Super Clean. Love the use of OEM parts.

 

I was looking to do this but after seeing the Taylor kit I thought there had to be a cheaper DIY solution. Thanks for saving me come cash!

 

To think I was just going to spend way over $100 on a battery box kit.......you just saved me some money. Thanks for sharing.

 

Has anyone used a circuit breaker for the relocation? How much Amp? Maybe a 200A is too small and can go off during crank?

 

I'm using a 120amp circuit breaker in JDM Evo 7, it's been 5 weeks and no problems

 

If you really wanna be cheap like my Mexican *** I just bought a 16 foot 4 gauge jumper cables an cut the ends lol 32 feet of 4gauge wire for 26bucks and now you can run the ground and positive together

 

2 Gauge should really be the minimum for using when you relocate the battery to the trunk though.

 

Well I'm half way threw with it :/ any side effects you think will happen? So I can just throw in the towel and call it a day till tomorrow

 

side effects could be the cable not being able to push the needed amperage, could cause weird electrical issues. 4 gauge is just not really ideal is the thing. I mean if you dont run alot of accessories and you have a really high quality 4 gauge you MIGHT be ok. Its sort of like asking if its ok to run a 2" exhaust on a 400hp evo--- I wouldnt, but I GUESS its possible.

 

hard starting would be my guess.

 

anyone know the part# or what that part is called off the evo x? $10 reward via paypal for the part #.....

 

Does that mean i will have to remove my neon lights??haha but in serious matter my common sense kicked in thinking it would work since i have turn over a semi using the same cables don't get me wrong they got a lil warm after a few trys but o well :/ so far so good ill repost if i have any problems

 

will have serious problems starting on a hot day. 2 gauge minimum if you have a big strong battery. use 1 gauge with a mini battery and you do not want to run a wire all the way to the front for the negative and add more resistance. ground close to battery and again near the engine.

best cable to get is not the stuff they use for stereo amps. go to a local welding supply store and get welding cable. its extremely flexibly and well shielded, made of good quiality conductor and a reasonable price.

 

don't forget to check with your track tech inspection requiremnts. some places will mandate the need for a disconnect knob since the relocated battery will have to be in an inclosure and in case of fire becomes difficult to remove the cables.

 

Bump.. Anybody know the parts and/or part numbers for the Evo X OEM relocation?