Battery relocation Pros and Cons Options

[Red123]

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.

[kurt95gt]

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

[rave2n]

Cons
Gotta run a big thick wire through your car

If done beautifully, could be a pro =)

[Syaoran]

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

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

[richee3]

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.

[kurt95gt]

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

[The_enD]

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.

[Red123]

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

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

[richee3]

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

[kurt95gt]

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

[richee3]

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

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.