What gauge wire did you use?

 

I used 0 guage

 

astig, That is a gorgeous install. If I were to do a battery relocation, I'd probably follow your setup with a drycell. Very very nice work.

 

I agree. I used that same location after seeing astig's pics above. Since I'm lazy, I used the OEM battery and battery tray and just cut some holes for the wires. It was super easy.



I used a distribution block from McMaster-Carr to connect the cables. (I liked dsddcd's idea of using a switch, but was in a hurry and went in a different direction. This also allowed me to avoid dealing with crimping or soldering any connections.) I mounted it under the passenger fender where the windshield washer tank used to be, since I'd already pulled everything there as part of my wire tuck. Popped a hole in the inner fender wall to route the 0-gauge wire back to the trunk, and Presto! All done.



Here's the new positive wire coming in through the fender wall and running along the passenger door sill. I got the loop clamps to hold it in place from Lowe's, along with most of the other hardware. They have body bolts too.


This thread was a big help in planning my relocation. Many thanks!!

 

Looking very good that distribution box it nice.

One note if you do not have a postive lug under the hood it will be a PITA to jump start, use a timing light.........

You can still run a small peice of wire into the engine bay to a lug however.

 

I relocated mine on the crossmember, I made an aluminum basket for it and riveted it to the crossmember. I used a braille auto battery though so this really made the relocation possible.

This is the best pic I have right now.

 

Thanks! Re: the jump starting, do you just mean from a location standpoint? Or is there anything else to consider? Shortly after doing the relo I actually helped jump start a friend's car. He was quite confused when I backed the trunk of my car up to his engine bay, but it worked great.

Neeman77, that's a slick crossmember relo. I had thought of doing something similar, but am using that space for turbo piping at the moment. What turbo setup is that? It's super clean.

 

I was thinking more about when your battery goes low. If the battery is dead or very low then you have to get in the trunck and hook everything there, if it is under the hood then you can just hook the cables just like having a battery there. Really it is just a convienence not really needed.

 

neeman 77 i have it in the excact same position as in your car. How long does it last yours until the battery goes dead? Mine with my 5901 viper alarm and a set of Apexi earth kit the battery goes dead in 4 days if i do not move the car

 

what kind of bracket/ mount are you guys using? i need something like that! thanks a lot

if any of you can make me one ill pay you for labor and parts! i want to fit a full size yellow top or braille battery in there