VSsc400

iTrader: (1)

any DIY's out there?
Any pics?

if you did it where and how was it run?
Where did you get the kit?
What gauge wires were used?
thanks

LexusFiend

i relocated the battery in my 91 celica alltrac before i sold it ... i just bought the universal kit from summitracing.com but i think it could be done much cheaper if you can figure out a way to make sure the battery is secure. I ran the wire under the carpet through the passenger compartment but on the lexus you might not be able to find an easy in through (or around) the firewall As far as wire gauge ... i donno it was big tho lol
lexusfiend

RobSoVIP

it shouldnt be too big of a deal... what do you need the space for? A big snail?

VSsc400

iTrader: (1)

maybe

hemogoblin

Um I didnt move my battery to the back, but I have a 2nd batt in my trunk. I'll try and post pics later.

ACleanSC4

iTrader: (7)

i had my buddy do it for me...ran 0 gauge wires under the carpet to the trunk in a battery case with cover...

fits pretty nice in the old 12disc changer spot...

SupraCoup3

Good Idea!

Or for all you monty python fans...

King Arthur: "good idea Oh Lord"
God: "Course it's a good idea!!!"

jstjohnz

FWIW,

There is a risk in this type of installation. You are running an unfused battery lead through the pasenger compartment. If this wire is damaged and the conductor comes in contact with the frame you would get some impressive fireworks.

-jim-

VSsc400

iTrader: (1)

good point... I will definitely put a fuse on it...

anyone with a pic of stock 12CD changer spot? my car didn't come with CD changer...

jstjohnz

That's the problem, you can't easily fuse that wire because of the extremely high cranking current.

-jim-

VSsc400

iTrader: (1)

what would be your suggestion?

rjsmetal

You can get some large Fuses and holders from car audio compaines like stinger that use 1 or 2 ANL syle fuses (up to 300 Amp each) the crazy high amperage shouldnt matter beause all you are doing is protecting against a short and in the case of a short these would blow with out a problem. Hope this helps, Metal

http://www.stingerelectronics.com/we...stribution.asp

Part# SHD2ANL

From what I found from Toyota their starter on a 4cyl draws 130-150 Amps and on a 6cyl draws 175 Amps (I cant see the 8cyl drawing that much more power) so you should be able to properly fuse with the fuse holder mentioned above.