Moving battery to rear trunk - good spot? |
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Moving battery to rear trunk - good spot? |
Tdskip |
Aug 9 2021, 10:29 AM
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Hi folks, hope everybody had a good weekend. This car is going to have a 2.4 L carbureted/6 engine hurt but at some point in the future will need the hell hole tidied up. I just need to get the engine in and the car running so well I understand I’m creating more work for myself at some point in the future it’s time to get this thing moving under its own power.
Given that I am thinking about relocating the battery to the position as shown. I am imagining a plastic battery tray that simply bolted to the floor would be fine, but wanted to get some thoughts prior to diving in.. Thanks! (Sharp eyed people who have had their morning coffee will probably spot that there’s a 3.2 L in there, different plans for that motor) |
Superhawk996 |
Aug 9 2021, 07:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,875 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I’m odd man out. I’ll offer a contrarian point of view that I felt helps the handling dynamics.
I prefer front trunk on center line. Down low reduce Cg height. Minimises the polar moment of inertia by centralised mass. Helps offset front end getting light with light fuel load. Down side is long cable (4ga welding cable) to positive terminal on starter. Weight of the cable is a negative but it too is down low so not a terrible thing overall. Ran my first teener like this - never a problem with starting other than once has a poor connection to the battery post. I felt this improved initial turn in on corners. Much easier to work on the battery in the Frunk. As another plus - it really opens up the engine compartment for service. Especially so with Carbs. YRMV |
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