Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
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hatrik8
Donating Member
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
Will an optima fit in the stock location? It was a pain to get my battery out this past weekend, I had to twist and turn to get it around the stiff coolant line that goes from the a/c (i think?) I dunno if I can squeeze a different battery in there. Anybody know?
Will an optima fit in the stock location? It was a pain to get my battery out this past weekend, I had to twist and turn to get it around the stiff coolant line that goes from the a/c (i think?) I dunno if I can squeeze a different battery in there. Anybody know?
crashing_sux
Blow Me?
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
FWIW, I have the KB kit with an optima. It fits. It is a pain to get to, but I don't have to get to it often. I have a moroso quick disconnect switch hidden inside the firewall which I flip when I want it disconnected and the one time I had to charge it I did it through a set of positive/negative terminals I have mounted to the firewall going back to the battery.
FWIW, I have the KB kit with an optima. It fits. It is a pain to get to, but I don't have to get to it often. I have a moroso quick disconnect switch hidden inside the firewall which I flip when I want it disconnected and the one time I had to charge it I did it through a set of positive/negative terminals I have mounted to the firewall going back to the battery.
crashing_sux
Blow Me?
crashing_sux
Blow Me?
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
This is the best I can do, I'm not near my truck to take any other pictures and won't be for a couple of weeks.
The uploader limits me to 39k so I can't post the pics with much more detail.
This is the best I can do, I'm not near my truck to take any other pictures and won't be for a couple of weeks.
The uploader limits me to 39k so I can't post the pics with much more detail.
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crashing_sux
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Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
Oh yeah, it's located on the passengers side of the engine bay. The aluminum plate it's on is the KB cold air intake plate, I don't use the rest of the cold air intake though.
Oh yeah, it's located on the passengers side of the engine bay. The aluminum plate it's on is the KB cold air intake plate, I don't use the rest of the cold air intake though.
Syclone Rob
Its all ABOOT the SYTY eh
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
ok, for locating the battery in the box, which type of battery box do you recommend? Sealed or not sealed? I see kits on summit that have both. What gauge battery wire do you recommend? 1 gauge?
ok, for locating the battery in the box, which type of battery box do you recommend? Sealed or not sealed? I see kits on summit that have both. What gauge battery wire do you recommend? 1 gauge?
Ian Turgeon
Cascading Inspiration
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
i used 1/0 and it works fine. I think my dad got a summit kit using 2 gauge and it is working flawlessly as well. Do whatever you want for a box, its in the bed, so you dont need to worry if it is vented or not. I'd say once you know what you want, give Hood a call but I'm sure hes busy dealing with a smoldering building.
i used 1/0 and it works fine. I think my dad got a summit kit using 2 gauge and it is working flawlessly as well. Do whatever you want for a box, its in the bed, so you dont need to worry if it is vented or not. I'd say once you know what you want, give Hood a call but I'm sure hes busy dealing with a smoldering building.
Syclone#1992
SyTy.net Moderator
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
Well, its funny this topic comes up...
I just got done installing a kill switch to turn my battery off. I have an ATR kit, and became sick of disconnecting it ALL the time and pulling off the wheel ALL the time.
ATR kit has a couple flaws, 1.) the battery can short out easily because the terminals are ungodly close to the front frame and bumper. I tried reversing the batter so I didn't have to worry about this, but then the tire rubs, so it has to go back around and I have to put rubber on the end of the terminals to be sure they don't short out.
2.) Unless you wire an easy access battery shut off, you will have to pull the wheel off all the time, which is no fun when you back the truck into the garage for winter storage, forgetting the wheel is 2 ft. from the wall :rant:
I used 2 gauge wiring for mine and crimped the ends with a bolt in the vice and used some good black tape to make them look pretty. Worked out nicely, and is a good theft prevention device.
BTW, I would never jump my truck through the altenator, cause that is the easiest way to fry the altenator and other electric accessories.
Well, its funny this topic comes up...
I just got done installing a kill switch to turn my battery off. I have an ATR kit, and became sick of disconnecting it ALL the time and pulling off the wheel ALL the time.
ATR kit has a couple flaws, 1.) the battery can short out easily because the terminals are ungodly close to the front frame and bumper. I tried reversing the batter so I didn't have to worry about this, but then the tire rubs, so it has to go back around and I have to put rubber on the end of the terminals to be sure they don't short out.
2.) Unless you wire an easy access battery shut off, you will have to pull the wheel off all the time, which is no fun when you back the truck into the garage for winter storage, forgetting the wheel is 2 ft. from the wall :rant:
I used 2 gauge wiring for mine and crimped the ends with a bolt in the vice and used some good black tape to make them look pretty. Worked out nicely, and is a good theft prevention device.
BTW, I would never jump my truck through the altenator, cause that is the easiest way to fry the altenator and other electric accessories.
hatrik8
Donating Member
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
Here is the pic. The hose is on the left side of the picture. It's firm and hard to bend and in the way of the battery. Makes for a pain to move the battery in and out.
http://members.cox.net/hatrik99/engine.jpg
Here is the pic. The hose is on the left side of the picture. It's firm and hard to bend and in the way of the battery. Makes for a pain to move the battery in and out.
http://members.cox.net/hatrik99/engine.jpg
Jer said:
Syclone#1992
SyTy.net Moderator
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
Eeeeek...looks like that engine bay needs a little attention (cleaning) :tup:
hatrik8 said:
Eeeeek...looks like that engine bay needs a little attention (cleaning) :tup:
Jer
Don't taze me bro!
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
I was talking about charging... not jumping.
Agreed that jumping using the alternator could possibly cause damage but I think the likelihood of this is much lower using the 1/0 wire versus the puny OEM leads.
Syclone#1992 said:BTW, I would never jump my truck through the altenator, cause that is the easiest way to fry the altenator and other electric accessories.
I was talking about charging... not jumping.
Agreed that jumping using the alternator could possibly cause damage but I think the likelihood of this is much lower using the 1/0 wire versus the puny OEM leads.
SYO237
SyTy Registry
Re: Any other locations for battery other then in the box-Syclone-??
Funny you mention the ATR kit.... lets switch trucks now and talk about ChromeBoy.
ChromeBoy has the ATR kit in it... and had a charging issue I had to deal with when I picked the truck up. Again, another kit that is a full on PITA to deal with on getting to the battery. And low and behold, as I was sliding it back in, I noticed the same thing on how the terminal likes to not only touch, but have a tendancy to REST on the frame horn for the rubber donut mount.
Go figure that I would have the 2 most bullshit relocate kits on both trucks. I'll take credit only for the Sy, seeing how I didnt do the ATR on ChromeBoy.
Both have battery relocate modification part 2 on list need to do list. :rant:
Syclone#1992 said:
Funny you mention the ATR kit.... lets switch trucks now and talk about ChromeBoy.
ChromeBoy has the ATR kit in it... and had a charging issue I had to deal with when I picked the truck up. Again, another kit that is a full on PITA to deal with on getting to the battery. And low and behold, as I was sliding it back in, I noticed the same thing on how the terminal likes to not only touch, but have a tendancy to REST on the frame horn for the rubber donut mount.
Go figure that I would have the 2 most bullshit relocate kits on both trucks. I'll take credit only for the Sy, seeing how I didnt do the ATR on ChromeBoy.
Both have battery relocate modification part 2 on list need to do list. :rant: