What are the rules regarding having a battery mounted in the trunk? I know most want a sealed battery box but what about if you use a gel type battery like the optima, do you still have to have the gel type batteries covered too?

 

This is for the IHRA.



BATTERIES: All wet-cell batteries must not be relocated into the driver or passenger
compartments and must be securely mounted. A maximum of two (2) automobile
batteries are permitted of 150 Ibs. combined maximum weight. Plastic battery holddown
straps are not permitted. All relocated batteries must be secured with a minimum
of 2 3/8 diameter bolts or rods. When relocated to the rear of vehicle, the passenger
compartment must be protected by a “firewall” consisting of a minimum of .024 steel or
.032 aluminum. The switch must be connected to the positive side of the electrical
system and when de-activated shut off all electrical functions in the vehicle

 

Allen, so does that mean that if I put a dry cell or gel type battery in the trunk I have to enclose it too or does that just apply to wet cells?

 

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The way i read it yes. It seems it's more for protection from flying batteries than it is for keeping you from getting splashed by acid.