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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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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) |
Tdskip |
Aug 10 2021, 06:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the considerations.
I've found that I use the front trunk a LOT for luggage on road trips etc so a bit concerned about chewing up that space. I think due to the shape of the rear trunk I don't find myself using it much, hence that as a potential placement option. Open to be convinced otherwise, can't argue with the physics of your suggestion. |
Jamie |
Aug 10 2021, 07:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,034 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the considerations. I've found that I use the front trunk a LOT for luggage on road trips etc so a bit concerned about chewing up that space. I think due to the shape of the rear trunk I don't find myself using it much, hence that as a potential placement option. Open to be convinced otherwise, can't argue with the physics of your suggestion. Superhawk's physics are correct, but application has many negatives to me. A heavy cable running the length of the body has potential loss of battery "energy," and a real potential for shorts that could be catastrophic! The newer selection of lighter dry cell batteries available makes the trunk location viable with fewer potential location negatives. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I just prefer the original battery tray location with a smaller and lighter new battery, a slight offset for the weight of the driver. . |
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