Trunk mounted battery...where to run alternator output?

[cpd004]

If mounting a battery in the trunk and running the + up front to the starter, would you then run the alternator to the same lug on the starter? Specifically in an Ls swap if that matters.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by cpd004

If mounting a battery in the trunk and running the + up front to the starter, would you then run the alternator to the same lug on the starter? Specifically in an Ls swap if that matters.

That works.


Or you can create a positive power take off using a COVERED common buss bar -- then you have power in the engine bay for electric fan relays or anything else you'd need power for. Run the big positive from the battery to buss bar -- make a short jumper from there to the starter etc.

[GregWeld]

I've used this version from West Marine a couple of times -- I like that it's nice and compact -- and the connector ring and screws are Stainless Steel......

[DBasher]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I've used this version from West Marine a couple of times -- I like that it's nice and compact -- and the connector ring and screws are Stainless Steel......

We used something very similar on the delivery I had. Marine supply stores have great electrical components without the "hot rod" mark up.

[Woodrow]

I did mine a little different. As I used the solenoid in the trunk so the long large line from the battery isn't live all the time, then from the alternator I went to this terminal block from Jegs.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...10521/10002/-1

Then I connected one post to the alternator, then all other accessories, plus the charge line back to the battery in the trunk (8 gauge, I think) on the other post. Then for safety I connected the 2 posts with a fused link wire in the event something overloads. All tucks up into the block and seems to work well.

Woodrow.

[cpd004]

Originally Posted by Woodrow

I did mine a little different. As I used the solenoid in the trunk so the long large line from the battery isn't live all the time, then from the alternator I went to this terminal block from Jegs.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...10521/10002/-1

Then I connected one post to the alternator, then all other accessories, plus the charge line back to the battery in the trunk (8 gauge, I think) on the other post. Then for safety I connected the 2 posts with a fused link wire in the event something overloads. All tucks up into the block and seems to work well.

Woodrow.

Are you saying you used a Ford type solenoid?