battery relocation on Blazer

[xtremeblzer2002]

What do i need to do to relocate my battery i have the kit is it easy? any special things that i should do?

[03 Rado]

Where do you plan on putting it?
Its not hard to do at all if you have a kit and really nothing special since most all kits will have everything needed.
One drawback I could foresee is you placing it inside!

[T Man]

Bolt that son of a ***** to the hood!!! Seriously, Look in Jegs or summit. They will have kits, but you will need to get a box with a vent tube and run the tube outside. The battery will emit deadly gasses, not exactally something you want (well, I dont want it) in your cab.

[importmaster1300]

You need a sealed battery, about 20 feet of 4 ga wire, and a bracket. I got gold termanals from stinger. Take about 5 feet of 4ga wire and bolt it to the frame, after you strip the paint down to bare metal. Then run the rest of the wire (positive) to the little box under where the battery used to set.

[03 Rado]

They will have kits, but you will need to get a box with a vent tube and run the tube outside. The battery will emit deadly gasses, not exactally something you want (well, I dont want it) in your cab.

Exactly!! You dont want it under or inside a Blazer because of such without a proper ventilation system!!

[T Man]

You need a sealed battery, about 20 feet of 4 ga wire, and a bracket. I got gold termanals from stinger. Take about 5 feet of 4ga wire and bolt it to the frame, after you strip the paint down to bare metal. Then run the rest of the wire (positive) to the little box under where the battery used to set.


Still will need a box, sorry chief, you put a batt. inside, you will always need a box. Even sealed boxes will emit some gas.

[importmaster1300]

I dont wanna give bad info, I relocated mine to the bed, a box wouldnt be a bad idea, better safe than sorry.

[03 Rado]

There is no such thing as a 100% sealed battery for and auto. Oh they may say there are but if they were they would explode like a soda pop can. Under beds is totally fine but were talking a Blazer with no such thing and those fumes can be VERY deadly!

[nomaboy]

and those fumes can be VERY deadly!
eh. just remember to keep the windows down.

[Sparky2263]

Yep, no doubt about it, put it in the back and you will DIE!!! A horrible DEATH!!!! From all those poisonous FUMES!!!!

hehe......

[Sparky2263]

Want pics of my install from over a year ago? ;)

[03 Rado]

Yeah just put it in the back with no regard to the fumes and when your lungs collapse due to the burning those chemicals have done go see Sparky buried 6 foot under and complain!!

[nomaboy]

sure sparky send pics.

[Sparky2263]

Okay, gimme a minute.

[Sparky2263]

http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1340&stc=1

The positive cable is towards the rear. The 8 gauge wire goes to the amp. Both batt. cables exit through the hole you see with RTV silicone liberally applied.

http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1341&stc=1

It's a marine battery box. 4 5/16" bolts with fender washers anchor the box to the sheetmetal. Be better off with a metal box here.

http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1342&stc=1

I used a side post battery and hole-sawed through the side of the box.
I'm one of those weird guys that prefers side post batteries.

http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343&stc=1

Grounded the neg. cable to the frame. Drilled, sanded, bolted and liberally applied battery saver spray.

http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1344&stc=1

I like the braided ground straps to attach the engine to the frame.

A 12' piece of 2 gauge to the starter and voila', you're done.

NHRA requires a safety shutoff switch if the battery is relocated. Mine is, uh, doing duty on the Chevelle right now. ;)

[bvr775]

you need a sealed box. yes this is possible, but you will have to build it and vent it to the outside.the box is simple.get all your measurement and bend some sheet metal or go to a air conditioning plase and have them bend it and have a stiffening ridge put on for the seals(universal door seals or foam rubber that u can get at RV shop or jc whitney) You need full welds and it wouldn't be a bad ide to presure test it. The vent is your problem you need at least a 1/2"-1" inch hole to vent it or the pressor will eventually build up and blow past your seal. You can just runn the wireing througn the vent hole

that being said you outher option is to mount the battery to the frame rail like allot of rods do. You can go to any rod site and get the mounts and custom box to hide and protect the battery.

