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09-19-2006, 03:49 PM
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Token v6 Guy
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To the people who drag race/ familiar with NHRA rules
What constitutes a "battery hold down?"
In the past, I may have looked at this rule.... and used my interpretation of it....  Zip ties RULE!
But.... I think I should make the car more "legal."
I am relocating my battery a little father back in the engine bay..... about 2 1/2 feet back... and I am limited on room.
I plan on mounting it to the frame rail... and have a metal strap over the top.
I wonder if that is legit?
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09-19-2006, 03:58 PM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
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my understanding is basically that it jsut has to be held firmly in place. i have seen metal straps, belts, and stock style hold downs used lots of times on relocated batts.
just get it secured in a way that it doesn't move around if you tug on it and you should be good
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09-19-2006, 03:59 PM
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Token v6 Guy
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Zip ties keep it snug 
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09-19-2006, 04:38 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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If it looks half-assed they will fail you, the rule can be subjective.
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09-19-2006, 04:45 PM
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what about relocating it to the rear of the car?
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09-19-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 98tadriver
what about relocating it to the rear of the car?
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probably nitrous getting in the way
i say a strap would suffice, but i dont know **** so dont listen to me
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09-19-2006, 04:51 PM
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Wat if u put it inplace of ur passenger seat? Just bolt it down to the floor.
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09-19-2006, 05:03 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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If you have a hatchback you will need a firewall between the battery and the trunk. You cannot have it in a passenger compartment.
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09-19-2006, 05:18 PM
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all relocated battries have to be secured to a frame rail threaded rod can be used but it cant move at all ---- some tracks check---- if u pass island you can race anywhere in the USA --- jz
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09-19-2006, 07:16 PM
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Token v6 Guy
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Ok, cool.
I had the set up in the trunk area many years ago.... but ran into too many charging issues when I went with the dual bottle/ warmer set up.
This will still be in the engine bay..... just in place of the heater core.
Pic's to come
Thanks!
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09-19-2006, 08:53 PM
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Queen of Destruction / NJFBOA Supporting Sponsor / Moderator / 12 Second Club / 2006 Member of the Year / PITA
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uhhh, yeah.. what they all said.
and if its relocated to the trunk you also need to have a on/off switch on the back of the car...
any other questions, ask johnjzjz... he's smarter than me
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09-20-2006, 11:06 AM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
If you have a hatchback you will need a firewall between the battery and the trunk. You cannot have it in a passenger compartment.
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You can if it's in a sealed (but vented to the outside) box.
- Justin
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09-20-2006, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
If you have a hatchback you will need a firewall between the battery and the trunk. You cannot have it in a passenger compartment.
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Vega type cars put the battery in the trunk but its below the floor w/ a door access ---- jz
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