starter/batt terminals and 10 gauge for the alternator charge wire. I am trying to find anyone who knows any tips/tricks to pass along to me to help make this install any easier. I am trying not to fall into pitfalls that others may have before me. Thanks for any help you can supply.
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11-11-2001, 02:30 PM | #2 |
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I followed this site:
http://buffhomer.corral.net/custom.html This way it is NHRA legal. Here's mine with the Taylor box:
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11-12-2001, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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I agree with the above post thats how I plan to do mine in a few weeks. As far as using 10g wire thats nowhere near big enough. If you use small wire you'll have trouble starting the car when its hot.
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11-12-2001, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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if you dont want any problems then do it like this
run 1/0 GA welding cable from the battery to the starter soiloniod..run 4 gauge welding cable from the Alternator to the starter soilniod also(only if your running a 3G alt) it might be a wise deseicion to run a dedticated 4 gauge wire up to the front for the computer and sensor grounds besides running a piece of 1/0 GA to the floor by the battery..that way there will be ground interferance and the computer will run perfect.. i havent had problem without running a seperate ground upfront but i have heard some people do have problems with compters without doing this..
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11-12-2001, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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As long as you ground the battery to the frame, and have a dedicated cable between the frame and the engine, you'll be fine (those damn rubber motor mount pads don't do much for grounding!).
Take care, -Chris
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