Tech question

[SMOKEDYA]

So i put my battery to the trunk, but not in a box. Will this pass tech at PIR? It is secured just as good if not better then in its original location under the hood. peace



john

 

[Scooby5.0Doo]

i think you also are supose to have an outside power switch but not for sure

 

[SMOKEDYA]

I have a outside power switch that does kill the electric and the engine when switched to the off position, i've already checked it. I dont know if it makes a diffrence but it is one of the optima batteries thats suppose to be spill proof. peace



john

 

[KyleL]

I just went through making my battery relocation NHRA legal. According to the 2006 NHRA rulebook, you don't need a battery box if you have a .024 steel or .032 aluminum bulkhead (including package tray). Otherwise, you have to have an NHRA-approved poly box or a box made of the above steel/aluminum, and it has to be vented outside of the car. This is in addition to a battery cut-off switch that cuts not only the battery power, but also the alternator feed. Also, you can't use J-hook type battery hold downs, and it has to be 3/8" min diameter, and you have to use metal to hold the battery in place (no plastic or rubber).

Whew. Lots to do. My set-up is an aluminum bulkhead, some 7/16" threaded rod, a steel 1" strap to hold the battery in place, no box, and a battery switch with an extra post that cuts the energizing wire on the alternator to kill the car when switched off.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

I just went through making my battery relocation NHRA legal. According to the 2006 NHRA rulebook, you don't need a battery box if you have a .024 steel or .032 aluminum bulkhead (including package tray). Otherwise, you have to have an NHRA-approved poly box or a box made of the above steel/aluminum, and it has to be vented outside of the car. This is in addition to a battery cut-off switch that cuts not only the battery power, but also the alternator feed. Also, you can't use J-hook type battery hold downs, and it has to be 3/8" min diameter, and you have to use metal to hold the battery in place (no plastic or rubber).

Whew. Lots to do. My set-up is an aluminum bulkhead, some 7/16" threaded rod, a steel 1" strap to hold the battery in place, no box, and a battery switch with an extra post that cuts the energizing wire on the alternator to kill the car when switched off.

Can you post the pics of it? If not then email them to me and i can do it for you, just let me know and i can give you my email. peace



john

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Iwill post mine here soon and you can tell me what i'm missing ? If anything. peace



john