Battery Location?

[bobs66440]

I'm looking for some suggestions as to where to mount the battery. I'm not running any type of rear bodywork, so my choices are limited.

 

[iroct]

I used Spirits through the floor, drop in glass box,passenger side under the seat.

 

[Keeper]

What size battery are you using? If you use one of the small gel batteries your options open up.

I mounted mine between my crossmembers:

 

[bobs66440]

What size battery are you using? If you use one of the small gel batteries your options open up.

I mounted mine between my crossmembers:

Wow! That IS a tiny battery. That would definitely provide more options for sure. How does it crank the engine? It seems so small...I haven't gotten a battery yet, but if that will work, that would be great!

 

[Johnny]

I have that same small battery mounted to the bottom of my floor. Cranks great!

 

[jcunning]

Same here. Have had it for a couple of years and love the options it gives you. Cranks my small block with no problems.

 

[ellis8500]

I have a 27T. Mounted my "Tiny" battery on the frame next to the right rear tire.

 

[bobs66440]

Can you tell me what battery that is please?

 

[Johnny]

Odyssey PC680

 

[butch27]

If that is a Spirit body it has a fiberglass sink hole in it for a battery.

 

[bobs66440]

If that is a Spirit body it has a fiberglass sink hole in it for a battery.

It is a Spirit body, but no battery hole....the floor is completely flat...

 

[bobs66440]

Odyssey PC680

Thank you!

 

[butch27]

Oh- You didn't get the glass seat insert.

 

[herrakani]

How's that Odyssey compared to a regular 65 amp car battery?

 

[Johnny]

I think everyone likes the odyssey because of the size. Cranks great! Easier to find a place to mount.

 

[ellis8500]

The Odyssey has great crank amps but not a high amp-hour rating. It's not intended to run radios and accessories for any length of time. It's small so it can be mounted in many out-of-the-way places. It's fully sealed so never any maintenance of any sort. It can be mounted in any position...ANY. It charges very fast. Starts my Ford 302 with no problem and mine is mounted in the trunk of my 27T. Running #2 cable to engine. Grounded to frame near battery.

 

[meangreen]

I use an Odyssey PC 680 in my roadster, mounted inside on the firewall on top of the trans tunnel. In my '31 Coupe I use an Odyssey PC 925 mounted in the trunk. It's slightly larger and slightly more powerful, but still very compact for it's power. The good news is Odyssey batteries are made in the USA and they have a long life expectancy...

 

[jimbo01]

I came across this article the other day and found it to be very interesting. I hope other can find some use of it as well.

http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm

 

[fordsbyjay]

In my Total Performance bucket it is under the seat. The battery box is mounted to the frame and the battery drops in. Make sure there is enough room to actually get the battery out if needed.

 

[PotvinGuy]

My Optima battery and billet holder is so pretty I mounted it in the passenger footwell:

Easy access and still room for the ladies gams.