Need some advice from Corvette racers
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I need to install an external battery disconnent of my C5 to meet NASA rules and am not sure where to put it. The car currently has a battery disconnect under the hood , but that will not pass inspection. Where do you guys install the disconnect and what brand should I look for ? Thanks for any help you can give.
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I agree, usually somewhere left of the steering wheel. I use a generic on/off red switch from Walmart/Autozone etc. I just wire the alternator to the "hot" side (requires a little creative wiring) or the alternator will keep the engine running even when you disconnect the battery.
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Well since eveyone was gone on Monday I decided to work on the car. I was able to put the battery disconnect on the cowling above the wiper on the passenger side. Much easier than I thought and works great.