How to secure a battery in the trunk?

[GTBrik]

I want to put my battery on the upper deck of the trunk of my 242, close to the back of the rear seat. I was thinking of just bracketing the battery to floor of the trunk like I did with my subwoofer, but I thought the battery might leak fluid if I drilled into it. So, if anyone has succesfully completed this project, I'd like to here about how you did it. Thanks.

[Super1800GTR]

I thought the battery might leak fluid if I drilled into it.

Drill into the battery!!!???!!!? Don't do that!!!!! You can buy battery relocation kits from many places (IE jegs.com). These come w/ battery boxes, cables, hold downs, etc.

Rob.

[BoxDriver2]

I want to put my battery on the upper deck of the trunk of my 242, close to the back of the rear seat. I was thinking of just bracketing the battery to floor of the trunk like I did with my subwoofer, but I thought the battery might leak fluid if I drilled into it. So, if anyone has succesfully completed this project, I'd like to here about how you did it. Thanks.

I hope you are kidding about drilling. The acid will burn you, and ruin everything in the car.

Battery box, $5. A metal one ~$30.

Cable and terminals aren't too expensive.

[neptune]

I would suggest grabbing one of the plastic battery trays from an 87-88 or later 240 and bolting that to the trunk floor, then use the original battery tie-downs to hold the battery in. Seems like that would be sturdy enough, but I've never actually tried it.
If you drill into a battery you might want to do so in the waiting room of a hospital emergency room. Might save you some time that way.
I'd rather see you bungee cord your battery down in your trunk than to try to drill holes in it.

[n xntrx volvo]

fyi, if you ever plan on going to the track, you'll need a sealled battery box.

[Blackbrick]

fyi, if you ever plan on going to the track, you'll need a sealled battery box.

Even for everyday use and safety in general, Batteries emit hydrogen gas, in a closed area, ie; trunk, it could build up, and BOOM!
A sealed box with a vent to the atmosphere outside the car is nessessary.

[mikep]

I think he meant a gel battery that is completely sealed, no gases at all.
But NHRA still requires a completely sealed and vented box no matter what, so that in an accident, the broken battery has less chance of puking acid on the driver and emergency crew.