electrical upgrades/problems

[mullen]

So I've been thinking alot about the electrical system in my evo and how I can simplify/improve it.
first of all im contemplating relocating the battery for weight distribution
my major question is anyone running a bigger/modified alternator?
are there any other ways to upgrade the electrical system while shaving weight?

[mullen]

Also with the fuseable link on the positive terminal...I would assume it can be deleted by combining the cables on the actual battery post. Is this correct because I had one go bad once and my car went haywire without it

[SS Laser]

So I've been thinking alot about the electrical system in my evo and how I can simplify/improve it.
first of all im contemplating relocating the battery for weight distribution
my major question is anyone running a bigger/modified alternator?
are there any other ways to upgrade the electrical system while shaving weight?

If I remember correctly, Dave has a high amp alternator on the Bish.

[mullen]

I thought so too..any idea what curt has? "Stock" lol

[SS Laser]

Yes Curts is stock. But he has a badass braille super light powerful lithium battery.

[mullen]

ya that battery is no joke, i cant justify the $1200 battery yet because there is still a LIST of things i need to do

[Macaroni]

There's a lot of guys copying the Evo x methods and using their parts to relocate it to the trunk. If you want to save weight how much are we talking? You want a fuly gutted track car with no working windows and no function of the dash other than the backlighting or just want to shave a few lbs? Here's a link to a thread I've been eyeing very closely and they talk of shaving a good 25-30 lbs just in unusable wiring alone. The guy doing it is EvoIXMR and I could shoot him a pm if you would like more info on it.

http://m.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=202287&page=5

[mullen]

Haha definitely not gutted, im currently in the process like david and chris of removing wiring and alot of weight under the dash. The battery is most likely going behind the glove box or under the passenger seat and ill be doing some other tricks I've learned from these guys as well.

[Macaroni]

The main source of weight under the dash is the heater and a/c crap. Then you have the 2 steering column brackets, airbags (would not recommend this), and the dash support beam that runs along the passenger side. Lots of work and hopefully everything you do is reversible in case you change your mind down the road.

[mullen]

All of that's already done minus airbags.

[Macaroni]

Did you take out the door cards and crash beams in the doors too?

[mullen]

noway, i dont want a tin can...my car still has all the sound deadening, sunroof, leather, spoiler and weighs 29xxlbs. i have a ton of weight that can be shaved with money but im working on the electrical system and interior at the moment

[SS Laser]

There are other lithium batteries. Your such a forum WHORE I can't belive you missed the lithium battery thread on EVOM. Go search fucker! I am not spoon feeding you. :0

ya that battery is no joke, i cant justify the $1200 battery yet because there is still a LIST of things i need to do

[mullen]

i dont follow 99% of evom BS because that is normally what it is...BUUUUUUUUUUUT i will take your word for it and check it out haha

[evodan2008]

Mullen. i use a shorai battery. look them up. my battery + tray weigh 5.5lbs. the battery i use is 550 CCA, 12V 36AMP. there the same size at the PC680 battery. you can get smaller and still have a stronger battery then the PC but i wanted the strongest one in that size. there not cheep though.

i also have one in my quad. 1.2lbs. 220CCA 12V 24AMP. there holding up great

[8thWonder]

Mullen. i use a shorai battery. look them up. my battery + tray weigh 5.5lbs. the battery i use is 550 CCA, 12V 36AMP. there the same size at the PC680 battery. you can get smaller and still have a stronger battery then the PC but i wanted the strongest one in that size. there not cheep though.

i also have one in my quad. 1.2lbs. 220CCA 12V 24AMP. there holding up great

Is the model you use the LFX36L3-BS12? Or is there another one that comes in the size of the PC @ 550 cca?

[mullen]

thanks for posting that dan, im going to look them up

[evodan2008]

Is the model you use the LFX36L3-BS12? Or is there another one that comes in the size of the PC @ 550 cca?

LFX36A3-BS12

thanks for posting that dan, im going to look them up

No problem.

[8thWonder]

Yep, I saw that one too. Thx for posting that.

[8thWonder]

LFX36A3-BS12

No problem.

Looking at that battery, what did you use for the battery posts? I think I read on the OTHER forum that you made some or something. The OEM cables won't work with the screw in type posts? I appreciate the information.