Relocating battery to the trunk?

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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Default Relocating battery to the trunk?

I need a how to on relocating my battery in the trunk and what are the do's and dont's.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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get a 4 gauge wire all the way down both for neg and pos and do not i repeat do not put it someware were ur car leaks water
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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It is really easy, all you have to do is extend your positive cable so it will reach the rear of the car. then find a good spot for your ground. buy a dry cell battery, i recommend a red top. also get a battery box. it is really easy.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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I have some 6 gauge wire...will that work?
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PLAGUED_DB7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have some 6 gauge wire...will that work?</TD></TR></TABLE>Too small. Minimum 4 or 2 gauge, it depends on who you talk to.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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I suggest going to a local welding supply shop and picking up some ground cable. They will have cheap cheap cheap 2ga wire.

Get a sealed battery, or use a sealed box with a vent tube.

Also, if you race, most sanctioning bodies require a battery cutoff switch on the exterior of the vehicle, clearly labeled on and off.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JT2MA71 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also, if you race, most sanctioning bodies require a battery cutoff switch on the exterior of the vehicle, clearly labeled on and off.</TD></TR></TABLE> Hence why my sedan will never be legal for any Auto-X events, I refuse to cut into my minty fresh body panels
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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I replaced my taillight center section with aluminum plate framed with 3/8" bar stock...so I had no problem installing my cutoff switch back there. I tried to make it as flush as I could. I've hacked up the car enough for the cage and such, so it didn't bother me.

I'm supposed to have one in the supra...but I can't allow a hole saw to touch my supe! the body's straight and unmolested...I'd like to keep it that way!
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