Battery Relocation Help?
04-24-2012, 02:44 PM
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Battery Relocation Help?
I am looking to boost in a few months as time and the woman permits. I need to relocate for the turbo to fit... so here is my list so far:
Fuse:
I opted for a breaker, as its much easier to reset than a fuse
100 AMP
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSS-CB185-100/
Adequate?
Kill Switch:
I wasnt sure which i should look at? is 100 amp enough?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLA-FR1002/?rtype=10
Wire:
i was looking at a 20ft 0/1 gauge wire for power and ground
Crimps should be fine id assume?
The two wires going into the positive side of battery should just be crimped together and then run the line to the trunk correct?
Battery: Optima Yellow Top - 450cca
Fuse:
I opted for a breaker, as its much easier to reset than a fuse
100 AMP
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSS-CB185-100/
Adequate?
Kill Switch:
I wasnt sure which i should look at? is 100 amp enough?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLA-FR1002/?rtype=10
Wire:
i was looking at a 20ft 0/1 gauge wire for power and ground
Crimps should be fine id assume?
The two wires going into the positive side of battery should just be crimped together and then run the line to the trunk correct?
Battery: Optima Yellow Top - 450cca
04-24-2012, 04:19 PM
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Hey buddy check out www.wiringproducts.com for all your stuff. They carry absolutely everything imaginable for auto wiring. I personally used two 150amp breakers, one in the trunk, and one under the hood. It makes it simple to disconnect the power no matter where i'm working. I wouldn't screw with the kill switch unless you plan on racing the car, its really not needed. The breakers perform the same function. I used 4guage wire myself, and a pc925 battery. I connected both ends at the fuse box to one breaker and ran my power wire to the other side under the hood. I have some pics of how it looks in the trunk and maybe a few under the hood. They have some really nice copper terminals for your main cable and make sure and pic up a box of there double layer heat shrink. It is the best i've ever used. If I can be of any assistance don't hesitate to ask. Heres a few pics of how it looks.
You can see the breaker mounted directly under the fuse box, the two battery wires are attached to the other side of the breaker. They are waterproof and heat resistant, and to kill the power you just push the red button. 
This pic shows the other breaker and the battery. I know longer have the stereo, an Aem meth kit now resides in its place. You get the idea though. You choice of 1 guage is probably a little overkill, but you really can't have too much wire. I chose to run two breakers for another reason as well. In the event your main power wire rubs through somewhere in the interior of the car, It will kill the wire at both ends. If your breaker is under the hood and the wire rubs behind it, you could potentially burn the car down. As for the Ground I ran two, one to a bolt threaded into the spare tire hold down, and one to a stud I attached inside the passenger rear quarter. Anyway, hope this helps.
You can see the breaker mounted directly under the fuse box, the two battery wires are attached to the other side of the breaker. They are waterproof and heat resistant, and to kill the power you just push the red button. This pic shows the other breaker and the battery. I know longer have the stereo, an Aem meth kit now resides in its place. You get the idea though. You choice of 1 guage is probably a little overkill, but you really can't have too much wire. I chose to run two breakers for another reason as well. In the event your main power wire rubs through somewhere in the interior of the car, It will kill the wire at both ends. If your breaker is under the hood and the wire rubs behind it, you could potentially burn the car down. As for the Ground I ran two, one to a bolt threaded into the spare tire hold down, and one to a stud I attached inside the passenger rear quarter. Anyway, hope this helps.
12-19-2015, 11:01 AM
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As for a battery have you looked at this one, Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Extreme Rate Lithium Iron
http://www.amazon.com/Shorai-LFX36L3.../dp/B005FIUMOG
Less than 5 pounds and 540CCA. Thats 90 more CCA's than the yellow top.
I run them in my dirt and street bikes(up to 290CCA) and have never had to charge or mess with the battery even after sitting for 5 months.
ROD
Found it cheaper at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Shorai-Lithium...i+LFX36L3-BS12
http://www.amazon.com/Shorai-LFX36L3.../dp/B005FIUMOG
Less than 5 pounds and 540CCA. Thats 90 more CCA's than the yellow top.
I run them in my dirt and street bikes(up to 290CCA) and have never had to charge or mess with the battery even after sitting for 5 months.
ROD
Found it cheaper at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Shorai-Lithium...i+LFX36L3-BS12
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