How to Advice/Instructions, for Trunk Mount Battery

[AmazenToys]

I'm considering putting my battery in the trunk, I have seen kits, but which is the best? what advice, pros/cons of doing this? I got this idea from this site, and I just purchased a blank mopar dummy battery, could be a salesman sample. So thinking put the mopar blank in place of the real battery, and mount the real battery in the trunk. Any advice, instructions, pictures that could be helpful - Thanks in Advance

[ShelbyDogg]

I used to do this years ago and had it in my race car.  Batteries used to leak acid and get all over your trunk stuff. Make sure you use a Red Top Optima battery and use a battery box. Get a battery relocation kit and use the heavy battery cables that come with it and run it right to the starter post, then tap off of the relay for your accessories.

I would leave it up in front if I were you. If yo cruise around a lot, leave the trunk for your cooler, chairs and tools.

[brads70]

Were did you get the dummy Mopar battery? I'm wanting one for the same reason.

[AmazenToys]

Were did you get the dummy Mopar battery? I'm wanting one for the same reason.

I found at a swap meet, it was just there,  and when I looked at it it was light. I will keep my eye open for you too.
I took some pics you asked for, try to get them posted soon.

[Travis72]

Do you race the car at NHRA tracks?  If so that adds a lot of complexity.  If you still want to move the battery I would recommend an Optima type battery that won't leak or outgas.  Be aware that it's kind of an expensive swap to do just for looks (battery cables, etc.).

Travis
72 Cuda

[AmazenToys]

I'm a daily driver, so from the couple responses, guess I will keep the battery up front

[Chryco Psycho]

I use welding cable , I run the power to the starter terminal , & a ground up to the tranny for max efficiency . You will need to add a 10 ga wire from the positive on the starter to the start realy on the inner fender to make this work