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Hot to remove battery from engine bay to boot
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:21 pm
by Shahrez
Hi, i have a cold air intake kit but i need to remove the battery and place it in the boot. What kind of wires would i need to extend the battery wires and how will i hold the battery in place in the boot? I have heaps of 8g Amp wire and the price for proper battery wire is $11 a metre. I need at least 6-7 metres so yeah mite end up being pricy! Help!
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:42 pm
by jonowong
i wouldnt go any thinner than 4gauge amp wiring
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:48 pm
by mr-charisma
where did you see it for $11 a metre? You might find it cheaper in JayCar, not sure though...
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:07 pm
by Bennoz
This has been covered a few times. Has to be fused 2 gauge wire.
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ttery+boot
Also has to be a sealed battery.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:55 pm
by Shahrez
internet is f**ked if u see numerous same msgs from me!
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:56 pm
by Shahrez
Yeah i thought 8 gauge was too thin. I found it at Supercheap auto's the battery wire that is. What do you mean by "sealed battery"? So you cant use the same battery as standard?
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:57 pm
by Shahrez
Bennoz wrote:
Also has to be a sealed battery.
Yeah i thought 8 gauge was too thin. I found it at Supercheap auto's the battery wire that is. What do you mean by "sealed battery"? So you cant use the same battery as standard?
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:00 pm
by Shahrez
I found it at supercheap auto's, the battery wire that is, $10.99 a metre.
What do you mean by sealed battery? Cant we use the stock battery?
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:04 pm
by BorepYano
Shahrez wrote:I found it at supercheap auto's, the battery wire that is, $10.99 a metre.
What do you mean by sealed battery? Cant we use the stock battery?
normal battery's give off a toxic fume, and since the boot is connected to the cabin and basically sealed otherwise... u'll get the fumes in your car.
and sealed batteries dont give off the fume
i think thats what he meant
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:41 pm
by Shahrez
ahh i see. It looks like it wont be as easy of a job as it seems! Ive got a mate who is an electrical engineer who could do it up for me but i think i'll just get a 90 degree bend flexible pipe and attach the aluminium intake piping to that! coz the one i have is a wider 70-80 degree bend and hence it hits the battery!