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    3/14/2015 11:51 PM  #1

    afnid
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    From: So Cal
    Registered: 11/23/2014
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    Another Battery Install

    Finally crossed something off my list as completed.



    The side post mounts are on the fender side.  I welded 1.5" angle to the trunk lip and hung the battery over the ledge a little.  I used 1" angle on the inside mount and here is a picture before I trimmed it to match the trunk angle.




    Best parts is it hides my welds, keeping them under wraps.

     

    3/15/2015 9:36 AM  #2

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: Another Battery Install

    That's a clean install.  Are you planning anything to protect against terminal contact...battery box?

    Observation:  I'm not a big fan of trunk mounted batteries but I am a big fan of doing what makes you happy.  Butt (TS&T), moving the battery to the trunk is the old drag racing trick to get more weight where it helps.  So, why do most guys here place the battery on the right side of the trunk?  Torque will tend to raise the left side of the car so shouldn't the  battery be on the left side to help counter the torque lift when launching?

    Just wondering.

    BB

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    3/15/2015 9:19 PM  #3

    afnid
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    Re: Another Battery Install

    Wasn't planning on a battery box, venting should not be an issue with this type of battery.  Going to use the side-post terminals that are facing the fender but will have rubber boots on them too.

    Moved it to the trunk for the cold air intake, and assumed the right side was to help a little with c/g.

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