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Bill Musarra · 30th January 2012, 06:28 PM

Question:
Does it really matter where the battery is located? I have about 9-10 feet of #1 wire from the front of the car to the starter(think it is #1, diameter is .5"). I believe it is causing a voltage drop that is causing my ring gear, starter gear, and alternator problems. If I move it to the rear with 2-4 feet of cable, or even 4-6feet from mid engine location, will that give a better response and less work on the electrical system?? I came across a 1000 CCA battery at Advance Auto for $104 today. It has the screw terminals on the front like an Optima and is 10"x6"x7". It comes with a 3 year warranty.

Bill

30th January 2012, 06:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bill Musarra wbmusarra I Have No Life Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Snellville, Ga. GT40: DRB#5 Posts: 2,377	Re: Which battery to use? Question: Does it really matter where the battery is located? I have about 9-10 feet of #1 wire from the front of the car to the starter(think it is #1, diameter is .5"). I believe it is causing a voltage drop that is causing my ring gear, starter gear, and alternator problems. If I move it to the rear with 2-4 feet of cable, or even 4-6feet from mid engine location, will that give a better response and less work on the electrical system?? I came across a 1000 CCA battery at Advance Auto for $104 today. It has the screw terminals on the front like an Optima and is 10"x6"x7". It comes with a 3 year warranty. Bill __________________ DRB#5 351W/392 DIS TWM F. I. 930 Porsche LSD