battery in the back vs. front mounted? is it a good idea?

[indiana818]

i've been thinking about when the car is done and taking it places like car shows. I have 2 other show cars
and at times they are dead at the end of the day. I think it would be more handy having a rear trunk lid
with access to the battery so i could jump it easier. what do you all think?

[JeromeS13]

Mine's in the back. Also, when you jump it, you could connect the positive lead directly to the starter. So, it wouldn't really matter where you mount your battery.

[D Clary]

I want mine in the front for weight distribution. I don't know why it would go dead at a show or any where else. I'll leave the battery tender on it during the winter.

[Mechie3]

The hood comes off quite easily if you needed to jump the car. Mine is in the back because it's a very small battery.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Front = better weight distribution but forces you to use longer cables which will be more taxing to the starting circuit. Rear = shorter cable runs but a less desirable position for the weight. Pick your poison. I'm also curious about what a show would have to do with the battery being dead????

Jeff

[Wayne Presley]

Mine is in the back, cable is short, AGM battery weighs 12 lbs. Weight distribution in my car is 40.3 F/59.7 R.

[Frank818]

I'll put mine in the back cuz up front I will have my 3gal coolant tank for the AWIC. I just hope there is enough space behind the rad and not in the way of the air flow from the fans.

[D Clary]

The car isn't very big, nor is the engine, It will crank easily with a normal gauge battery cable, My Mustang has the battery in the rear with a longer cable and cranks easily.

[montyals]

Easier to access from the front. If located in the rear you could also install remote terminals. The location doesn't have an impact on performance in any way.