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Thanks Camarslow for the reference.
Cam406406, our battery relocation bracket mounts in the rear like you mentioned and is a bolt in. Here is a picture and a link to our site. If you have any questions or would like to place an order just give me a call here at the office.
Has anyone used this BMR box in their camaro? I'm thinkin of getting this installed for better weight distribution..
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
Correction: Anyone install this box in the REAR spare tire compartment of their camaro? lol
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
I'm not too concerned with 'race legal' as I do not do that much drag racing, it's more for street handling/traction and ultimately better weight distribution. I know this BMR kit fits Optima Yellowtop batteries perfectly, which I don't mind buying to complete this, my main concern is the wiring and how much hacking/drilling of the car has to be done to do this. I want it to look as stock as possible and be as safe as stock, if not safer, and have enough juice to power a daily driven street car if necessary (not that mine is, but you never know in the future). I know that using the right wiring and insulating everything properly is a must, but how much of a job is all of this?
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
In just looking on Summit's site, you can get the BMR battery box for $90. And the cables for 2ga-$76 and 1ga-$100.
Also if you run a dry cell battery it would be race legal and some sheet metal behind the spare tire cover.
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
2ga is what comes in most cars. 1 ga would be an improvement if you need the extra current. 0ga does exist but is closer to $150-$160 range. About $5 a foot.
I would think the more current the better since it's coming from the back of the car. The longer the cable, the more loss of current, right? I just want to be sure that when the job is done i don't have trouble starting the car or dimming lights while i'm driving... Or anything worse or dangerous like fire! Also, Red top or Yellow top? My camaro has only these things running at night: 4 speakers with cd player (no subs or amps etc.., headlights, fog lights, heater (no A/C)..
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
You should only have a minimal drop in current over that length, with those size cables. Plus you draw from the neg. side so just make sure you have good grounds.
In just looking on Summit's site, you can get the BMR battery box for $90. And the cables for 2ga-$76 and 1ga-$100.
Also if you run a dry cell battery it would be race legal and some sheet metal behind the spare tire cover.
Really? I thought it had to be in an aproved box or a sealed compartment no matter what type of battery it was.
exactly what i thought. I have a afco one mounted in the stock position up front replacing the rusted original pan, cheap and works well.
$30 universal battery tray from speedshop, 5 minutes with a welder, drilled 2 holes in the inboard subframe for a more secure mount than the spare tire threaded bosses and presto
Last edited by Twin_Turbo; 07-22-2010 at 08:46 AM.
that looks alot like the one from BMR which is more than 30$ lol.. Did you weld this into the frame of the car??
__________________ "An engine is like an orchestra. It's made up of wind, brass, percussion, and a whole range of other complimentary sections, all working to make that beautiful music that we call 'performance'..."
271FWHP - 354FWTQ --> (UN-TUNED... Tuning in progress! Will DYNO again soon...)
For mods go here --> http://1986irocz.tripod.com/
14.2 @ 96 on the 1/4 mile...
no, there are 2 tabs on the inside that bolt to 2 holes drilled into the side and there's 1 bolt that bolts through the flange of the wheel well. IT's right where the battery terminal end is in that pic.
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Last edited by Twin_Turbo; 07-22-2010 at 05:10 PM.
personally, i think a #2 cable, or even a #1, is too small. I still have the battery up front in my 86 and im using a 1/0 cable for both positive and ground. the difference in how fast the starter turns is absurd when compared to the stock cable. Add the extra 12-15 feet to the back of the car, defiantly looking at more the range of 2/0.
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Last edited by //<86TA>\\; 07-22-2010 at 10:36 PM.
Reason: oops 1/0 not 2/0
I don't think he was talking about your wire specifically. I do agree, I would probably go with 1/0 ga wire for that long of a run. I don't think 2/0 is necessary.
