Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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I'd like to move the battery to the trunk of my wife '68 Cuda but since it's also a street car I do not want to put a shut off on the back of the car.
It's my understanding that there is an IHRA/NHRA rule requiring one but I was wondering if there was also and ET break for when it's required or does it not matter what ET, if you have it in the trunk you have to have an external shut off?
Wade Metzinger 918-809-0987 71 Cuda 9.28@145 -1s, Pglide 68 Cuda 10.64@124 1.45 60's 318->390 eddys Moparts discount code on WIX - moparts www.Filter1.com
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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Batt relocated to trunk = rear shut off for all power . you knew you knew the answer.
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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Yes you have to have one. On my 67 cuda its right through the center of my license plate.
67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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What most guys who are opposed to the look do, is use a push pull type of switch.
then you run the rod for the knob/switch through a small hole in whatver part you like.(a lense or behind the plate, or whatever)
Then, when not in use just unthread the rod, and put it in the glove box.
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut
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not only do you have to have a shut off at the back of the car, but the battery needs to be in an nhra approved box vented to the out side, or you need a rear firewall. bolted down with minimum 3/8 studs x2.
Last edited by maximum entropy; 01/14/09 03:41 PM.
for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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There are ways to make it easier and less conspicuous on a street car. Through the license plate, under a tail light.
My car is just as much of a street car as a race car, With glass bumpers I said screw it and just mounted it in the bumper as normal. The handle is close to body color though so it doesn't stick out quite as much. Never been hassled in tech about it either.
-Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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What most guys who are opposed to the look do, is use a push pull type of switch.
then you run the rod for the knob/switch through a small hole in whatver part you like.(a lense or behind the plate, or whatever)
Then, when not in use just unthread the rod, and put it in the glove box.
That is a great Idea.
I used a push/pull on Gina's car and was concerned about someone bumping it while we were driving on the street.
I used one of the existing hole in the bumper to put the rod through. If you have any it's an alternative to drilling into the body. I did have to ream it a little larger. But, if you take the rod out, you'll never notice.
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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What about the newer Chrysler products that come with the battery factory mounted in the trunk? I've seen them running at the track without a shutoff switch or a battery box.
Too many cars, too many parts, too little coin, too little space to work in, too little time left to make it all happen!
Update: down to one ride, still too many parts, a little more jingle in the pocket, gaining space, and it's going to happen this year!
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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What about the newer Chrysler products that come with the battery factory mounted in the trunk? I've seen them running at the track without a shutoff switch or a battery box.
Ah-Ha!!! A can of worms here???
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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What about the newer Chrysler products that come with the battery factory mounted in the trunk? I've seen them running at the track without a shutoff switch or a battery box.
Ah-Ha!!! A can of worms here???
IIRC, it's required IF you move the battery from the factory location.
No worms on the loose
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut off
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What about the newer Chrysler products that come with the battery factory mounted in the trunk? I've seen them running at the track without a shutoff switch or a battery box.
Don't need a box.
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut
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So now we have three wires going from the trunk to the front. 1 Big one and 2 little ones. Alternator and battery go to the left side and out the right side we go to the starter with the big one and the relay with the little one. I think I get it now.
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Re: Moving Battery to trunk, do you have to have a shut
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wha? i got to go to bed but i've been trying to figure out how to make my 2 post moroso shut off switch work ever since i bought it over a year ago soi'll check back in 2morrow. thx, dave
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