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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Who makes a good kit if anyone does? Id love to get a prefabbed kit so I dont have to do all the work.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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wow now that is pricey, anyone else seen one on the net?
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Isn't the weight distribution already 51/49 from the factory ? Why would you want to move your battery ? Trying to make room under the hood for something cooler than a battery ? Just curious...
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Isn't the weight distribution already 51/49 from the factory ? Why would you want to move your battery ? Trying to make room under the hood for something cooler than a battery ? Just curious...

Forced induction. Aftercoolers or piping may require relocation as is the case for me.
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Iron 408 is going to add 80 lbs to the front so Id like to off set it just a little
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