Hey dudes,

I'm relocating my stock battery to the spare tire location (along with my amp hopefully) to maximize storage space in the trunk.

What should I do to vent the battery? I presume a closed box will be a bad thing, and I am a little concerned that if I seal off the battery by putting the spare tire liner/cover back on there will eventually be a build up of noxious gasses in that area....

also, I am not excited at all to spend $200+ on an dry cell or sealed battery when my stock one is perfectly fine...

I need some expert opinions guys!

Thanks

 

Umm...how about just leaving up front where its supposed to be instead of changing the 50/50 weight distribution of the car? Especially if you'r putting other stuff in the trunk like an amp and perhaps speakers.

 

i'm pretty sure that relocating wont ruin the 50/50 setting. a battery weighs like 5lbs. lol

 

Obviously you've never touched a car battery huh? You seriously think a battery weighs 5 lbs? You should be able to lift 5 lbs with your pinky finger, give it a try!

 

try again...race batteries barely weigh 5 pounds

 

OP,

First, when you're referring to moving your battery to the spare tire area and at the same time saying you're not going to purchase a dry cell; please be aware that you can not turn your stock battery on its side. Seeing as there is no other way you could fit in there I am just assuming you are going to slide back into the large area where the spare tire would sit. Do not do this with a non-dry cell battery.

If you are going to use an enclosure, then yes it should be vented. If you do a little digging you'll find some guys on here that pieced together a kit. Most of them achieved it successfully but ended up either spending close to 200 bucks or investing a lot of their time; which for some is worth more than 200 bucks.

From experience, I can tell you that it definitely changes the weight distribution; but so does everything. Removing your tire w/ spare tire accessories just about = the weight of the battery. I believe its 37lbs so that should be close. Removing your cat and installing a TP. Getting a lighter header. etc

Anyways, the point is, unless you are truly worried weight distribution, which it sounds like you're not considering you're contemplating an amp, just do what you want. More importantly though, learn from every single thing you do.

Most of the kits come with a box, harness and wiring. Look at some of the DIYs on here. Below are some I used.

http://honda-tech.co...d.php?t=2917161
http://honda-tech.co...d.php?t=2883511
http://honda-tech.co...d.php?t=2105963
https://www.s2ki.com/...on/page__st__50
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/837650-omalleys-winter-build/

 

Sigh......did he say he had a race battery? No, he didn't.

Do you really think omarisramo was talking about a race battery when he said a battery weighs 5 lbs? Doubt it.

In fact, the OP mentioned he had a stock battery.
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I think you miss read his comment. He was agreeing with you.

 

Sigh......did he say he had a race battery? No, he didn't.

Do you really think omarisramo was talking about a race battery when he said a battery weighs 5 lbs? Doubt it.

In fact, the OP mentioned he had a stock battery.
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I think you miss read his comment. He was agreeing with you.
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You're rigth! I just removed my post. My bad.

 

Really hot turbo
50/50 is out of the window with the sterio, turbo system, and my fatt ass lol i have no idea what the distribution is now!

 

thx for the info, that is great bud!

I didnt know the OEM battery wouldn't fit straight-up in the spare tire hole. too bad, but ohh well. guess it will go beside the passenger taillight.