Primarily charging issues. The longer the cables the more difficult to keep the battery charged. Some have this issue some don't.

When I go to the track I always bring my battery charger and plug it in after each run. With fans and intercooler pump running the battery can go dead pretty quick.

When my battery was under the hood generally did not have any problems.

So... as my statement said "if you don't need to relocate your battery don't".

 

Pics?

 

I see your concern and your points are valid. But, I don't need to do a lot of things that I do to this truck. It a hobby and an addiction for me. I want to do everything I can to make the truck run better when I take it to the track and this will help a little. I will probably do like you said and use a charger when I'm cooling down to keep the drain on the battery at a minimum. I hear JDM practices that a lot. I will eventually do this mod, I just want to gather as much information about it so when I do it I'll have a problem free set-up.

 

Vinnie, got any more pics of the battery holder? Thats exctly what I want and is that like the ones on ebay that can mount in the factory position? I wondered because Im mounting mine in the bed, yet I love the way the billet optima holders look.

 

Here is where I got mine and Yes it fits in the factory location

http://eddiemarine.com/store/cart.ph...duct_list&c=79

Heres a pic.. As you can tell I am a big fan of CHIKENEARS!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks Vinnie Im going to figure a way out to use that in my bed

 

# 0 Welding Cable, with a protective cover because I'm **** like that when it comes to 100's of amps....

 

What's the cost and where did you get yours?

 

Moving the battery can change the F/R weight balance by almost a full percentage point. I don't need that, but I want it.

 

My brother manages a welding supply, so let's say I got a decent deal on it...

You should be able to get it for around $1.80 - $2.20 per foot. Just be sure to get the higher strand count wire - it is much more vibration resistant and is easier to bend and route.

 

Vinnie,
Where did you get the battery charging post you have mounted in the rear bumper. I need them for my new boat seat i am building and can not find any I like...sorry for the jack
thanks

 

I'm not Vinnie, but here you go...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

Nice engineering, guys. Keep 'em coming.

 

Next time you pose for a photo Tim can you smile

 

PM me your Email and when I get back to Houston I will send them to you....Could not down load the pics here.........