Originally Posted by blancojp
Hi Guys!
Putting a battery in the rear is not that complicated. You really don't need to fabricate a panel for it or go to extremes. All you need is to go to a marine supply house and get an auxiliary battery kit for about $30. You will need to increase the power wire size due to the extra 10-15 feet and add an ANL type line fuse to protect the long length of wire. Other than that, it is very simple and can be placed in the lower package tray where the A/C handler unit goes. Most of our rods have the battery either under the back seat or in the trunk.
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Where ever you put it do two things if you put it inside the car (1) make sure you secure it well so it will not hit you in the back of the head in the event of a collision or aggresive braking(2) spent the extra money and get a Optima "6 pack" battery as they are totally sealed and gel filled instead of dealing with the acid. One of these batteries will continue to function even if it is upside down and is worth every penny difference compared to a conventional battery (IMO)