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4th Gear
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newbie with ?
i've been hanging around for a while and have learned verrrry much from reading all the great posts. i have a 76 L42 basketcase (i know i,m crazy for taking on a basketcase ) .
now for my question. has anyone ever relocated the battery to the engine bay if so where and what type of bracket was used
thanks for any info
now for my question. has anyone ever relocated the battery to the engine bay if so where and what type of bracket was used
thanks for any info
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by MILO
I would think space and the heat would be reasons to keep it out of the engine bay.
add weight distribution to the list also..............remember the soft bumpers picked up alot of weight out front
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From: Lakeland Florida
I am not sure that there is enough room in the engine bay to move the battery there. One place that it might fit would be on cars without A/C. The space between the radiator and the motor on the passenger side would then give you the most room.
What is the reason for wanting to move the battery to the front. I think that having it in the compartment behind the drivers seat is one of the unique things of the C3s.
kdf
What is the reason for wanting to move the battery to the front. I think that having it in the compartment behind the drivers seat is one of the unique things of the C3s.
kdf
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Originally Posted by flood
whats the reason for moving it? I have heard of alot of people moving batteries to the trunk/behind driver in other cars, this is a first wanting to move it under the hood.
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4th Gear
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thanks to all for your replies. moving the battery was a suggested to possibly make room for a set of 10" subs without losing to much space in the "trunk" area. i haven't had a chance to check out any measurements so i don't know if the subs would even fit there.
btw it is an L48
btw it is an L48
Melting Slicks
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If you really want to move the battery put a box in behind the rear end. Naturally you'll have to get rid of your spare tire and carrier. GrandSport has his battery under the hood, but his car is like a C4 with C3 styling for the hood. Clearly performance isn't on your mind as stereos add weight. Weight is the enemy.