the_real_bill

Lately, i have been hearing alot of horror stories about the battery destroying the dizzy, falling into the fan etc.

My battery is not being held down by anything, it's just sitting there. (I know, stupid idea )

Anyways, i was wondering if anyone can give me an idea how to re-locate my battery to behind the seats.
(in one of the storage compartments)

Basically, where to run the cables, where should i run the ground, and if i should cover the cables with something (i.e. rubber hose)

Also, is it a good idea to have the battery inside the passenger compartment???? Or should i just try to clamp it down as best i can, under the hood.

thanks,
~Vince~

the_real_bill

Has nobody done this before????

I could do this job myself, but i'm just asking for advice to possibly make this job a bit easier.

Max7

http://max7.rx-7.org/mod-battery.htm
I'm going to do it again, this time with a gel cell

the_real_bill

THANK YOU!!
That was exactly what i was looking for.
The pictures really helped clarify everything.

Now i just have to get the box.

Thanks again Max7

Max7

Get a Gel Cell, after you figure in the cost of the box, and the hassle to install it, the Gel Cell will seem the better value

the_real_bill

do you have a link to where i can get a gel cell?

rx7gslse

not sure about the amps, but I know miata's came stock with gel cells in their trunk. Aren't gel cells like $300? Maybe you could pick one out of a thrashed miata?

Just an idea...

Hans

arent optimas gel-cell and they are around $150 and they got crazy amparage

Kerry

An Optima is a gel cell. Much safer than a lead-acid. That's what I used.

Kerry

Max7

seems some local parts stores have the Gel Cells now.
If you can find one local, try www.SummitRacing.com
http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchType=ECat

Redwood

You can get the red top optima battery for like $120 if you shop around or wait for a local auto parts sale. If you're thinking that you need the starting power of an 8.1 liter V8 housed in Alaska, get the deep cell for something like $175, but that's ridiculous overkill.

Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

The Marine Optimas are nice. They are extra powerful, and they have two sets of Terminals as well.

1) for Car
2) for Stereo...

Just a thought.

Rotorious7

iTrader: (1)

What is a gell cell battery and do you really not have to use a battery box with it