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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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ok guys im going to place my BAT in the trunk this week... i just need to know that im doing it right.. here is a pic of my current set up... so all i have to do is run the positive line to the trunk and connect it to the BAT. and then just ground the negitive in the trunk right? but then what do i do with the negitive side of the solenoid?

Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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theres no negative side of the solenoid left side is from bat then right side goes to starter.run the left side to the bat and ground in trunk like you said.Make sure to use a larger gauge wire
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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oh.. ok so that black cable there goes to the starter... got it... thanks
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Bats live in caves.

Batteries live under the hood or in the trunk.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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I suggest you also put in a larger engine-to-body ground cable, since the battery will no longer be grounded to the engine.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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here's some ideas
http://www.midnightdsigns.com/Mustang/Battery.htm
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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ha ha ha...am i the only one who doesnt find the humor in this smart a $$ remark
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Bats live in caves.

Batteries live under the hood or in the trunk.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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I see the humor in it as well.

Just a side note. Moving the battery to the trunk is very close to the equivalentof moving your engine back 1".
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Just remember that if you go to a drag strip that onforces the rules, they'll prolly want you to have a safety switch on the rear
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