Batter relocation?

golferjoe11 · 07-05-2009, 08:41 PM

Has anybody done this mod? I would imagine it would create a big improvement in weight distribution.

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texas_stang02 · 07-05-2009, 08:50 PM

i did but only cause it was necessary.. my blower's aftercooler tank sits where the battery used to. and yeah, any weight you can move to the back wheels is definitely a plus.

JayC · 07-05-2009, 09:08 PM

Good mod for sure but there's a lot more to it than I thought, if you want it to look good. Here's some pics..........

StriderTacticaL · 07-05-2009, 09:29 PM

I personally would just get a drycell odyssey battery. Lighter, safer, smaller. No need to fumble with the wires and etc to the back. The only reason I would relocate the battery to the back is if I needed the space for the aftercooler tank.

JayC · 07-05-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StriderTacticaL

I personally would just get a drycell odyssey battery. Lighter, safer, smaller. No need to fumble with the wires and etc to the back. The only reason I would relocate the battery to the back is if I needed the space for the aftercooler tank.

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I ran the Odyssey battery for several years. Here's my problem with them.
Unable to run bottle heater without engine running. Car would not start after 5-7 days of sitting. Car would not start on mornings when the temp was below 32* or so. I took the SOB out last fall to install my OEM battery for the winter and dropped it on the garage floor. So, I could replace it and live with the problems or do the relocation. I moved the OEM battery to the trunk and solved all my problems plus removed weight from the front and placed it in the rear where it can actually help.

StriderTacticaL · 07-05-2009, 09:58 PM

This is majorly OT but hey JayC do you have any vids if you running the track?

texas_stang02 · 07-05-2009, 10:02 PM

JayC, that's a real nice touch adding the cutoff switch in the center of the license plate like that.

JayC · 07-05-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StriderTacticaL

This is majorly OT but hey JayC do you have any vids if you running the track?

Here's one from a couple years ago.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/J...-new_79559.htm

JayC · 07-05-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by texas_stang02

JayC, that's a real nice touch adding the cutoff switch in the center of the license plate like that.

Thanks, I was really hesitant to cut a hole in the car but at least I can cover it easily with a new plate .... lol

lizzyfan · 07-05-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StriderTacticaL

This is majorly OT but hey JayC do you have any vids if you running the track?

And an interior shot! Please!!