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B-Body Battery in Trunk #1607626 04/15/14 12:46 AM 04/15/14 12:46 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	Can anyone tell me what kit they used to put the battery in the trunk? The battery that you used and some pictures would be nice. I'd like to run a really large AGM or Optima of some sort. Thanks My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: AlexP] #1607627 04/15/14 12:52 AM 04/15/14 12:52 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY A Ari440 master
Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	made my own setup with a ford #mt 65 battery 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: AlexP] #1607628 04/15/14 12:53 AM 04/15/14 12:53 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa	Quote: Can anyone tell me what kit they used to put the battery in the trunk? The battery that you used and some pictures would be nice. I'd like to run a really large AGM or Optima of some sort. Thanks How about two? Tray was fabbed from 1/2 angle. Hold downs were 1/2 angle aluminum. Doug 8112865-E28.jpg (91 downloads)

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: dvw] #1607629 04/15/14 12:55 AM 04/15/14 12:55 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa	The tray w/o batterys 8112867-F41.JPG (95 downloads)

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: AlexP] #1607630 04/15/14 06:46 AM 04/15/14 06:46 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 793 Utah topbrent super stock
topbrent super stock Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 793 Utah	Just my opinion, but I'd opt to leave it under the hood and use a lightweight modern battery instead. The weight of 20-50ft of 1/0 cable certainly adds up. Also, consider the aggravation of voltage drop, high resistance grounds, hot start issues, cable routing, and the real potential for meltdown failure with 25ft of constantly hot line running under the carpet day and night. If you do choose the trunk route, figure out your total maximum potential amperage load first. You will probably need larger capacity wire than what is provided with most cheapo kits. ECU, injectors, fans, pumps, stereo, headlights, horn, tailights, domelight, A/C, signals, markers, brake lights, 12v acc, oxygen sensors, ect.

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: topbrent] #1607631 04/15/14 04:21 PM 04/15/14 04:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Since mine is a street car I mounted mine in a plastic marine case. That way any thing I put in the trunk does not get any battery acid on it. Ron

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: 383man] #1607632 04/15/14 04:24 PM 04/15/14 04:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Then I mounted my cut out switch on the case. And since I did not want to drill any holes in the car I drilled a hole in the taillite lens. That way if I ever put it back to stock I only have to replace the taillite lens. Ron

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: 383man] #1607633 04/15/14 04:56 PM 04/15/14 04:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI D dizuster master
dizuster master D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI	Here is my "kit"...lol I took the battery tray from the front, and bolted it to the floor. Two 3/8" rods through the floor with a simple strap at the top... done.

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: AlexP] #1607634 04/15/14 06:50 PM 04/15/14 06:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az Crizila master
Crizila master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az	Quote: Can anyone tell me what kit they used to put the battery in the trunk? The battery that you used and some pictures would be nice. I'd like to run a really large AGM or Optima of some sort. Thanks Used a Summit kit #SUM-G2131-K and Flaming River kit #FLA-FR1003-2. 8113706-fuelcell2.jpg (54 downloads) Fastest 300

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: AlexP] #1607635 04/15/14 06:54 PM 04/15/14 06:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,206 New York polyspheric master
polyspheric master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,206 New York	The exact position of the battery changes your weight distribution (duh), but also your weight transfer. The distribution: weight directly over the axle is 100% (the actual battery weight) on the rear wheels, and nothing on the front. As the same weight moves back toward the bumper, the rear weight goes up (over 100%) and cantilevers weight off the front wheels. If hung on a tray out the back, a 100 lb. battery could add 200 lbs. etc. The transfer: The distance between the axle center and the battery affects how quickly the car rotates around the axle on launch - greater distance (high polar momentum) slows down rotation. This is both front-to-back, but also height - the box can be raised so that the trunk lid just closes. Expect to observe and tweak your suspension setting as needed. Boffin Emeritus

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: polyspheric] #1607636 04/16/14 12:39 AM 04/16/14 12:39 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA S StealthWedge67 master
StealthWedge67 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	Even though its just a street / strip car, I wanted it to be fully legal. So, I used a sealed & vented Taylor battery box. Shutoff is a Summit 250 amp waterproof rotary switch. 8114150-bat.png (58 downloads) LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: StealthWedge67] #1607637 04/16/14 12:41 AM 04/16/14 12:41 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA S StealthWedge67 master
StealthWedge67 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	8114153-dc.png (52 downloads) LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: StealthWedge67] #1607638 04/16/14 01:08 AM 04/16/14 01:08 AM
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MoparBilly master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,448 Phoenix, AZ	Left the battery in the front. 8114173-100_1024_-_Copy.jpg (72 downloads) "Livin' in a powder keg and givin' off sparks" 4 Street cars, 5 Race engines

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: MoparBilly] #1607639 04/16/14 01:10 AM 04/16/14 01:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,448 Phoenix, AZ M MoparBilly master
MoparBilly master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,448 Phoenix, AZ	Put a big bottle in the trunk! Much better performance than just swapping the battery back there... 8114176-100_1048_-_Copy.jpg (58 downloads) "Livin' in a powder keg and givin' off sparks" 4 Street cars, 5 Race engines

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: 383man] #1607640 04/16/14 01:27 AM 04/16/14 01:27 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Since mine is a street car I mounted mine in a plastic marine case. That way any thing I put in the trunk does not get any battery acid on it. Ron Why on the drivers side? 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: Thumperdart] #1607641 04/16/14 02:19 AM 04/16/14 02:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: Quote: Since mine is a street car I mounted mine in a plastic marine case. That way any thing I put in the trunk does not get any battery acid on it. Ron Why on the drivers side? I was waiting for someone to ask as I know they say the right side is best. But I only had enough cable to reach to the left side and I really dont think I would have noticed any difference on the right side. I mean this has worked fine for me and I did not have to buy anymore cable. When cash is tight you improvize. Ron Last edited by 383man; 04/16/14 02:24 AM.

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: StealthWedge67] #1607642 04/16/14 02:21 AM 04/16/14 02:21 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: Even though its just a street / strip car, I wanted it to be fully legal. So, I used a sealed & vented Taylor battery box. Shutoff is a Summit 250 amp waterproof rotary switch. Thats really a nice battery box but not cheap. So thats why I used the marine case as it was given to me for free but the one you use is the one I plan to get one day. Ron

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: 383man] #1607643 04/16/14 02:29 AM 04/16/14 02:29 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	I get it................It may act better on the pass. side or not............. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: B-Body Battery in Trunk [Re: 383man] #1607644 04/16/14 02:38 AM 04/16/14 02:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA S StealthWedge67 master
StealthWedge67 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	Quote: Quote: Even though its just a street / strip car, I wanted it to be fully legal. So, I used a sealed & vented Taylor battery box. Shutoff is a Summit 250 amp waterproof rotary switch. Thats really a nice battery box but not cheap. So thats why I used the marine case as it was given to me for free but the one you use is the one I plan to get one day. Ron I'm with you, Ron.... Budget plays a big part in most decisions on the car. But what I didn't want was to go to the track and be told to go home because I wasn't legal. LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

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