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Subject:Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
From:David Marshall
Date:Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:19:21 -0800

My Syncro Double Cab is about to go under the ratchet again this weekend or
next.  I will be removing the 2.0L I4 gas unit and installing a 1.9L Turbo
Diesel in its place.

While I am doing this, I want to move the main battery to the rear of the
van so there isn't 10 miles of cable to run all that current through.
Winter and Diesels require a lot of juice so I want to install a slightly
larger battery and install it closer to the starter and the glow plugs,
which consume all the much needed juice.

Any suggestions or tips on how to fasten a battery back there?  I really
don't want to block access to the rear passenger light compartment unless I
absolutly have to as it is a great source of fresh air for an intercooler or
oil cooler.

Thanks in advance!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

http://www.fastforward.ca    mailto:sales@fastforward.ca
Phone: (250) 992 7775        FAX: (250) 992 1160

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