Battery Relocating Kit??

[brownbomber1988]

I want to relocate my battery for a more clean engine bay any body have any suggestions on a kit or maybe some pics if any bodys done it thanks.

[2KGTrd]

I've done this. Very easy MOD. with good results. Runs about $100 bucks depending on wire quality and how you connect it to the harness...
I'll post pics tom.

this is what you'll need:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=36560&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10548&classNum=10551

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=35603&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10548&classNum=10551

i used this holder:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=442499&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10548&classNum=10551

with the lid off of this since it was lying around:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=102091&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10548&classNum=10551

or this to cover the leads and prevent an arch.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=17345&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10548&classNum=10597

i crimped the wiring harness to the relocate wire with this:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=35607&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10611&classNum=10613

then filled the center with some solder to strengthen the connection.

At the other end i soldered these:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=35581&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10611&classNum=10613

to the end of the wire so i could connect it to the terminal.

this wire:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=35074&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10605&classNum=10606

is recommended since the strands are thin and allows for a more flexible wire that you can tuck and hide inside the interior panels. I'd say 20 ft is enough. Use 2 gauge or 2/0 maybe even 0.

I cut a two foot section off the end for the ground and bolted the eye to the unibody.

you can either use the factory hole for the wiring harness or drill a new one to fit the wire and put a grommet in the hole to prevent it from cutting the wire.
Wrap the connection in electrical tape or use shrink wrap:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=35291&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10611&classNum=10612

to cover the connection. then put inside wire loom and zip tie closed for extra protection and a cleaner look.

enjoy :)

[brownbomber1988]

I like it but that holder looks a little... To lean any problems you run into how'd you tuck the wires in the back?

[brownbomber1988]

Oops my bad I'll just shut up and wait for the pics I was looking at the wrong thing about the lean statement.

Is this a pretty popular mod?

[2KGTrd]

I like it but that holder looks a little... To lean any problems you run into how'd you tuck the wires in the back?

That holder is pro. Made for boats and does an excellent job in the trunk. Very strong plastic as well.

Wires were run through the space between the unibody and exterior metal, and tucked down behind plastics when there was no other place.

[brownbomber1988]

Pics?

[Pool Playen Bob]

Is this a pretty popular mod?

with hondas, helps to run a larger battery as well.

[2KGTrd]

pics will be up tom after class. Been really busy with finals.

[brownbomber1988]

Word

[02celica]

with hondas, helps to run a larger battery as well.

Ya it only is popular with hondas...

[brownbomber1988]

Bump pics??

[2KGTrd]

my bad. had more problems with the turbo set up and forgot your pictures.
I'll do my best to get some quickly

[brownbomber1988]

Ight well do u have it just out and about or is it tucked somewhere

[2KGTrd]

wires are tucked behind interior panels. And inside the sheet metal where open

[2KGTrd]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OxTk8YnPUPU/TQpMNhiDxOI/AAAAAAAAAx4/-sRa6mRkKSE/s800/DSC_0166.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OxTk8YnPUPU/TQpMOn1FCKI/AAAAAAAAAx8/QM0eFQWqkhc/s800/DSC_0167.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OxTk8YnPUPU/TQpMP_Pq1fI/AAAAAAAAAyA/QK1MWopI7UY/s800/DSC_0168.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OxTk8YnPUPU/TQpMRi_gmDI/AAAAAAAAAyI/4RkQ34i2Cjw/s800/DSC_0170.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OxTk8YnPUPU/TQpMSXKEW3I/AAAAAAAAAyM/fsSpraDxwVY/s800/DSC_0171.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OxTk8YnPUPU/TQpMTGuKhFI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/BrsiCyt9xIY/s800/DSC_0172.jpg

[brownbomber1988]

is there suppose to be a bottom piece to the battery container?

[2KGTrd]

depends on the tray your using.
If you look close you'll see after the top is removed there is still a open box tray holding my battery down.

I posted a link for both boxes.