[Sparky2263]

They make 2 different size batteries for European cars that are totally sealed excepting a vent. Built for cars that have the battery under the rear seat. Comes with a vinyl tube to vent the battery outside. If you were really worried about those "fatal" gasses ;).

[xtremeblzer2002]

well i do have the optima battery, and a battery case i dont think it will be hard to run a vent line im not that mechanically challenged c'mon. thanks for the help guys

[bvr775]

http://www.classicperform.com/product-pages/trucks/Battery-Dropout-Box.htm


http://www.classicperform.com/product-pages/trucks/photos/batterybox.jpg

[joker2040]

Here is my install in the bed of my truck. I need to clean it up I guess.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/337000-337999/337227_11_full.jpg

[extreme gmc]

^^^enought giggle gas?^^^

[Sparky2263]

Only way he can outrun me. Stays close, let's my bottle run out, then blows on by.
;)

[extreme gmc]

he has enough juice to outfit a small dentisty orfice...

[Sparky2263]

Something about an anesthesiologist in Jokers family?

[XxInFaxX]

"hes got enuff nawz there to blow himself up!"

[extreme gmc]

i forgot, it is called nnnnnaaaaaasssssss

[joker2040]

lol... you guys are silly... I got the second bottle for weight mainly. Yeah it looks cool too. hahaha... Also sparky you can vouch for me here when you are running a 100 shot and making several passes LBS start to drop in the bottle. As for the beating you... HA just wait till I get the slicks buddy... ;) Then I'll turn some numbers. Oh yeah and the only way i'm racing that lil' red blazer is on the interstate.... hehehe.... let's see you spray a 125 with a 10 pounder... hmmm... I think you might be out of juice in about 2 minutes or less. Yeah I might be a mile behind you but I think I can catch up. HEEHEE

[nomaboy]

does a race count as won if one guy runs out of power juice?

[joker2040]

does a race count as won if one guy runs out of power juice?

It does to me!!! MUWAHAHAHA!!!

[XxInFaxX]

"winnings winning, it doesnt matter if you win by an inch or a mile"



wow, this is the thread of F&F quotes! lol

[Sparky2263]

There's only one win light at the end of a track.

There's only one checkered flag at the end of a race.

Neither cares how you got it.

[xtremeblzer2002]

so should i put that battery in my blazer? should i run some vent tubes? welp i think thats about it where is the solenoid

[bvr775]

no you should not install a battery in closed vehicle unless it is designed for such use. the optima sealed battery are not. if you do deside to install one inside your blazer you must vent it.
the soleniod is mounted to the started in GMs

read this.
http://www.toolboxtopics.com/Gen%20Industry/Battery%20Charging%20-%20A%20Multitude%20of%20Hazards.htm
Explosive hydrogen….Acidic liquids and vapors….Electrical burns….Strains, sprains, hernias and compressed discs. All of these hazards arise when servicing, charging, or jumping the common lead-acid battery found in cars and trucks. The hazards can be minimized by following a few common sense safety rules.

Eye Protection: First, always wear safety goggles or a face shield when working around a battery. Batteries contain corrosive acids that are capable of eating away metals. It takes just one droplet to cause serious eye damage. Just popping open the vent cap may throw out a droplet. A short or faulty regulator can cause the electrolyte to boil, releasing acid vapors. A fault within the battery could cause it to explode, throwing fragments of the case and acid.

Fire Protection: Lead-acid batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas while being charged. This highly explosive gas, generated within the cells, will expand and seep out of the vent caps. A cigarette, tool, or spark from any source could ignite the gas, causing the battery to explode. Always charge in a well ventilated area. Remember too that the battery is receiving a charge and releasing hydrogen when the car is running, not just when hooked up to a battery charger.

Jump Starting: Dead batteries in cars and trucks are not uncommon-particularly in winter. The first thought is to get a jump start. When jumping a battery, remember the following safeguards: