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Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 
Just takin a little poll, if you do why did you decide to do it and which box/cover did you go with?
 

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Posted by shade- (Member # 298) on :
 
I wanted better 60's, and most importantly a better wheelie
went with the summit plastic kit, but replaced the 2 gauge main wire with 0, and used their 2 gauge wire for the alternator (yah overkill) instead of the 8 gauge.

1.56 so far, I think it's helping. Don't skimp out on battery size back there either, I went with a big ol' truck battery
 

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Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
I went with the Moroso battery box. It's the only one I know of that is legal at the track if you have a hatchback with no rear firewall. If you install one make sure to do it as outlined on this page otherwise you will be chasing electrical problems forever:

http://buffhomer.corral.net/custom.html
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
I also have the summit kit but with no cut off switch. I know that isn't legal but a cut off switch will be installed shortly.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
I just got mine today from summit!
 

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Posted by J's DDLY SNK (Member # 2016) on :
 
Summit Kit as well w/ cut off switch. The reason was for a better weight destribution (SP).
 

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Posted by 4RS FED (Member # 2067) on :
 
i put my battery in the hatch also, because my damn turbo was in the way

and just an FYI.... the taylor battery box is also legal
 

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Posted by MrMagooo (Member # 2542) on :
 
went with the steeda box, no reason but for wieght transfer, and i like the way the engine compartment looks without the battery being there
 

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Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
I went the the Kragen brackets cuz they were free, and used welding wire cuz it was free also. Reason why I did it is cuz the engine bay looks cleaner in my 65' like that... right?
 

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Posted by forced331 (Member # 1270) on :
 
I went with the Taylor aluminum box, 2gauage positive and 4gauge negative cable.
 

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Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
Moroso kit for me with a optima red top, no cut off switch yet though
 

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Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :
 
camaro in the stock location...torino in tha trunk of funk!
 

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Posted by FordPny (Member # 510) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jeff S:
I went with the Moroso battery box. It's the only one I know of that is legal at the track if you have a hatchback with no rear firewall. If you install one make sure to do it as outlined on this page otherwise you will be chasing electrical problems forever:

http://buffhomer.corral.net/custom.html

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Didnt you switch to that billet one?

I always wanted to know if that is also legal?

I guess if you have a rear firewall it is right? cuse I remember norman having the billet style.

Ohh and I also have the moroso box

[ January 18, 2004, 01:58 AM: Message edited by: FordPny ]
 

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Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
FordPny,

Prior to having the rear firewall in my car I ran the Moroso box. With a rear firewall or a trunk you can run pretty much any battery box/mount.
 

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Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 
Summit battery box with series 27 marine battery.

 

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