# Battery relocation question. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 11, 2005, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571 "2005-12-11T16:05:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/21 "2005-12-12T05:46:32Z")
Relocated to passenger side behind seat. 1 ga. Welding power wire run up to the starter and new power distribution block and 0 ga. ground wire mounted to the body. ---
**Author:** ![skatanic28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e7dd6/32.png) [@skatanic28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skatanic28)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/22 "2005-12-12T06:40:13Z")
make sure to use some sort of overcurrent protection as well. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/23 "2005-12-12T06:41:21Z")
> [@Violator](#): > > -Heat the terminal with a HOT torch and feed solder into the end till it fills. By having a hot torch you can do this relatively quickly without heating up the wire too much. i used a propane job and it worked well. this is a good tip :tup: I like that one. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/24 "2005-12-12T06:43:14Z")
> [@skatanic28](#): > > make sure to use some sort of overcurrent protection as well. That’s a very good point that has been neglected here… If You are running 2ga, fuse it at the battery with 150-200 amp (max) fuse. It’s a $3 investment that is worth the value of You car… possibly life. ---
**Author:** ![RacerX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5e9695/32.png) [@RacerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RacerX)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/25 "2005-12-12T09:11:33Z")
I would use a high current circuit breaker. They’re available at most all car audio shops. that will also allow you to cut battery power when storing or working on it without disconnecting the battery terminal. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/26 "2005-12-12T10:29:58Z")
Just seen this post, here is a pic of mine. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/Battery6.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/Battery6.jpg) X… ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/27 "2005-12-12T10:33:09Z")
I’ve seen more circuit breakers _fail to open_ under load then I’ve seen fuses fail to pop. $0.02. ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/28 "2005-12-12T14:58:03Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > I’ve seen more circuit breakers _fail to open_ under load then I’ve seen fuses fail to pop. > > $0.02. He’s right. Fuses very very rarely fail to blow. Breakers hang up much more frequently. ---
**Author:** ![botardtim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@botardtim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/botardtim)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/29 "2005-12-12T20:54:47Z")
I would use 0ga. You need to make sure you vent it properly too. But since you’re using an Craptima they’re sealed and do not create gasses like normal wet cells do. Also maybe consider putting it on the passenger side instead because you are less likely to have a passenger, where there will always be a driver. For weight purposes. Just my advice. ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/30 "2005-12-12T23:44:18Z")
ok then, it’s 0 ga. passenger side, 200 amp fuse, grounded to the underside of the car under the storage bin and up front in the stock location, insulated and sealed properly and thats pretty much it…right ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/31 "2005-12-13T04:53:34Z")
> [@ezfd](#): > > ok then, it’s 0 ga. passenger side, 200 amp fuse, grounded to the underside of the car under the storage bin and up front in the stock location, insulated and sealed properly and thats pretty much it…right I think 0 ga. is overkill, my car never had any signs of a weak battery (even after the car sat for 6 months), but what do I know, I only tried it on my own FD. :lol: X… ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/32 "2005-12-13T05:51:28Z")
> [@ezfd](#): > > ok then, it’s 0 ga. passenger side, 200 amp fuse, grounded to the underside of the car under the storage bin and up front in the stock location, insulated and sealed properly and thats pretty much it…right Yes except - 0ga is overkill. Unless You are running alot of accesories / amplifiers / 12v shit… You are not going to need 1/ott. Go with 2ga wire, save Yourself $0.50/foot. ---
**Author:** ![botardtim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@botardtim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/botardtim)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/33 "2005-12-13T14:28:45Z")
Why risk it? Just do it now and save yourself a headache later. How long could it possibly be? Plus you want minimal loss in the distance anyways, which I believe someone showed the calculation for earlier. I stand by my vote for 0ga. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/34 "2005-12-13T14:47:59Z")
2ga is fine, unless u wanna spend the extra money for 0 ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/35 "2005-12-13T15:10:40Z")
i ran 1g… kinda over kill but it was dirt cheap on ebay… then i bought some stupid power distribution block that are supposed to be used for systems n shit like that… but it has a spot for up to 0g going in and 2 spots for 4g coming out of it… one goes to my starter n one goes to my fuse box… the block has 2 100amp fuse’s and a little screen that displays how many volts are present. ---
**Author:** ![botardtim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@botardtim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/botardtim)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/36 "2005-12-13T21:55:19Z")
Just curious, what car is this happening in…and why do you want to relocate the battery? ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/37 "2005-12-13T22:13:47Z")
> [@botardtim](#): > > Just curious, what car is this happening in…and why do you want to relocate the battery? Reading helps > [@ezfd](#): > > I am going to move the battery out of the engine bay to clean things up, it’s going in the storage bin behind the drivers seat. I am going to get a Optima red top and i was thinking of using 4 ga. cable. Is 4 ga. big enough? I don’t have any extra accessories like amps or anything else drawing extra current, I just want the best power transfer. Let me know if anyone has some input. > [@Adictd2b00st](#): > > its not the passanger area. rx7’s don’t have back seats theres rear “storage bins” so its not exposed ---
**Author:** ![botardtim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@botardtim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/botardtim)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/38 "2005-12-14T01:18:43Z")
Do you think it was possibly put in the engine bay not to appeal the eye, but to serve an engineering purpose? ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/39 "2005-12-14T01:35:46Z")
> [@botardtim](#): > > Do you think it was possibly put in the engine bay not to appeal the eye, but to serve an engineering purpose? Most battery locations in common vehicles are selected on the basis of convenience and economy. This is not a race car. When one tries to bring a regular car closer to race spec you move the battery away from the heaviest end of the car. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571/40 "2005-12-14T09:44:56Z")
> [@botardtim](#): > > Do you think it was possibly put in the engine bay not to appeal the eye, but to serve an engineering purpose? You’re a fucking retard, go argue over something you know about. Xander. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-relocation-question/5571.md?page=3)