Moved the battery to the trunk and was wanting to center it but thats right in the center of the spare tire well. Is there a rule for the track about what the battery box has to be tied into? Was gunna build a frame out of 1" square tube and weld it to the spare tire well then cover it with a sheet of alum. Would that be legal?
Passenger side rear is the usual spot. Helps balance the car, offsetting the driver's weight. Any reason you're not thinking of that placement?
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1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - currently NOT on jackstands
Thats were it is now but I need to move it over some to fit my disc switch were I want to put it. It can stay in that area but if I move it over the battery hold down wont be tied into the frame rail like it is now. Will it still pass tech and the rules if the hold down isnt bolted threw the frame rail?
I hear ya - what car is this for? Hard to picture the right way to attach it without knowing the car.
2014 GT Premium - Sterling Gray Metallic - MT82 - Track Pack - Glass Roof - Recaro seats - Spoiler delete
12.76 @ 114.04 bone stock. Koni yellow coil-overs, BMR watts, LCA and LCA relo brackets, Borla S-type axle back.
1966 Coupe - 331 stroker - Bullet custom roller cam - cam and motor installed and dyno tuned by Rodeheavers Hot Rod - Astro A5 - McLeod RXT - 486 to the wheels - more fun than my little tires can handle
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - currently NOT on jackstands
new camaros have the battery centered in the tirewell
as long as the box is secured its fine
My 94 mustang. And thank you thats what I was hoping to here cuz whichever way I move it it will be secured good just not tied to a frame rail.
does not need tied to frame, just needs to be secured to point where its stable incase of crash...so can mount it to floor board and just use either large fender washers or small plates on the underside of the body
and i see your location, youre not to far from me these days. im over in carrol twp over by the hospital
oh yea ur def not far from me then I live in north charleroi actually. Right in lock 4.Originally Posted by George C
I think you're good. Here's what the IHRA rulebook says.
BATTERIES: All wet-cell batteries must not be relocated into the driver or passenger
compartments and must be securely mounted. A maximum of two (2) automobile
batteries are permitted of 150 Ibs. combined maximum weight. Plastic battery holddown
straps are not permitted. All relocated batteries must be secured with a minimum
of 2 3/8 diameter bolts or rods. When relocated to the rear of vehicle, the passenger
compartment must be protected by a “firewall” consisting of a minimum of .024 steel or
.032 aluminum. A switch must be connected to the positive side of the electrical system
and when de-activated shut off all electrical functions in the vehicle.
MASTER CUTOFF: Mandatory if battery is relocated or is specified by class
requirements. It must be located on the rear of all entries and must break the positive
side battery supply to the competition vehicle. If the switch is mounted to faciltiate a
push or pull activation it must be positioned in a way where off is in the push position.
If the switch is mounted in any other fashion, it must be labeled in a way that is clearly
identifiable as to which way off is positioned. Plastic or keyed switches are prohibited.
just to put this out there since the rule book doesnt state this
factory cars do come with batteries in the back and they dont carry a shut off switch
Thanks for clearing that up fellas. Thats what I was looking for.
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