Battery Relocation question???
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Burning Brakes
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Battery Relocation question???
Hey guys, im looking at relocating my battery to the right side cargo compartment in my coupe. What size battery box have you all used, and what size cable and routing works best? I was thinking of getting a summmit plastic box w/ vent and carpeting it?
Pro
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From: North York Ontario
Originally Posted by kawboy5792
Hey guys, im looking at relocating my battery to the right side cargo compartment in my coupe. What size battery box have you all used, and what size cable and routing works best? I was thinking of getting a summmit plastic box w/ vent and carpeting it?
use 1-0 welding cable for the leads to the front starter. There is room to route through the wheel well and under the door frame.
The LPE example in the center pocket has adequate access to structural framing, however in this location the CD player has to be relocated.
LPE instuctions for battery relocation
My first attempt at the Battery box:
My first attempt at the battery support
Cable is routed through wheel well to rocker panel.
Battery working in passenger compartment
Getting the Lead out to save weight!
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
wait where are you guys rumming your cables and where did you get the wire? i was thingking 0 gague monster cable but that stuff is pricy,
my mods to consider that might limit wire placement is STS TT so my inner side skirts have charge pipes in them and im mini tubbing my car next month, so that conflicts with some cable placement too, i have the rear carpert out and im putting the battery in the passenger rear box, any install pictures
my mods to consider that might limit wire placement is STS TT so my inner side skirts have charge pipes in them and im mini tubbing my car next month, so that conflicts with some cable placement too, i have the rear carpert out and im putting the battery in the passenger rear box, any install pictures
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Jersey, Where did you find the instructions, this was all i could find? Im not going to pay 300 something for this kit, im going to use either welders cables or monstor cables.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/lpe-batc5.html
Edit: my bad just saw the link above
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/lpe-batc5.html
Edit: my bad just saw the link above
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa City IA
I saw a link some time ago on LS1tech about putting it in the passenger side well in a box and carpeting it. I would gladly mount it in the center storage compartment, but i use that cargo space quite frequently whereas i almost never use the two smaller compartments. I was thinking of running my cable through the passenger side rocker moulding?
Burning Brakes
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From: Silver Spring MD
The new C6 Z06 has the battery in the right storage compartment also.
Could a GM parts dealer make available a kit from the parts used in the C6 Z06? This may not be possible but it would sure be nice getting a OEM kit.
Could a GM parts dealer make available a kit from the parts used in the C6 Z06? This may not be possible but it would sure be nice getting a OEM kit.
Ill give my local chevy dealer a call, any one have any ideas on where to run the cables in the cabin other than through the rocker pannels?
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Are you relocating to move weight? If you want to save weight, there is a kit that uses a race battery and saves about 20lbs.
http://performance.accuratetechnolog...&products_id=3
Rick
http://performance.accuratetechnolog...&products_id=3
Rick
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Its a good idea but this car is my daily driver and I dont think That battery is good for every day use is it? Im more moving it to make room in my engine bay for future mods aw well as putting more of the weight over the rear whels for traction 
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by ATI Performance
Are you relocating to move weight? If you want to save weight, there is a kit that uses a race battery and saves about 20lbs.
http://performance.accuratetechnolog...&products_id=3
Rick
http://performance.accuratetechnolog...&products_id=3
Rick
Burning Brakes
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From: Cary Il
Guys -
You should all be using NHRA approved Vented & sealed boxes, along with welders cable & bracing across the top to prevent the battery from coming out on a rollover. The last thing you want are fumes in the cockpit or the battery rolling around in the cockpit during a bad accident. I for one decided to use the center rear trunk area to keep the weight balanced as much as possible. I got the welding cable from Grainger. You can easily make brackets that are attached to the tunk cover mounting points. The standard battery mounting hardware basically just goes through the fiberglass floor in the trunk, and could easily pull out!
JR
You should all be using NHRA approved Vented & sealed boxes, along with welders cable & bracing across the top to prevent the battery from coming out on a rollover. The last thing you want are fumes in the cockpit or the battery rolling around in the cockpit during a bad accident. I for one decided to use the center rear trunk area to keep the weight balanced as much as possible. I got the welding cable from Grainger. You can easily make brackets that are attached to the tunk cover mounting points. The standard battery mounting hardware basically just goes through the fiberglass floor in the trunk, and could easily pull out!
JR
Pro
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From: North York Ontario
Originally Posted by JR-CRUZN-C5
Guys -
I for one decided to use the center rear trunk area to keep the weight balanced as much as possible.
JR
I for one decided to use the center rear trunk area to keep the weight balanced as much as possible.
JR
Burning Brakes
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From: Cary Il
Basically this weight will sit behind the rear wheels - HP cars want to tourque right rear wheel down more than left rear - so my opinion is to put it dead center and not offset - driver sits in front of rear wheels - GM engineers feed all the gas to the drivers side tank so they must have allowed for that weight along with drivers in their "balance design". I "tune" my rear leaf one turn down on right more than left. My batt. has been in the center for one year (120 1/4 mile runs) and I have not had a launch problem (even with the front wheels up) Thats my story and I'm stickin to it!!!!!
JR
JR
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Originally Posted by NAVY08
Its a good idea but this car is my daily driver and I dont think That battery is good for every day use is it? Im more moving it to make room in my engine bay for future mods aw well as putting more of the weight over the rear whels for traction
) and LOVE it. I was reluctant to buy it because it specifically states that it is a "racing/starter" battery. But I went ahead and ordered it anyway. It is in fact much lighter (I didn't bother to actually weigh it myself) then a stock Z06 battery but it is also CRAZY small, people think it's a motorcycle battery! I've used it in all kinds of conditions including short 10 minute trips at night (head lights on, music playing) where I turn it off, start again, and so on with NO problems. This battery just works like any other battery, just much lighter, smaller, and no threat of leaking.I spoke to Maxwell church at ATI (248) 848-9200 x 131 and his customer service is SECOND to NONE. I say this, not because of the battery I bought, because frankly no customer service was necessary in that case, but the Sparco Pro 2000 seat with custom seat mount/rails that allow fore and aft movement that I purchased from ATI also was a PERFECT fit. I had Maxwell measuring all kinds of interior dimensions and his willingness sold me.
- Max
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My battery may be on it's way out, I may be ordering one shortly. But I am curious about one thing. What if I wanted to yank my belt for a pass, would that have enough reserve to get my down the track and back to the pits? Thanks for the info.
Last edited by Face; Jan 31, 2006 at 08:55 AM.
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ATI Battery Kit
The lightweight battery in this kit should get you down the track, presuming it is fully charged up and you don't spend much time idling in line waiting to run. You would also be wise to put it back on a charger when you returned to the pits (10~20amps max charge).
Additionally, turn off or disable any unnecessary electrical loads, like daytime running lamps (5 amps). The cooling fans consume the most current at idle (22 amps on fan high), but without a belt, the water pump will not run, and the fans won't matter so you can pull the fuse when you pull the belt.
I have never ran a car with the belt off so no idea how hot it will get....
Bob
Additionally, turn off or disable any unnecessary electrical loads, like daytime running lamps (5 amps). The cooling fans consume the most current at idle (22 amps on fan high), but without a belt, the water pump will not run, and the fans won't matter so you can pull the fuse when you pull the belt.
I have never ran a car with the belt off so no idea how hot it will get....
Bob