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Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

I am doing the battery relocation and ordering stuff now..
This is so far I did and I will keep this updated and post pics..


day 1.

I had optima battery tray laying around, rusted so bad and sanded off..
[Image: tray_prep.jpg]

grabbed some paint
[Image: tray_paint.jpg]

Relocating Battery - Pics - Gravter - 09-20-2007

I just want to know why are you relocating?
Too much weight in the front or is it getting in the way for future mods?

Relocating Battery - Pics - zx5power - 09-20-2007

many people relocate to trunk but saving weight over the front wheels dont really do much , it does make it easier to wire amps tho

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

i need more space under engine bay area..
i have aftermarket horn that was soaked up in water and got another set and i want it to be higher up where battery is..

and also my intake, i am trying to run hose to the front directly but space isn't allowing..
if u look at this pic, only way to run hose is to go to svt snorkel..but under vibration, hose tears..
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as "zx5power" mentioned..i am not looking to see any improvement..just for look and easier for me to modify my car..

oh and also to get rid of Mcdonald scheme..it makes me hungry..

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

and nevermind those messy wires, this pic is an year old

Relocating Battery - Pics - NikiterZTS - 09-20-2007

konafocuswrc,Sep 19 2007, 11:54 AM Wrote:oh and also to get rid of Mcdonald scheme..it makes me hungry..
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hahaha

now im hungry :lol:

you should jet coat your svt header too.....it would look puuuuurty

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

true true, i might do jet coat or put stock heatshield on..
when jet coat first came out, i quoted for price and they wanted $275 or something..

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

wiring plan..
i will be using 150 amp fuse on 2ga wire.

[Image: plan.jpg]

Relocating Battery - Pics - girard.k - 09-20-2007

this is one of the sexiest engine bays ive ever seen in the focus...

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

tray is painted now and need to grab bolts and nuts
[Image: tray_paint2.jpg]

Relocating Battery - Pics - NikiterZTS - 09-20-2007

konafocuswrc,Sep 19 2007, 12:18 PM Wrote:true true, i might do jet coat or put stock heatshield on..
when jet coat first came out, i quoted for price and they wanted $275 or something..
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thats actually not too bad

Relocating Battery - Pics - bigman - 09-20-2007

i would relocate it in the front left bumper man. theres a TON of room in there. i wish i would have done that in retrospect.

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-20-2007

yeah i saw what you mean, but i kinda like show-off person..
you know..fancy looking battery terminals..can't resist..lol

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-23-2007

most stuff i wanted were not avaialble to be shipped to canada..wonder why..

these are the things i m going to order..
- rockford fosgate 2 ga amp kit
- monster battery terminal
- sticnger t style distribution block
- junction stud block

Relocating Battery - Pics - ZX3_2NV - 09-24-2007

with the kill switch do you only not want to start the car or do you want to be able to shut the car off aswell cause im running a kill switch for the track and you need to run the alternator wire to the kill swith as well as the power cable

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 09-25-2007

i can build relay to disable fuel or starter, so only reason putting kill switch is that i disconnect battery often..

so i think adding kill switch on negative wire is enough..

and for the positive wire, i m adding 150 amp fuse.

i guess this way is safe enough..

Relocating Battery - Pics - konafocuswrc - 10-15-2007

most of stuff came in except battery terminal..

but i decided to go ahead drill holes and mount tray..
and here is pic..
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Relocating Battery - Pics - darkpuppet - 10-15-2007

bigman,Sep 19 2007, 05:44 PM Wrote:i would relocate it in the front left bumper man.  theres a TON of room in there.  i wish i would have done that in retrospect.
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had my battery there because of the supercharger... I wouldn't recommend it as it makes it difficult to service, and it's not a very protected area.

Relocating Battery - Pics - ANTHONYD - 10-16-2007

darkpuppet,Oct 14 2007, 08:36 PM Wrote:
bigman,Sep 19 2007, 05:44 PM Wrote:i would relocate it in the front left bumper man.  theres a TON of room in there.  i wish i would have done that in retrospect.
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had my battery there because of the supercharger... I wouldn't recommend it as it makes it difficult to service, and it's not a very protected area.
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Nothing more fun than having to take the whole bumper off a car in -30? weather to change a dead batter eh DP??? :lol:

Relocating Battery - Pics - darkpuppet - 10-16-2007

ANTHONYD,Oct 15 2007, 12:03 PM Wrote:Nothing more fun than having to take the whole bumper off a car in -30? weather to change a dead batter eh DP??? :lol:
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thankfully it was in my parking garage... but still -- a 2 man job.