what options are there for battery location?
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what options are there for battery location?
I just received the front battery mount kit from Mark at Breeze. Very nice kit and puts the battery up front near the engine.
2nd 289 Build In progress. 302, midshift T5, IRS, 15" Halibrands
I got the FFMetal battery box in the trunk
I used the Breeze option, works great. Keeps the cable runs short, easy to get to.
John
FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. 302 with FiTech and Under Car Exhaust, Heat & A/C, Rod Top. Hard top and shop built side curtains added 2023.
my battery is currently in the trunk.
Is it possible to make room and located it further into the trunk next to roll bar?
Some builders added a drop box to the upper trunk shelf, to put the battery in. There was/is (?), a vendor making the boxes for that purpose.
You could probably fit a smaller battery, on the upper shelf, on a battery tray, rather then with the provided battery box. This would allow you to lift it, and slide it out for replacement when required.
In the trunk on the upper shelf.
Kevin
MKIV #8234
Coyote '14/TKO-600/3-Link 3:55 Rear
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Ditto on the location with Kevin; however, I did upgrade the battery box with one that I purchased from Speedway motors.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...Tray,3455.html
I bent the upper tabs over 90 degrees, with a little Map Gas induced heat, and then had a friend Powder Coat it before bolting it in.
Last edited by GoDadGo; 10-21-2017 at 07:16 AM.
On the passenger side foot box top.
mine is down between the engine and front frame rail on the passenger side.
FFR 7123 tilt front, Levy 5link/wilwoods/LCA's, webers.
SL-C, LS3 525, Mendeola SDR5,
Home made front battery box for a group 51 size battery. Has no trouble starting my 302. Just a bit of angle iron, neighbors mig welder, hammer, saw , and some heavy duty self tapping bolts I found at tractor supply. Used the battery hold down that came with the kit (not pictured).
Last edited by skidd; 10-21-2017 at 08:43 PM.
In the trunk using the dropped trunk space to slide the battery on its side into the space available over the pumpkin.
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King
Roadster #8127, ordered 7/12/13, received 9/11/13
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Have a billet base built to match the bottom shape of the red top. Locks down with clamps built into the base.
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Kevin
MKIV #8234
Coyote '14/TKO-600/3-Link 3:55 Rear
I love the smell of 100 octane in the morning.
NITTO NT01 275X40X17ZR - 315X35ZRX17
Delivered 2/7/14 - Plate "COYOTE NC1965" 3/25/15
I went with the Breeze front mount. Very convienent and easy to work with.
Mk4 Roadster #8843. Kit Pickup: 03/19/2016
Roush Performance 331 SRXE Crate Engine, TKO-600, 3-link rear, 17x9 and 17x10.5 Halibrand wheels w/ Nitto NT05 tires
Doug's Mk4 Build Thread - Annapolis, MD
Be careful w/ the trunk boxes depending on what rear suspension you have. They don't all fit.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
I have the FF Metals trunk battery box. Well made and fits perfectly.
FF Metals if you want the weight where the car needs it. I have had to access my battery precisely ZERO times in 3+ years, so not like it needs to be convenient. I did upgrade my cables in full disclosure.
Ffmetal here. Nice and out of the way!
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FFMetal Battery box. I also upgraded my battery cables. After 2k miles I have not once needed to touch battery. I do have a cockpit cutoff though and I have used it a few times.
Doug
FFR 7995
347 SBF Prestige Mototsports, Moser 8.8 (3.31) 3 Link, TKO 600, Nitto 555s, 17" Halibrands, PS, AC, Heat, Color Redfire Pearl, with Wimbledon White Stripes