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The right way to do this: (archive)

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Posted by Josh Cook on July 14, 2001 at 13:50:18:

In Reply to: ahh help please moved battery to trunk and i must posted by be confused on July 14, 2001 at 12:50:13:

The right way to do this:
Extend the wires that connected to the +terminal (alterator & fuse box) to the starter. Consider the starter bolt end and nut as the new terminal.

From the starter, you can run the heaviest guage wire you can get your hands on, to the trunk. The route I took is through the wire bundle on the top driver's side, down the dashboard, under the carpet, under the rear seats, under the rear platform (next to the rear seat-belt recoiler), and you're in the trunk.

For the -terminal, all you need is to make a good connection to the body/chassis. I did this by drilling, grinding paint, inserting a bolt from under the wheelwell, soldering the connection, and spinning the nut down.

Aside from better weight distribution, your engine bay will look more clean & free. The next thing to do is get rid of the air cleaner and strap on a cone!!
Josh


i need to know where each of the battery terminals and old terminal wires need to go.
i'm under the impression you just extend the positive all the way from the trun to the old attachment.
please help me....





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