Battery relocation to spare tire well
#1
Battery relocation to spare tire well
Hi all,
I'm planning on relocating my battery to the trunk spare tire well, along with an enclosure and a 100A circuit breaker, to remove yet another eyesore from the engine bay. Anyone done this before? Any tips / pointers / pitfalls pointed out would be greatly appreciated
Car's an '86 N/A, bridged, MS3Pro EVO in the works, battery undecided - anything that would fit the needs of the car AND the space in the spare tire well, something like below..
Cheers!
I'm planning on relocating my battery to the trunk spare tire well, along with an enclosure and a 100A circuit breaker, to remove yet another eyesore from the engine bay. Anyone done this before? Any tips / pointers / pitfalls pointed out would be greatly appreciated
Car's an '86 N/A, bridged, MS3Pro EVO in the works, battery undecided - anything that would fit the needs of the car AND the space in the spare tire well, something like below..
Cheers!
#2
Have RX-7, will restore
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I've never seen that done personally. Most people relocate the battery to the storage bin if they are doing a battery relocation. You may need to fabricate a small shelf so that the battery will rest flat and find a way to secure it, as there is not much room back there. I don't see why it wouldn't work, just a lot of battery cable to run.
#4
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I relocated the battery to the more traditional bin location and used a cutoff switch similar to what you've shown.
This puts the switch within reach of the driver and makes for a useful immobilizer but I understand how that's not an option for you.
No matter where you site the battery, the primary concerns will be using cabling of a suitable gauge (I used welding cable) and proper routing.
Make sure to grommet any/all pass through holes and securely hold the cable in place.
This puts the switch within reach of the driver and makes for a useful immobilizer but I understand how that's not an option for you.
No matter where you site the battery, the primary concerns will be using cabling of a suitable gauge (I used welding cable) and proper routing.
Make sure to grommet any/all pass through holes and securely hold the cable in place.
#5
Hey Clokker,
Thx for that 😌 I think i've got some 10awg wire in stock, might be enough? About the cut-off, I'd already planned one reachable in the dash, and maybe an external one near the windshield if trackdays become a thing.
Routing the wires; either one of the door sills? Or along the center console? I already have audio wires running along the passenger sill, think the battery might interfere with those signals..
Thx for that 😌 I think i've got some 10awg wire in stock, might be enough? About the cut-off, I'd already planned one reachable in the dash, and maybe an external one near the windshield if trackdays become a thing.
Routing the wires; either one of the door sills? Or along the center console? I already have audio wires running along the passenger sill, think the battery might interfere with those signals..
#7
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10 gauge is far too small for the length of wire you will need. I’d recommend either 1/0 or 2/0.
Also highly recommend these for the firewall. Heavy Duty Battery Feed Studs - Cole Hersee
Also highly recommend these for the firewall. Heavy Duty Battery Feed Studs - Cole Hersee
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DR_Knight (02-21-24)
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As FT mentioned, there are other benefits as well, but generally relocating the battery to the tail of the a tail-happy car like the FC is a bad idea. Unless you need the space (e.g. for intercooler) I'd recommend against it. Now adding a LiFePo or small Oyssey battery to reduce battery weight is fine, but keeping it near the starter is the way to go.
P.S. I miss Clokker.
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charliebars (02-21-24)
#15
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I have removed the spare tire compartment and replaced it with flat floor. Laid down a lithium battery on that spot. If I remember correctly I've used either 30 or 35mm2 cable and I could notice a drop in starter speed.
But it does the job
But it does the job
#16
Junior Member
the whole reason rx7s are known for the great handling is the weight distribution, the weight of the car iis between the wheels. real race cars would have battery relocated to back seat area for that reason..
#17
Junior Member
A+ on grammar , you sound like Ai or a robot, impressive
While true that @charliebars post is poorly phrased, the point is valid. A better phrasing might be: "The primary performance benefit of relocating the battery is to place it's substantial weight closer to the overall CG, thereby reducing the vehicle polar moment of inertia (i.e. tendency to over or understeer)."
As FT mentioned, there are other benefits as well, but generally relocating the battery to the tail of the a tail-happy car like the FC is a bad idea. Unless you need the space (e.g. for intercooler) I'd recommend against if. Now adding a LiFePo or small Oyssey battery would be great to reduce the battery weight, but keeping it near the starter is better.
As FT mentioned, there are other benefits as well, but generally relocating the battery to the tail of the a tail-happy car like the FC is a bad idea. Unless you need the space (e.g. for intercooler) I'd recommend against if. Now adding a LiFePo or small Oyssey battery would be great to reduce the battery weight, but keeping it near the starter is better.
You type way too eloquently for the masses, talk to these dummies like a dummy lol
#18
So I am relocating battery to storage bin. The write up I found states use of 2/0 Gauge wire is mandatory. I have a large roll of 1/0 gauge red wire laying around, more than enough to run from battery to engine compartment. 1/0 SHOULD be fine right?
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