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12secondv6
09-19-2006, 02:49 PM
What constitutes a "battery hold down?"

In the past, I may have looked at this rule.... and used my interpretation of it.... :) Zip ties RULE!

But.... I think I should make the car more "legal."

I am relocating my battery a little father back in the engine bay..... about 2 1/2 feet back... and I am limited on room.

I plan on mounting it to the frame rail... and have a metal strap over the top.

I wonder if that is legit?
NJSPEEDER
09-19-2006, 02:58 PM
my understanding is basically that it jsut has to be held firmly in place. i have seen metal straps, belts, and stock style hold downs used lots of times on relocated batts.
just get it secured in a way that it doesn't move around if you tug on it and you should be good
12secondv6
09-19-2006, 02:59 PM
Zip ties keep it snug ;)
WildBillyT
09-19-2006, 03:38 PM
If it looks half-assed they will fail you, the rule can be subjective.
98tadriver
09-19-2006, 03:45 PM
what about relocating it to the rear of the car?
qwikz28
09-19-2006, 03:47 PM
what about relocating it to the rear of the car?
probably nitrous getting in the way

i say a strap would suffice, but i dont know **** so dont listen to me
Firebird67dude
09-19-2006, 03:51 PM
Wat if u put it inplace of ur passenger seat? Just bolt it down to the floor.
WildBillyT
09-19-2006, 04:03 PM
If you have a hatchback you will need a firewall between the battery and the trunk. You cannot have it in a passenger compartment.
johnjzjz
09-19-2006, 04:18 PM
all relocated battries have to be secured to a frame rail threaded rod can be used but it cant move at all ---- some tracks check---- if u pass island you can race anywhere in the USA --- jz
12secondv6
09-19-2006, 06:16 PM
Ok, cool.

I had the set up in the trunk area many years ago.... but ran into too many charging issues when I went with the dual bottle/ warmer set up.

This will still be in the engine bay..... just in place of the heater core.

Pic's to come

Thanks!
79CamaroDiva
09-19-2006, 07:53 PM
uhhh, yeah.. what they all said.

and if its relocated to the trunk you also need to have a on/off switch on the back of the car...


any other questions, ask johnjzjz... he's smarter than me ;)
Tru2Chevy
09-20-2006, 10:06 AM
If you have a hatchback you will need a firewall between the battery and the trunk. You cannot have it in a passenger compartment.

You can if it's in a sealed (but vented to the outside) box.

- Justin
johnjzjz
09-20-2006, 07:39 PM
If you have a hatchback you will need a firewall between the battery and the trunk. You cannot have it in a passenger compartment.


Vega type cars put the battery in the trunk but its below the floor w/ a door access ---- jz