Battery Relocation?

[dodge68charger]

Is There Anything To Consider When Relocating A Battery To The Trunk.

Can I Run a Wire To The Starter Relay
From The Positive Battery Wire Connection Or Run A 4 Gauge Wire From The Battery in The Trunk To The Relay, Grounding, Etc. Thank You

 

[Burns69RT]

I always ran a 00 gauge wire from the trunk to the starter and a wire from starter to the relay.

 

[493 Mike]

I always ran a 00 gauge wire from the trunk to the starter and a wire from starter to the relay.

Or you can add a insulated junction terminal below the master cylinder (sorta concealed).
Mike

 

[dvw]

Is it going to be raced? if so there needs to be an external cut off switch in the positive feed at the battery.. If its a vented battery the vent should go outside the body.
Doug

 

[Fran Blacker]

Don't put a hole in your gas tank if you drill a hole.

 

[747mopar]

It's best if the ground cable is ran to the block but many have done it successfully by just grounding to the chassis.. copper is a far better conductor than a steel frame. I added a master switch in the trunk as well, for all the more money they are they add convenience for maintenance plus double as theft protection.

 

[dodge68charger]

Thanks Guys. No Racing. I Might AddA Switch For Theft Protection and I’ll Add a 4 Gauge Wire From The Main Battery Feed To The Starter Relay..

Should I Add a InLine Fuse Before The Relay?

 

[myk r sanchez]

Thanks Guys. No Racing. I Might AddA Switch For Theft Protection and I’ll Add a 4 Gauge Wire From The Main Battery Feed To The Starter Relay..

Should I Add a InLine Fuse Before The Relay?

What battery box/kit are you using for your battery?

 

[747mopar]

Thanks Guys. No Racing. I Might AddA Switch For Theft Protection and I’ll Add a 4 Gauge Wire From The Main Battery Feed To The Starter Relay..

Should I Add a InLine Fuse Before The Relay?

One other thing, using an Optima battery eliminates the hazards associated with vented acid batteries.

 

[dodge68charger]

No Idea What Type Of Battery Box and a Dry Cell Battery For Sure!

 

[Burns69RT]

It's best if the ground cable is ran to the block but many have done it successfully by just grounding to the chassis.. copper is a far better conductor than a steel frame. I added a master switch in the trunk as well, for all the more money they are they add convenience for maintenance plus double as theft protection.

I’ve always had good luck grounding to the frame. Use Optimas. There’s so many ways to skin a cat when it comes to mounting the battery in the trunk and lots of them work really well.