Can someone post battery relocation pics?
04-15-04, 07:52 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Any particular reason there are TWO circuit breakers in your diagram, Ted? The one closest to the batter doesn't seem necessary, unless it's part of some sort of racing rule...Electrically, the only advantage is redundancy.
Any particular reason there are TWO circuit breakers in your diagram, Ted? The one closest to the batter doesn't seem necessary, unless it's part of some sort of racing rule...Electrically, the only advantage is redundancy.
04-15-04, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by White_FC
I however don't have a second one that close to the alternator. But there is definite merit in having a fuse very close to the battery..
I however don't have a second one that close to the alternator. But there is definite merit in having a fuse very close to the battery..
Does it have something to do with the somewhat unstable output the alternator throws out?
I admit, I installed the front CB due to convenience rather than rule-of-thumb (is there one?).
-Ted
04-15-04, 08:11 PM
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1.3L is not that small
04-15-04, 08:13 PM
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1.3L is not that small
ok i just had a thought....
in this image i have it drawn that i will splice the wire at the starter and run one to the starter and the other to the fuse box.... should i run two seperate wires like the stock setup? i will be using 2 guage wire of course, but i would like to use a smaller wire such as the stock size to go to the fuse box after the splice.... what do you think?
in this image i have it drawn that i will splice the wire at the starter and run one to the starter and the other to the fuse box.... should i run two seperate wires like the stock setup? i will be using 2 guage wire of course, but i would like to use a smaller wire such as the stock size to go to the fuse box after the splice.... what do you think?
04-15-04, 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by RETed
Hmmm...can I ask why?
Does it have something to do with the somewhat unstable output the alternator throws out?
I admit, I installed the front CB due to convenience rather than rule-of-thumb (is there one?).
-Ted
Hmmm...can I ask why?
Does it have something to do with the somewhat unstable output the alternator throws out?
I admit, I installed the front CB due to convenience rather than rule-of-thumb (is there one?).
-Ted
Your asking me why you really should have one close to the battery?
Because if you didn't and for whatever reason someone/thing cut into the main 2awg wire comming from the battery between the battery and the front main fuse box, it would create one hell of a lot of heat if/when it grounded, enough to weld the wire to the car body.. Trust me
which would start a fire if it was anywhere near anything combustable.. Not a particularly good look.
04-15-04, 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by White_FC
Sorry i'm a bit slow today.. Trying to write up a report for a lecture later on today..
Your asking me why you really should have one close to the battery?
Because if you didn't and for whatever reason someone/thing cut into the main 2awg wire comming from the battery between the battery and the front main fuse box, it would create one hell of a lot of heat if/when it grounded, enough to weld the wire to the car body.. Trust me which would start a fire if it was anywhere near anything combustable.. Not a particularly good look.
Sorry i'm a bit slow today.. Trying to write up a report for a lecture later on today..
Your asking me why you really should have one close to the battery?
Because if you didn't and for whatever reason someone/thing cut into the main 2awg wire comming from the battery between the battery and the front main fuse box, it would create one hell of a lot of heat if/when it grounded, enough to weld the wire to the car body.. Trust me
which would start a fire if it was anywhere near anything combustable.. Not a particularly good look.
I thought you said it wasn't recommended, but after I had reread it, that was not the case.
-Ted
04-16-04, 12:29 AM
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04-16-04, 01:47 AM
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I think in my incomplete write-up, I mention welding supply shops - this is your cheapest bet.
Else, Parts Express sells audio grade cable...
Amp King (generic) 2AWG red
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-180
Amp King (generic) 2AWG black
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-182
Scosche 2AWG red
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-988
Scosche 2AWG black
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-990
-Ted
Else, Parts Express sells audio grade cable...
Amp King (generic) 2AWG red
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-180
Amp King (generic) 2AWG black
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-182
Scosche 2AWG red
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-988
Scosche 2AWG black
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-990
-Ted
04-16-04, 05:18 AM
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Coincidently, I finished relocating my Battery just last week...I didn't follow RETed's write-up to a tee. I did however, use one 200 amp Phoenix Gold Circuit Breaker though.
