battery relocation

Codeman · February 8th, 2010, 05:14 PM

Ok, so I have been wanting to relocate my battery to my trunk. I have a couple questions that I was curious about. Ok first what can I use to make a battery box? I do not want to buy an expensive one. Just something to keep the battery steady and prevent battery acid from getting on the carpet. Also, where should I run the cables? Under the car? or through the interior? Lastly, what happens to the hydrogen gas? I know that batteries give off hydrogen gas when they are under load or charging, so i am curious what to do about that since it would be in my trunk.

Matt. · February 8th, 2010, 05:21 PM

Yeah I was looking at doing this too, if anyone could do a wrightup that would be cool. I wanted to do it but was worrieing about the same things as well as making it not look halfass.

Codeman · February 8th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Ya, I mean the kits online are expensive. I would like a writeup or some more info. I don't want mine to look half ass either. any help thanks

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM

noone knows about this?

WLJohnson05 · February 9th, 2010, 11:12 AM

Cable route any tips: Battery Relocation to trunk - MustangForums.com
also some pics of the box
Mustang Battery Relocation Kit - Mustang Forums at StangNet

SSj_Guitarist · February 9th, 2010, 11:44 AM

so now I have a question..whats the point of putting it there? just more room under the hood for shit, or is there some other reason?

WLJohnson05 · February 9th, 2010, 12:35 PM

more room under the hood and better weight distribution

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 12:44 PM

the main reason is that our cars have more too much weight in the front end. so taking and removing some of the weight from the front end and placing it in the rear is a good idea.

and thanks

oh and johnson is that clear tube for venting the hydrogen gas outside? or what is it for?

WLJohnson05 · February 9th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

the main reason is that our cars have more too much weight in the front end. so taking and removing some of the weight from the front end and placing it in the rear is a good idea.

and thanks

oh and johnson is that clear tube for venting the hydrogen gas outside? or what is it for?

that would be my guess

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 01:55 PM

alright thanks. that helped me kind of get an idea on what to do and how to make it.

F8L GT · February 9th, 2010, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by SSj_Guitarist

so now I have a question..whats the point of putting it there? just more room under the hood for shit, or is there some other reason?

With anything taken off the front of the car, you can almost double what it weighs for what you really take off it since it comes off the front. Its like trying to lift a 5 gal bucket full of water straight up, it lefts easy, now lock your elbow and try and raise it with your arm at full length. Its a lot harder. same concept goes when taking weight off the front of a car

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 05:05 PM

good way of putting it

anyways more weight over the passenger back tire will add better traction, and since i have to have a battery anyway, i might as well make it serve another purpose. F8L GT where did you route your battery cable? Through the vehicle or under it?

F8L GT · February 9th, 2010, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

good way of putting it anyways more weight over the passenger back tire will add better traction, and since i have to have a battery anyway, i might as well make it serve another purpose. F8L GT where did you route your battery cable? Through the vehicle or under it?

I ran it on the inside. Heres a link

Battery Relocation

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 07:03 PM

Holy, that looks like a lot of work. I did not know it was so much. I suppose tho to make it look professional. Ok so what is the thing on the trunk lid? I was a little confused there? Is that so you can charge your battery from the trunk at the track?

F8L GT · February 9th, 2010, 07:15 PM

The thing on the trunk lid is the disconnect switch. You need one to run at the track if the battery is move from the stock location

jessemachone · February 9th, 2010, 07:22 PM

this may help too:

Battery Relocation & Wiring - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 08:05 PM

Ok guys thanks a bunch. I guess i will have a lot more work to do if im going to do this since I want to run at the track. Well I suppose it is best to do it right the first time. Thanks so much for all of the help.

99 BLUE V6 · February 9th, 2010, 09:31 PM

i just did battery relocate this saterday. i bought a optima battery they are sealed. optima claims you can mount upside down if nessasary and mount in car. (lol) so no need for expensive battery box. use money for top of the line battery. every thing is done just waiting for battery and custom mount to show up thursday.

i"m not racing. i"m showing if i want to ad cut off switch i can always ad later

Codeman · February 9th, 2010, 09:36 PM

do you know if the nhra allows that? I am planning on going to the strip some this summer. If so that would be sweet and easy instead of adding that emergency shut off and relay to protect the car.

