Relocating battery to the trunk.. Do I need to place it in a sealed box?

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01-13-2001, 08:29 PM

Dmak

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Relocating battery to the trunk.. Do I need to place it in a sealed box?

I am planning on relocating the battery to the trunk to move weight towards the back..

Will I need to place the battery in a sealed box? What kits are out there to do this? Thanks!

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01-13-2001, 09:12 PM

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Several places like Summit racing or PAW have kits

You can use a sealed plastic box for it. You can also use a Optima battery, just make sure you side posts, and cover the top posts and all will be well. A battery box is cleaner. You will lose a LOT of trunk space, however.

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01-14-2001, 04:27 AM

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Unless it's an Optima type sealed cell battery, yes you do (or die from fumes which is bad)

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01-14-2001, 03:31 PM

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Re: Relocating battery to the trunk.. Do I need to place it in a sealed box?

My Miata has the battery in the trunk and it is not in a box.
8 months with it and I'm still here

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I'm not sure what type of battery it is though.
-Chris

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01-15-2001, 06:04 AM

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Hawker

...also makes a 25 lb sealed battery. Similar ones carried by Pegasus.

this site shows remote install in an rx7<ul><li><a href="http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/secure_battery.htm">Hawker Install</a></li></ul>