I used all 2awg wire. I ran one to the Starter, one to the Main Fuse (opposite side of the 80 amp I ran to the Alternator) and finally the other was used as a dedicated one for the Distributor Box for misc stuff. ie. LT-8 Fuel Pump Relay, Crane Cams Ign Box, Flex-A-Lite #150 etc.
The Breaker (which connects to all 3 wires) Is placed 3" from the positive post.
I used all 2awg wire. I ran one to the Starter, one to the Main Fuse (opposite side of the 80 amp I ran to the Alternator) and finally the other was used as a dedicated one for the Distributor Box for misc stuff. ie. LT-8 Fuel Pump Relay, Crane Cams Ign Box, Flex-A-Lite #150 etc.
The Breaker (which connects to all 3 wires) Is placed 3" from the positive post.
04-16-04, 12:39 PM
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Theres mine. I bought a 0 gauge amp install kit off eBay and the battery terminals off ebay. I spent maybe 50 dollars on the amp kit, it came with like 40 feet of 0 gauge wire and that giant fuse holder. The battery terminals are awesome. They have direct wire for 0 gauge, 4 gauge, and two 8 gauge wires.
04-16-04, 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by RETed
That's just to protect the alternator, unless there is something I'm missing that makes it a redundancy?
If you get a short while the engine is running, isn't there potential to hurt the alternator?
-Ted
That's just to protect the alternator, unless there is something I'm missing that makes it a redundancy?
If you get a short while the engine is running, isn't there potential to hurt the alternator?
-Ted
No reason not to have it, but I don't really see a reason to have it (besides redundancy, that is).
04-16-04, 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by silverrotor
Coincidently, I finished relocating my Battery just last week...I didn't follow RETed's write-up to a tee. I did however, use one 200 amp Phoenix Gold Circuit Breaker though.
I used all 2awg wire. I ran one to the Starter, one to the Main Fuse (opposite side of the 80 amp I ran to the Alternator) and finally the other was used as a dedicated one for the Distributor Box for misc stuff. ie. LT-8 Fuel Pump Relay, Crane Cams Ign Box, Flex-A-Lite #150 etc.
The Breaker (which connects to all 3 wires) Is placed 3" from the positive post.
Coincidently, I finished relocating my Battery just last week...I didn't follow RETed's write-up to a tee. I did however, use one 200 amp Phoenix Gold Circuit Breaker though.
I used all 2awg wire. I ran one to the Starter, one to the Main Fuse (opposite side of the 80 amp I ran to the Alternator) and finally the other was used as a dedicated one for the Distributor Box for misc stuff. ie. LT-8 Fuel Pump Relay, Crane Cams Ign Box, Flex-A-Lite #150 etc.
The Breaker (which connects to all 3 wires) Is placed 3" from the positive post.
04-16-04, 10:51 PM
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Oh, It's on the way. I'll have Aaron take some pics of the whole anchaloda (something I've been meaning to have done for a while now 
). Tomorrow we port followed by rebuild the next weekend thereafter. I hope I'm ready In time for the Ottawa meet.
No pics as of yet. My whole objective was to have It as clean of an Installation as possible. I also followed the hardcore route by drilling over 50 1/4" holes on the front wall of the Battery enclosure (opposite of the passangers seat rear. It was quickly covered with the stock carpet after.
IMO, It allows for more cooling awhile still appearing stock. Atleast thats my take on It.
). Tomorrow we port followed by rebuild the next weekend thereafter. I hope I'm ready In time for the Ottawa meet.No pics as of yet. My whole objective was to have It as clean of an Installation as possible. I also followed the hardcore route by drilling over 50 1/4" holes on the front wall of the Battery enclosure (opposite of the passangers seat rear. It was quickly covered with the stock carpet after.
IMO, It allows for more cooling awhile still appearing stock. Atleast thats my take on It.
04-17-04, 09:27 PM
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how do you know if you have a battery that you shouldnt use in this setup? the kind that let off gases or whatever. my battery doesnt say anything about what type it is.
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