F8L GT · February 9th, 2010, 09:39 PM

No matter what you will still need a cut off, and it has to be hooked up so that if its turned off, it will shut the car off.

February 8th, 2010, 05:14 PM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	battery relocation Ok, so I have been wanting to relocate my battery to my trunk. I have a couple questions that I was curious about. Ok first what can I use to make a battery box? I do not want to buy an expensive one. Just something to keep the battery steady and prevent battery acid from getting on the carpet. Also, where should I run the cables? Under the car? or through the interior? Lastly, what happens to the hydrogen gas? I know that batteries give off hydrogen gas when they are under load or charging, so i am curious what to do about that since it would be in my trunk. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 8th, 2010, 05:21 PM	#2
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I was looking at doing this too, if anyone could do a wrightup that would be cool. I wanted to do it but was worrieing about the same things as well as making it not look halfass. __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

February 8th, 2010, 06:49 PM	#3
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ya, I mean the kits online are expensive. I would like a writeup or some more info. I don't want mine to look half ass either. any help thanks __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#4
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	noone knows about this? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 11:12 AM	#5
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	Cable route any tips: Battery Relocation to trunk - MustangForums.com also some pics of the box Mustang Battery Relocation Kit - Mustang Forums at StangNet __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

February 9th, 2010, 11:44 AM	#6
SSj_Guitarist Regular 2004 V6 'Stang NYT Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	so now I have a question..whats the point of putting it there? just more room under the hood for shit, or is there some other reason? __________________ My 'Stang

February 9th, 2010, 12:35 PM	#7
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	more room under the hood and better weight distribution __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

February 9th, 2010, 12:44 PM	#8
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	the main reason is that our cars have more too much weight in the front end. so taking and removing some of the weight from the front end and placing it in the rear is a good idea. and thanks oh and johnson is that clear tube for venting the hydrogen gas outside? or what is it for? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Last edited by Codeman; February 9th, 2010 at 12:48 PM.

February 9th, 2010, 01:55 PM	#10
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright thanks. that helped me kind of get an idea on what to do and how to make it. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 05:05 PM	#12
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	good way of putting it anyways more weight over the passenger back tire will add better traction, and since i have to have a battery anyway, i might as well make it serve another purpose. F8L GT where did you route your battery cable? Through the vehicle or under it? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 07:03 PM	#14
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Holy, that looks like a lot of work. I did not know it was so much. I suppose tho to make it look professional. Ok so what is the thing on the trunk lid? I was a little confused there? Is that so you can charge your battery from the trunk at the track? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 07:15 PM	#15
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	The thing on the trunk lid is the disconnect switch. You need one to run at the track if the battery is move from the stock location __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

February 9th, 2010, 07:22 PM	#16
jessemachone The Big Spoon 88 5.0 5 Speed Notch <>< never fast enough Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHL -> PHX Posts: 3,070 iTrader: 0 reviews	this may help too: Battery Relocation & Wiring - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

February 9th, 2010, 08:05 PM	#17
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ok guys thanks a bunch. I guess i will have a lot more work to do if im going to do this since I want to run at the track. Well I suppose it is best to do it right the first time. Thanks so much for all of the help. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 09:31 PM	#18
99 BLUE V6 Premium Member 99 V6 BASE NEVER RACED THIS ONE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PALM BEACH FLORIDA Posts: 1,377 iTrader: 1 reviews	i just did battery relocate this saterday. i bought a optima battery they are sealed. optima claims you can mount upside down if nessasary and mount in car. (lol) so no need for expensive battery box. use money for top of the line battery. every thing is done just waiting for battery and custom mount to show up thursday. i"m not racing. i"m showing if i want to ad cut off switch i can always ad later __________________ Last edited by 99 BLUE V6; February 10th, 2010 at 06:00 AM.

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February 9th, 2010, 09:36 PM	#19
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	do you know if the nhra allows that? I am planning on going to the strip some this summer. If so that would be sweet and easy instead of adding that emergency shut off and relay to protect the car. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 9th, 2010, 09:39 PM	#20
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	No matter what you will still need a cut off, and it has to be hooked up so that if its turned off, it will shut the car off. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

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