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pockets · 05-18-2012, 11:08 AM

So I was looking through the 2012 NHRA rule book regarding batteries and it if I read it correctly it says that you can use an OEM tray/mount. If you move it, then all kinds of other rules apply about bolt size, box type, etc.

My truck is a daily driver so I'm not really keen on moving the battery to the bed, but the factory hold down rubber "clamp" doesn't seem like it would pass tech. Anybody have anything under the hood other than stock mount?

The truck hasn't been down the strip yet, but on paper would be in the high 12's. I could fab something up with bolts and metal hold down, but just wanted to see if anybody had some other ideas.

fastwillie 696969 · 05-18-2012, 01:50 PM

i relocated mine to the rear of the bed and installed box from jegs

Marv D · 05-18-2012, 04:06 PM

If it's the 'stock / factory' hold down,, it will pass. Once you cross the 11.99 threshold they start getting more particular on what is 'stock and what is not.

pockets · 05-18-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

If it's the 'stock / factory' hold down,, it will pass. Once you cross the 11.99 threshold they start getting more particular on what is 'stock and what is not.

That's good. The only way I'm getting that low is if I spray it and I don't plan on doing that. Thanks.

05-18-2012, 11:08 AM	#1
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Securing battery So I was looking through the 2012 NHRA rule book regarding batteries and it if I read it correctly it says that you can use an OEM tray/mount. If you move it, then all kinds of other rules apply about bolt size, box type, etc. My truck is a daily driver so I'm not really keen on moving the battery to the bed, but the factory hold down rubber "clamp" doesn't seem like it would pass tech. Anybody have anything under the hood other than stock mount? The truck hasn't been down the strip yet, but on paper would be in the high 12's. I could fab something up with bolts and metal hold down, but just wanted to see if anybody had some other ideas. __________________ Project Bad Karma

05-18-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Securing battery i relocated mine to the rear of the bed and installed box from jegs Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-18-2012, 04:06 PM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Securing battery If it's the 'stock / factory' hold down,, it will pass. Once you cross the 11.99 threshold they start getting more particular on what is 'stock and what is not. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.



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