First, thanks for the quick and detailed responses
Actually my first thought was to put it under the bed. There's a cumfy spot
on a cross brace on the drivers side well before the rear wheels. It
wouldn't work with the stock bat (too big), but if I get a cheap small one
it should fit.
Ok new plan. Leave a cheep small bat under the bed, use quick disconnects
to "activate/deactivate" it. When I'm racing I'll connect everything and
pull the big bat out. When I'm not racing I'll disconnect both ends of the
small battery cabling and re connect/insert the big battery.
I like the idea of big mock post so I can get some jumpers on there if
needed.
Gregg, could you expand on this push/pull switch, I don't know what this
means, when you get a chance, off list is fine too. If I go under the bed
then for sure I'll get a battery box, in the bed I don't think I'd need one.
Jay W
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:31:03 -0800
From: "Steven T. Ekstrand" <cyberlaw@earthlink.net>
Subject: DML: Re: Battery Relocation
Moroso makes a small black plastic remote battery post block. It has an
insulated center post that you attach the two positive battery cables to.
It's great for jump starting or charging when the battery is sealed away in
a box in the truck or under the bed.
Yes I said UNDER the bed. If you're really ambitious thats the best place
for autox. Get that weight down low and centered in the vehicle.
For drag racing, as far back as possible and high is fine. Usually, far
back passenger corner.
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one caution on mounting a battery in the back for drag racing... any nhra
tracks that follow the safety regs will require a push pull switch at the
rear of the vehicle. as the bat is outside the passenger compartment just
about any batt box or tray should be acceptable.
also instead of getting the moroso cable kit it may be better to just go to
a welding shop for the cable... conducts better... buy the thickest cable
they have, as you will be running this a long way and don't want a drop in
power.
I have some other comments. but work is busy now.
Gregg
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