Safety Cut off switch

USMC302 · 08-27-2002, 01:06 PM

Went to the track in the coupe last weekend and couldn't run due to not having a safety cut off switch. They said I needed this because of the battery being in the trunk.

Anyone have any info on these, good install tips, or experiences on this? Thanks

WADS56 · 08-27-2002, 01:28 PM

I have the Moroso box with the Flaming River cut off switch. The box comes with the hold down, air tube, fastners, and gromets. The only bad thing I could say about it is that my friends like to shut it off on me making me look like a dumb ***.

fiveohpatrol · 08-27-2002, 01:49 PM

I dont know why it would change anything safetly wise by just moving your battery to the rear, but it is a rule to have a cutoff switch back there.

heres a site with some good info on it:
http://buffhomer.corral.net/custom.html

good luck

chris91LX · 08-27-2002, 03:06 PM

You just need to get a switch, I got the moroso NHRA leagal one for about $40 from Summit, and hook up the battery and a 4 gauge cable from the alternator. I'm in the process of doing this right now, well in the next week or so not right this minute. It's kind of a pita. Flaming river makes a nice setup with the push/pull rod you can remove for driving on the street, but it's freaking expensive, ~$80.

WheelsUp · 09-01-2002, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by USMC302
Went to the track in the coupe last weekend and couldn't run due to not having a safety cut off switch. They said I needed this because of the battery being in the trunk.

Anyone have any info on these, good install tips, or experiences on this? Thanks

Sounds like the tech guy was on it there,where ever there is

You can order one in Summit or Jegs,do you have the aluminum box or are you shielded off from it? Most NHRA tracks require a shield between and the battery but since you have a coupe it might not matter ask the tech guy next time you there.

USMC302 · 09-02-2002, 12:36 PM

yeah, it's fairly new track so I think they want to stay on there toes for a while. Good track though, anyway, I've got the plastic black box that mounts in there from summit. No shield though, I was under the impression you had to have the shield if you had the smaller gas tank is the trunk, but they didn't say anything about a shield. It's the track in Donaldsonwille, La, it's called No Problem Raceway, guess mine was a problem though..LOL
Does anyone have any pics from there installs? thanks

ultraflo · 09-02-2002, 01:00 PM

There is an excellent article in the Oct. '02 issue of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords on doing a trunk mounted battery, cables, and remote disconnect switch

A company called M.A.D. Enterprises sells a complete kit for the relocating the battery, along with the starter solenoid, to the trunk/hatch area. Really good b/w pics in the article... the on/off switch is a PUSH on/off type and mounts next to the license plate.

This kinda stuff always becomes available after I have to do all the hard stuff myself

... otherwise I'd have this particular kit. Looks like a really nice kit... I especially like the remote starter solenoid, but you have to buy an extra part called The Connection which goes where the starter solenoid used to be, so you can hook-up the original power feed wires and fusible links, and any other accesory you might've hooked up there...

I can post some pics of my setup later...

Oh, btw, Moroso makes two types of kill switches, one is a HD version and is recommended for extended use (street driving)...

ultraflo · 09-02-2002, 06:57 PM

Pics...

I used a hole saw to drill the hole for the switch and for the hole that's in my license plate too...

It's a Summit battery box, if you didn't already recognize it

chris91LX · 09-02-2002, 07:07 PM

You only need the shield if it's in a hatch and you don't have a sealed box that vents to the exterior of the car. The idea is to be sure the driver isn't poisoned by the fumes coming off a hot battery. Taylor makes a nice sealed box but it's pricey at about $100+.

08-27-2002, 01:06 PM	#1
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Safety Cut off switch Went to the track in the coupe last weekend and couldn't run due to not having a safety cut off switch. They said I needed this because of the battery being in the trunk. Anyone have any info on these, good install tips, or experiences on this? Thanks __________________

08-27-2002, 01:28 PM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I have the Moroso box with the Flaming River cut off switch. The box comes with the hold down, air tube, fastners, and gromets. The only bad thing I could say about it is that my friends like to shut it off on me making me look like a dumb ***. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

08-27-2002, 01:49 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I dont know why it would change anything safetly wise by just moving your battery to the rear, but it is a rule to have a cutoff switch back there. heres a site with some good info on it: http://buffhomer.corral.net/custom.html good luck __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

08-27-2002, 03:06 PM	#4
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You just need to get a switch, I got the moroso NHRA leagal one for about $40 from Summit, and hook up the battery and a 4 gauge cable from the alternator. I'm in the process of doing this right now, well in the next week or so not right this minute. It's kind of a pita. Flaming river makes a nice setup with the push/pull rod you can remove for driving on the street, but it's freaking expensive, ~$80. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

09-02-2002, 12:36 PM	#6
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	yeah, it's fairly new track so I think they want to stay on there toes for a while. Good track though, anyway, I've got the plastic black box that mounts in there from summit. No shield though, I was under the impression you had to have the shield if you had the smaller gas tank is the trunk, but they didn't say anything about a shield. It's the track in Donaldsonwille, La, it's called No Problem Raceway, guess mine was a problem though..LOL Does anyone have any pics from there installs? thanks __________________

09-02-2002, 01:00 PM	#7
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	There is an excellent article in the Oct. '02 issue of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords on doing a trunk mounted battery, cables, and remote disconnect switch A company called M.A.D. Enterprises sells a complete kit for the relocating the battery, along with the starter solenoid, to the trunk/hatch area. Really good b/w pics in the article... the on/off switch is a PUSH on/off type and mounts next to the license plate. This kinda stuff always becomes available after I have to do all the hard stuff myself ... otherwise I'd have this particular kit. Looks like a really nice kit... I especially like the remote starter solenoid, but you have to buy an extra part called The Connection which goes where the starter solenoid used to be, so you can hook-up the original power feed wires and fusible links, and any other accesory you might've hooked up there... I can post some pics of my setup later... Oh, btw, Moroso makes two types of kill switches, one is a HD version and is recommended for extended use (street driving)... __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

09-02-2002, 06:57 PM	#8
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Pics... I used a hole saw to drill the hole for the switch and for the hole that's in my license plate too... It's a Summit battery box, if you didn't already recognize it __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

09-02-2002, 07:07 PM	#9
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You only need the shield if it's in a hatch and you don't have a sealed box that vents to the exterior of the car. The idea is to be sure the driver isn't poisoned by the fumes coming off a hot battery. Taylor makes a nice sealed box but it's pricey at about $100+. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

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