battery location?

[tcsracing1]

what options are there for battery location?

[Bguetter]

I just received the front battery mount kit from Mark at Breeze. Very nice kit and puts the battery up front near the engine.

[chmhasy]

I got the FFMetal battery box in the trunk

[John4337]

I used the Breeze option, works great. Keeps the cable runs short, easy to get to.

John

[tcsracing1]

my battery is currently in the trunk.
Is it possible to make room and located it further into the trunk next to roll bar?

[AC Bill]

my battery is currently in the trunk.
Is it possible to make room and located it further into the trunk next to roll bar?

Some builders added a drop box to the upper trunk shelf, to put the battery in. There was/is (?), a vendor making the boxes for that purpose.
You could probably fit a smaller battery, on the upper shelf, on a battery tray, rather then with the provided battery box. This would allow you to lift it, and slide it out for replacement when required.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

In the trunk on the upper shelf.

[Papa]

Here are a couple of pictures of the FF Metal trunk floor battery box I installed:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4339/36654481626_bac7db9d04_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR2Nn9)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36654479716_c3fbfa15f6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR2MNd)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/36980802492_6f2bf5a3c8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YkShbY)

[GoDadGo]

In the trunk on the upper shelf.

Ditto on the location with Kevin; however, I did upgrade the battery box with one that I purchased from Speedway motors.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Steel-Weld-In-Battery-Box-Tray,3455.html

I bent the upper tabs over 90 degrees, with a little Map Gas induced heat, and then had a friend Powder Coat it before bolting it in.

[rich grsc]

On the passenger side foot box top.

[dallas_]

mine is down between the engine and front frame rail on the passenger side.

[skidd]

Home made front battery box for a group 51 size battery. Has no trouble starting my 302. Just a bit of angle iron, neighbors mig welder, hammer, saw , and some heavy duty self tapping bolts I found at tractor supply. Used the battery hold down that came with the kit (not pictured).

http://www.ludicrous-speed.com/zp/cache/Shanes%20Cobra/TheBuild/IMG_20170212_111049330_595.jpg

http://www.ludicrous-speed.com/zp/cache/Shanes%20Cobra/TheBuild/IMG_20170212_111005745_595.jpg

[2bking]

In the trunk using the dropped trunk space to slide the battery on its side into the space available over the pumpkin.
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[BEAR-AvHistory]

Have a billet base built to match the bottom shape of the red top. Locks down with clamps built into the base.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=14742&pictureid=64761

[dmoran]

I went with the Breeze front mount. Very convienent and easy to work with.

[CraigS]

Be careful w/ the trunk boxes depending on what rear suspension you have. They don't all fit.

[RobReam]

I went with the Breeze kit. I like it!

[greenbaygreg]

I have the FF Metals trunk battery box. Well made and fits perfectly.

[Avalanche325]

FF Metals if you want the weight where the car needs it. I have had to access my battery precisely ZERO times in 3+ years, so not like it needs to be convenient. I did upgrade my cables in full disclosure.

[scottiec]

Ffmetal here. Nice and out of the way!

[TexasAviator]

Ditto on the location with Kevin; however, I did upgrade the battery box with one that I purchased from Speedway motors.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Steel-Weld-In-Battery-Box-Tray,3455.html

I bent the upper tabs over 90 degrees, with a little Map Gas induced heat, and then had a friend Powder Coat it before bolting it in.

nice find godadgo!

[Bobby Doug]

FFMetal Battery box. I also upgraded my battery cables. After 2k miles I have not once needed to touch battery. I do have a cockpit cutoff though and I have used it a few times.

[Doc76]

Here are a couple of pictures of the FF Metal trunk floor battery box I installed:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4339/36654481626_bac7db9d04_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR2Nn9)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36654479716_c3fbfa15f6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR2MNd)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/36980802492_6f2bf5a3c8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YkShbY)

Any chance of a picture to see how close this is to the diff and 3-link cross bar?

[Doc76]

The FF Metals box will hit the diff cover if you’re running a Mk4, 3-link with a GT500 finned cover.
Ask me how I know.

I will add this is a super nice piece and Id like to find a smaller battery that may allow me to notch the box and still use it. Very well made.

Any suggestions on battery options would be appreciated.

[Papa]

The FF Metals box will hit the diff cover if you’re running a Mk4, 3-link with a GT500 finned cover.
Ask me how I know.

I will add this is a super nice piece and Id like to find a smaller battery that may allow me to notch the box and still use it. Very well made.

Any suggestions on battery options would be appreciated.

It's easier to just use a simple steel diff cover. You won't see it unless you are under the car. The effort of modifying the box and finding a smaller battery doesn't seem worth the trouble, but that's just my opinion. I tried one of the fancy covers and reverted back after it hit the box. If I were doing the car over, I'd have gone with a front mounted battery.

[GoDadGo]

In the trunk on the upper shelf.

Ditto!

MKIV #8515 has the battery in the same place as Da-Bear.

[rich grsc]

Fancy aluminum covers are like chrome, they are for show, not go. You could grind a little clearance on the cover. I agree front mount battery, but you already have the rear box.

[Doc76]

For those of you that have the rear box, how much clearance do you have when sitting on the ground?
I won’t have my wheels back for a few weeks.
Totally willing to trim the fins just hoping for a better idea of what’s needed before committing to cutting a hole in the floor ;)

[Nickjj]

I went with the Breeze front mount setup, very clean and accessible installation. Also makes for shorter battery cable runs to the starter and frees up a little more room in the trunk.
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[Jimmy B]

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[OSU Cowboy]

Breeze Front Mount. The little Group 51 battery is coming up on 5 years old with 24000 miles on what is a fairly high compression 347 motor. That little dude is still cranking away. At 66+ years old, and I got that big battery sitting down in a trunk hole ... it's hard for me to imagine trying to pull that guy out when it needs to be changed. Sure - not something one needs to do very often. But still. If you already have the box for the trunk - put it in and use it for additional trunk space.

[FarmerDave1321]

I went with the Breeze front mount setup, very clean and accessible installation. Also makes for shorter battery cable runs to the starter and frees up a little more room in the trunk.
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Same. I like the additional room in the trunk and ease of access to the battery itself.

[ASL67]

If your married, put it where the passenger seat goes. (sorry just trying to add humor)

[Avalanche325]

Same. I like the additional room in the trunk and ease of access to the battery itself.

FFMetals rear box doesn't take trunk space. As far as ease of access, I touched my battery once in 8 years, when I replaced it.
Rear puts the weight where you need it. It also keeps it out of a hot engine bay, which batteries don't like.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Rear puts the weight where you need it...

That's open for discussion but we could go on for days ;)

Jeff