bigger battery in the boot question..

[seaneylad]

Just do a search for Welding Cable , you wont go far wrong with that.

Biggest issue is voltage drop because of the long leads. Bigger wire means less resistance, hence less voltage drop.

 

I used to use a big ol' leisure battery in the boot when i was running a mega high compression pinto, but you should be fine.

If the battery is goosed, by all means, get a larger one, but if you don't need to spend hard earned then happy days!!!!!

 

 

Mk1 Escort under bonnet battery trays are tucked into a recess in the front nearside corner, you can make it a little longer (if you don't have side draughts on it) but making it wider isn't really an option.

Just ordering the bits now,

 

Is it work having a 250amp fuse close to battery im boot? Read that somehwere

 

if not im just going to use the cut off that Vista mentioned earlier

 

Thanks

[Danish]

Is it work having a 250amp fuse close to battery im boot? Read that somehwere

 

 

I've been wondering about doing that. My everyday car is a Jaguar XJ8 and that has a big fuse on the battery. It seems a good idea.

[seaneylad]

I've been wondering about doing that. My everyday car is a Jaguar XJ8 and that has a big fuse on the battery. It seems a good idea.

Yeah people say it's not needed. Can't seem any harm in a mega fuse and mega fuse holder with a decent fuse in?

 

Not sure if I will or not yet haha

[irishtorag]

reason for fuse is on the of chance u bare the wire and it arcs of the body

car fire !!!

 

at least if its fused its safe