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Old 10-08-2012, 10:04 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by richie 2 View Post
10 sec. super/pro car need an enclosed battery box? '96 camaro with the battery down in the spart tire compartment along with the fuel cell... there's a hinged cover closes that area in.
If the cover you have qualifies thickness wise for a rear firewall you do not need a battery box but regulations state that the relocated batteries must be secured to the frame or frame structure so unless you have some type of cross member back there you may still be in the grey area.
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