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| [[Battery]] relocation means moving the battery from it's normal place. Typically this is done to make room for engine swaps, or to move it to the back to change the weight distribution. | [[Battery]] relocation means moving the battery from it's normal place. Typically this is done to make room for engine swaps, or to move it to the back to change the weight distribution. | ||
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| + | = Overview = | ||
| + | http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/Summit-Racing/Product-Line/Summit-Racing-Battery-Relocation-Kits | ||
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| + | Run the POS cable to the starter, and the NEG cable to the engine block, as in standard 1200 [[Wiring]]. | ||
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| + | Battery -> Cable -> isolator (disconnect) -> cable -> starter post. Accessories can be run off starter post via a Fusible Link (In stock from the [[Fusible Link]] is connected to the POS cable terminal). Do not use a Circuit Breaker. | ||
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| + | = Battery Box = | ||
| + | If relocated to the passenger compartment (including the [[trunk]]) the battery should be fitted in a sealed box venting outside. | ||
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| + | Moroso battery box | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6228 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6228.jpg] | ||
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| + | You can move the normal lead-acid battery to the back, or an AGM lead-acid battery. Be sure to vent the battery box to the outside as even AGM can create a little hydrogen gas. | ||
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| + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21928 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/21928.jpg] | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Battery Size = | ||
| + | You can relocate any battery, either the stock size, or a mini-size battery. | ||
| + | |||
| + | See main article: [[Battery]] | ||
| = Cables = | = Cables = | ||
| * Use large-gauge battery cables | * Use large-gauge battery cables | ||
| * Use a negative cable (do not rely on chassis ground) | * Use a negative cable (do not rely on chassis ground) | ||
| + | * The stock chassis earth/ground may be retained. Run a 12-gauge wire from POS cable to the unibody (see [[Wiring]]). | ||
| Connect the negative cable directly to the engine block (as in standard [[Battery]] cable mounting). | Connect the negative cable directly to the engine block (as in standard [[Battery]] cable mounting). | ||
| - | Consider a racing-style battery disconnect. | + | = Disconnect Switch = |
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20963 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20963.jpg] | + | Basic Rally cars dont need external cut-off until advanced levels. |
| + | |||
| + | Consider a racing-style battery isolator (disconnect switch) at the rear exterior of the vehicle: | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20963 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20963.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9452 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/9452.jpg] | ||
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| + | http://www.summitracing.com/search/Part-Type/Battery-Disconnect-Switches/ | ||
| + | |||
| + | Or a more convenient (non-racing) position for a disconnect switch: | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=405704#forumpost405704 photo] | ||
| + | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/7166_4fa1f703d800b.jpg</img> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Routing == | ||
| + | Internal routing though passenger compartment keeps them away from damage from underneath. But it must be properly grommeted to prevente chafing and to seal the passenger compartment. Route them under the carpet. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Or run the cables completely under the vehicle, along the inner side of the chassis rail for example. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=405704#forumpost405704 Cable entry] | ||
| + | <br><img size=320>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/7166_4fa1f4cad4317.jpg</img> | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Battery Tray Removal = | ||
| + | Optional step makes the engine compartment look cleaner and less cluttered. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=259336#forumpost259336 Before] and [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=259336#forumpost259336 After] | ||
| + | <br><img size=140>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/10864_4a3c61fef2ce0.jpg</img> <img size=140>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/10864_4a3c622c25d4b.jpg</img> | ||
| = Boot Mounting = | = Boot Mounting = | ||
| + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=557 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/557.gif] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=562 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/562.gif] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=575 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/575.gif] | ||
| + | |||
| + | It is recommended to vent the battery in a box, but that being said, AGM battery vent very little compared to regular lead-acid batteries. | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3601 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3601.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5393 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/5393.jpg] | ||
| + | <br>AGM type can be positioned on its side | ||
| = Truck = | = Truck = | ||
| In a ute there is plenty of weight under the tray to mount a battery. | In a ute there is plenty of weight under the tray to mount a battery. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2420 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2420.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10822 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/10822.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=17597 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/17597.jpg] | ||
| [http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/5996_5107aa36e0e8c.jpg battery cradle] | [http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/5996_5107aa36e0e8c.jpg battery cradle] | ||
Revision as of 06:57, 7 February 2013
Battery relocation means moving the battery from it's normal place. Typically this is done to make room for engine swaps, or to move it to the back to change the weight distribution.
Contents |
Overview
Run the POS cable to the starter, and the NEG cable to the engine block, as in standard 1200 Wiring.
Battery -> Cable -> isolator (disconnect) -> cable -> starter post. Accessories can be run off starter post via a Fusible Link (In stock from the Fusible Link is connected to the POS cable terminal). Do not use a Circuit Breaker.
Battery Box
If relocated to the passenger compartment (including the trunk) the battery should be fitted in a sealed box venting outside.
Moroso battery box
You can move the normal lead-acid battery to the back, or an AGM lead-acid battery. Be sure to vent the battery box to the outside as even AGM can create a little hydrogen gas.
Battery Size
You can relocate any battery, either the stock size, or a mini-size battery.
See main article: Battery
Cables
- Use large-gauge battery cables
- Use a negative cable (do not rely on chassis ground)
- The stock chassis earth/ground may be retained. Run a 12-gauge wire from POS cable to the unibody (see Wiring).
Connect the negative cable directly to the engine block (as in standard Battery cable mounting).
Disconnect Switch
Basic Rally cars dont need external cut-off until advanced levels.
Consider a racing-style battery isolator (disconnect switch) at the rear exterior of the vehicle:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Part-Type/Battery-Disconnect-Switches/
Or a more convenient (non-racing) position for a disconnect switch:
photo
Routing
Internal routing though passenger compartment keeps them away from damage from underneath. But it must be properly grommeted to prevente chafing and to seal the passenger compartment. Route them under the carpet.
Or run the cables completely under the vehicle, along the inner side of the chassis rail for example.
Battery Tray Removal
Optional step makes the engine compartment look cleaner and less cluttered.
Boot Mounting
It is recommended to vent the battery in a box, but that being said, AGM battery vent very little compared to regular lead-acid batteries.
AGM type can be positioned on its side
Truck
In a ute there is plenty of weight under the tray to mount a battery.
