Battery Relocation

[Emcee gsxtc]

You need to make sure its an NHRA approved battery box, NOT MARINE BOXES. You can get away with a marine box that they sell at Wal-Mart but once you go to a track unlike Rock Falls or Cedar Falls, and if you start running sub 12s they get anal. The only approved box I know of is the Moroso. It is this one: MOROSO BATTERY (http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/moroso_battery_box/)
I just searched google so I don't know if it is cheaper, that is the first site that popped up.

[LightningGSX]

Originally posted by gixxer@Sep 9 2004, 03:08 AM
i have mine grounded to one of the rear strut bolts, been working for a few months now no probs, but what they are saying makes sense. i DID forget to put a breaker in, i knew i was suppossed to but it totally slipped my mind!
It may not always be noticeable, but resistance in the ground path will put extra stress on electrical stuff, such as starters, window motors, etc.

[john]

I have/had mine on the strut. I had to temporarily move it to a small bolt in the trunk one night when the connector broke off. Thanks for reminding me. I forgot about it.

After doing mine, I have had several electrical problems. The alternator went out and I am still having problems keeping the battery charged. You need a box and switch as Mike described. Iceman has a swith and box at his house he will sell. Pm him. I also have the switch behind the plate but I do not have the same style as Mike. I have the cheaper Flaming River switch. I believe Iceman has the same.

[Raptor]

I use the polished aluminum Taylor which fits the bill nicely. Welded a stud in the back right to the body and I have never had problems with anything electrical on the car. I don't think it is absolutely necessary to run a full length ground, but I do think it is a good idea as well. In my case mainly because I run off the battery only for the 1/4. I plan to upgrade to a 16 volt system with the new motor and at that point the full length ground will also be in place.

BTW, we get the taylor kits with the cable for just a bit over $100. It is the nicest setup I have seen and I did do my research as always.

[LightningGSX]

I wouldn't worry about the enclosure as much as I would worry about its mounting.A not so solid mounted battery/battery box could fuck you up good in a frontal collision.

[Raptor]

The NHRA has rules for mounting the boxes as I mentioned. They have to be mounted to the frame with 3/8" bolts etc. If you intend on being NHRA compliant, you will be fine in traffic. If you hit something hard enough to break a correctly mounted battery loose, the battery hitting you in the back of the head is the least of your problems. Adhere to the rules and you will be fine.