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Blackcoog
08-09-2004, 09:05 AM
Where can I get a battery disconnect switch so I can run at the track with my battery located in the trunk? I'll probably end up putting it behind the plate in the rear bumper and just install it when I want to run at the track and pull it out when I want to go home.

There were a few on summit racing but I'm not sure which ones will work and I need it before next weekend. There are cheap plastic ones for $10 but I don't think they are NHRA approved.
DNeinstadt
08-09-2004, 09:39 AM
TNT has them, let's go get one and put it on your car!!

Dan
prostang92
08-09-2004, 09:49 AM
I have one with extension handle if your interested?

chris
John M
08-09-2004, 10:37 AM
Originally posted by dirtybirdy
I have one with extension handle if your interested?

chris

Thats the best kind, no drilling thru bodypanels or taillights. If Dirtybirds doesnt work, then summit or jegs sells them.
Blackcoog
08-09-2004, 10:39 AM
Where/how would I mount one with an extension handle.
prostang92
08-09-2004, 10:40 AM
I ve always drilled mine even with the handle.... it has to be to the exterior......???

chris
John M
08-09-2004, 10:42 AM
You mount it under the trunk floor pan, then a long rod sticks out the back of car and you push the rod to kill power. I dont remember the Cougar besides the nice rims but if you have rear ground effects, you will have to drill a 3/8" hole.
Blackcoog
08-09-2004, 12:33 PM
No ground effects so I should be able to do that then. How much are we talking for this rod disconnect then dirtybirdy? I'm looking to go cheap since I'm not going to use it much. I'll just put it on for the track.
prostang92
08-09-2004, 12:54 PM
ILL LOOK TONIGHT BUT I KNOW THEY ARENT CHEAP PER SAY.....

BUT ILL CUT YOU A DEAL....

:) I DONT NEED IT ANYMORE...

CHRIS
DNeinstadt
08-09-2004, 01:49 PM
Originally posted by dirtybirdy
ILL LOOK TONIGHT BUT I KNOW THEY ARENT CHEAP PER SAY.....

BUT ILL CUT YOU A DEAL....

:) I DONT NEED IT ANYMORE...

CHRIS

Give him the "buddy deal" you always give me. But with Vaseline, he's a noob. :)

Dan
John M
08-09-2004, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by DNeinstadt
Give him the "buddy deal" you always give me. But with Vaseline, he's a noob. :)

Dan

He is a man, give him the raw deal;)
Blackcoog
08-10-2004, 09:24 AM
Would this work:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7914921514&category=33578

I'm not sure if the current rating is high enough.
prostang92
08-10-2004, 09:28 AM
i WOULD BE SCARED.... :( $18.00

I NEED $50.00 FOR MY MOROSSO ONE WITH HANDLE.

CHRIS
Blackcoog
08-10-2004, 03:02 PM
Is that morosso one suppose to be used on a car that has an alternator? Can you give me a part number so I can look it up.

Thanks,
Chris
prostang92
08-10-2004, 03:14 PM
its just in how you wire it ....
but ill get a part number for ya...


chris
John M
08-10-2004, 09:48 PM
They all must be wired into the alternator that way the car shuts off, if you dont wire it that way you wont pass tech.
Blackcoog
08-11-2004, 07:57 AM
So I have to run two more wires back from the alternator to cut it out when the switch is flipped? This is going to be a pain I'll have to strip the interior down again then. I figured it had to be done that way but I thought I might get away if it was just inline with the battery.
John M
08-12-2004, 12:14 AM
Yes you have to have the power switch connected to both the battery and the alt, if you dont you wont pass tech.

Chris, Cedar falls is pretty lax on tech and I doubt they will even notice the battery in the trunk. I was really shocked to see how strict tech was at MAM in May, that might have been just a fluke.