battery location

toomoth

Daily Driver
Sep 28, 2012
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Mascotte/Clermont Florida
On my rebuild project ( 78 Malibu) I have equal opportunity to either mount my battery in the trunk or under hood.

I understand some people mount it in trunk to lighten the weight load from under hood. Other than that is there any other advantage to having it in the trunk? Please advise.
 

melloelky

Top Fueler
Jul 1, 2009
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mass
it puts the weight over the rear tires to aid in traction.
 

Supe

MalibuRacing Junkie
May 21, 2003
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Charlotte, NC
On a street car, if you don't need the extra room or need the weight moved, don't bother. You're just adding extra weight/complication with the longer battery leads.
 

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