Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro)

Michigan Skip · 09-09-2008, 01:23 PM

I understand I need a "barrier" in the back to separate the area the battery is in from the driver's area. I see that there are aftermarket panels that companies sell for the 4th gen F-bodies too.Here's an example: (http://www.wolferacecraft.com/detail.aspx?ID=783) They claim they are NHRA accepted. Options are a "non-spillable" or gel battery? or a sealed battery box. What I'm wondering is if the panels offered by the aftermarket accepted by the NHRA/IHRA so that I don't have to get a battery box. I'm under the impression that gel batteries still need to be in a box?
Thanks
Skip in MI

Jeff Lee · 09-09-2008, 02:34 PM

That piece looks adequate. The idea is to seal the fumes from the driver. The battery needs to be securly mounted behind this seal per regulations but it does not need to be in a box. That is an option and another way to gain ballast should you desire.

Rob Petrie E395 · 09-09-2008, 04:48 PM

The wolfe racecraft panel is the one I have in my bracket car and I have never had a problem with tech even at div ET finals and such where we have to have our cars checked by a NHRA SFI certified inspector. It fit perfectly and install was as easy as can be. I have seen stockers with fuel cells in the trunk that just replace the package tray with a aluminum one but I cant say if its right or not.
Hope this helps
Rob

Michigan Skip · 09-09-2008, 08:21 PM

Thanks guys, that was my understanding also, it just seems like that thing wouldn't create a seal so I was wondering if it would pass tech w/o having the battery in a sealed box.

SSDiv6 · 09-09-2008, 09:27 PM

Wolfe Race Craft manufactures great quality products. I am currently using a lot of their stuff in the construction of my race car and every thing fits like a glove.

Jeff Lee · 09-09-2008, 10:27 PM

If you're concerned about gas fumes you could use body putty on the edges. I think it's called splatz?

SSDiv6 · 09-10-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

If you're concerned about gas fumes you could use body putty on the edges. I think it's called splatz?

Our put a bulbed weatherstrip around the edges of the panel such as the following:

Dave Goob Cook · 09-10-2008, 09:21 AM

If it is not in a sealed box, then it just needs to be separated from the driver compartment with .022" steel or .032" aluminum as a firewall.

tomcowle · 09-10-2008, 11:02 AM

AFCO (and a few others) make this really nice battery hanger for like $25.00 (Madman sells them for like $80.00). You can put it in the spare tire area of your car and make a simple sheet metal o aluminum cover to go over that area, then put your factory interior panels back on.

Simple and clean looking.

Michigan Skip · 09-10-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tomcowle

AFCO (and a few others) make this really nice battery hanger for like $25.00 (Madman sells them for like $80.00). You can put it in the spare tire area of your car and make a simple sheet metal o aluminum cover to go over that area, then put your factory interior panels back on.

Simple and clean looking.

I saw a pic of one done like that on LS1tech the other day.

09-09-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
Michigan Skip Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Three Oaks MI Posts: 58 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) I understand I need a "barrier" in the back to separate the area the battery is in from the driver's area. I see that there are aftermarket panels that companies sell for the 4th gen F-bodies too.Here's an example: (http://www.wolferacecraft.com/detail.aspx?ID=783) They claim they are NHRA accepted. Options are a "non-spillable" or gel battery? or a sealed battery box. What I'm wondering is if the panels offered by the aftermarket accepted by the NHRA/IHRA so that I don't have to get a battery box. I'm under the impression that gel batteries still need to be in a box? Thanks Skip in MI Last edited by Michigan Skip; 09-09-2008 at 01:28 PM.

09-09-2008, 02:34 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) That piece looks adequate. The idea is to seal the fumes from the driver. The battery needs to be securly mounted behind this seal per regulations but it does not need to be in a box. That is an option and another way to gain ballast should you desire. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-09-2008, 04:48 PM	#3
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,093 Likes: 162 Liked 220 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) The wolfe racecraft panel is the one I have in my bracket car and I have never had a problem with tech even at div ET finals and such where we have to have our cars checked by a NHRA SFI certified inspector. It fit perfectly and install was as easy as can be. I have seen stockers with fuel cells in the trunk that just replace the package tray with a aluminum one but I cant say if its right or not. Hope this helps Rob

09-09-2008, 08:21 PM	#4
Michigan Skip Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Three Oaks MI Posts: 58 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) Thanks guys, that was my understanding also, it just seems like that thing wouldn't create a seal so I was wondering if it would pass tech w/o having the battery in a sealed box.

09-09-2008, 09:27 PM	#5
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,996 Likes: 693 Liked 1,465 Times in 547 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) Wolfe Race Craft manufactures great quality products. I am currently using a lot of their stuff in the construction of my race car and every thing fits like a glove.

09-09-2008, 10:27 PM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) If you're concerned about gas fumes you could use body putty on the edges. I think it's called splatz? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-10-2008, 09:21 AM	#8
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) If it is not in a sealed box, then it just needs to be separated from the driver compartment with .022" steel or .032" aluminum as a firewall.

09-10-2008, 11:02 AM	#9
tomcowle Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Geneva, Ohio Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery relocation question (4th gen Camaro) AFCO (and a few others) make this really nice battery hanger for like $25.00 (Madman sells them for like $80.00). You can put it in the spare tire area of your car and make a simple sheet metal o aluminum cover to go over that area, then put your factory interior panels back on. Simple and clean looking.