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Hello guys.
Have you relocated a battery to the trunk? What is the pros and cons to do that?
I am thinking to do that and don't know if it will be good decision.


Thanks in advance.

Pro's
More room in engine bay
Better weight distribution
Easier to hook up audio equipment

Cons
Gotta run a big thick wire through your car

If done beautifully, could be a pro =)

A bigger con would be having to figure out a way of holding the battery down.

The biggest con would be having fumes from the battery inside the cabin of your car unless you go with a sealed battery like an Optima. Otherwise, the pros have been mentioned.

Maybe I haven't been in my car enough to notice any kinda smell from the battery

It depends on what are your goals with the relocation. It's not thaaaat much weight to spend all that time and money.

Pros:
◘ More engine space. If you are looking for that shaved engine look or some custom ducting with air pipes.
◘ A little weight shift to the back that you won't notice

Cons:
◘ It's expensive, the wire should be very think in order for your car to start and get charged properly
◘ It's bulky, you'll have to fabricate some kind of a stand or place it in the spare well if you don't have one.

Thanks mates.
Now I have an idea what's the deal.

This post has been edited by Red123: Aug 18, 2013 - 4:27 AM

My relocation wasn't expensive at all. It was finished for under $50.

Yea mine was under 50 too
An I just mounted a battery box in the hatch right behind the seat.

I meant to say earlier but I forgot, I never smelled any fumes either. Hypothetically opening the doors/hatch should provide ventilation for the fumes, whether or not it's enough ventilation I really don't know. Just to be safe, I replaced my battery with an Optima Red top battery when my old battery wore out.