Great job on the relocation. For everyone else who watched, you don’t have to route the negative cable all the way to the back which in turn can save time & space to keep the original retainers for the main harness inside the car. One ground from the battery to the strut bar. Another ground from the ground cable in engine bay to the body of the car via a grounding block (Amazon for $7-12 pair) . Doing this will look just as solid as well as save time on messing with the engine battery harness (just tidying up & tucking is all that’s required) In the end it’s up to you (the wrencher) to decide. Overall great job man! 💪🏽
Hey Daniel. Thanks for the props man! More videos come. Yep extending the negative terminal cable to the engine bay is optional. I did it just in case I have some electrical components that needs to see a battery negative instead of a chassis negative. i.e. the IGN1A coilpacks. Less gremlins to worry about with this one extra step.
Top job mate, Very clean !! I just did this to my 8 and it's worth every penny. The starter and engine jumps to life from this upgrade . I used zero guage cable to the starter direct and then jumped off that to the engine bay. Grounding is the key with RX 8 and added a few more from engine to chassis and two separate points from the battery negative to chassis as well. Love ya work !! Keep them coming , I'm going to start uploading my build soon for this car. Cheers mate from Australia 🤙
Thank you so much for the positive vibes and feedback. The battery relocation to the back is definitely worth every penny. Cleans up the engine bay real nice and makes room for bigger turbo. Nice! Did you drill a hole in the transmission tunnel? I was thinking of doing it that way. Let me know your channel once you start and I'll follow.
You are welcome and thanks for subscribing. To note, a few subscribers pointed out that it’s best to mount battery on opposite side of drive for weight balance and you do not need to run a ground to engine bay like I did. Other than that, my videos will guide you through everything else. Cheers and happy relocating ;).
@@freemadc2 yep! 150 for both fenders headlights and the plastic under tray. I had 1 bad fender and it would’ve cost more to get a new fender than it was for all that at the junkyard
Great job! I have been looking forward to this. I've been really impressed by what you've done up to this point. Zero cut corners. BTW I do all my work in the garage in flip flops. I'm always worried about dropping something but no trouble yet. That said, I was horrified hammering the flywheel off my 12a that it was going to fall down onto my toes..
hahha its always great for the toes to have circulation while working on our vehicles right? 12a? 1st gen RX-7? Would love to own one again in the future. Thanks so much for the good vibe!
@@inoahmann7542The weight is definitely significant, especially the balance. You're taking about 30-35lbs from the nose of the car and putting it down into the back... Some do this from the sake of battery discharge issues as well, I'm going to be running a shorai and will be doing this soon.
Not necessarily needed. I think grounding to the chassis only is fine, but I wanted to get rid of as much gremlins as possible. The reasoning for me was to keep all original grounding point as possible. Negative battery was grounded to the engine and fans. If you will attempt this, just skip the ground extension and ground to the top shock bolt. I did both.
yoooo! Im actually in Arizona. I can definitely help you out on a parts list if you would like and im here to help out too. Hit me up on my facebook page. freemadc2
Fuck dude I gotta make another Facebook! You got instagram? Crazy too cus I’m coming to Arizona at the end of the month to Scottsdale and I’m heading to the Grand Canyon. Definitely gotta figure something out fasho!
When doing an engine swap is it best to use the RX8 fuse box or the ones from the car you are taking Engine from? I have a complete TSX Donor car for my k24A2 swap RX (The under hood one)
@@Level_Up_Nation I heard EMU Black indeed works in the RX8, but not alot of info last time i checked. I went with adaptronic modular, cause i know it works with the stock can bus equipment from the get go.
Great job on the relocation.
For everyone else who watched, you don’t have to route the negative cable all the way to the back which in turn can save time & space to keep the original retainers for the main harness inside the car.
One ground from the battery to the strut bar. Another ground from the ground cable in engine bay to the body of the car via a grounding block (Amazon for $7-12 pair) . Doing this will look just as solid as well as save time on messing with the engine battery harness (just tidying up & tucking is all that’s required) In the end it’s up to you (the wrencher) to decide. Overall great job man! 💪🏽
Hey Daniel. Thanks for the props man! More videos come. Yep extending the negative terminal cable to the engine bay is optional. I did it just in case I have some electrical components that needs to see a battery negative instead of a chassis negative. i.e. the IGN1A coilpacks. Less gremlins to worry about with this one extra step.
Thanks for the shootout brother! 🙏
Turbo_streetport glorious build bro!
Top job mate, Very clean !! I just did this to my 8 and it's worth every penny. The starter and engine jumps to life from this upgrade . I used zero guage cable to the starter direct and then jumped off that to the engine bay. Grounding is the key with RX 8 and added a few more from engine to chassis and two separate points from the battery negative to chassis as well. Love ya work !! Keep them coming , I'm going to start uploading my build soon for this car. Cheers mate from Australia 🤙
Thank you so much for the positive vibes and feedback. The battery relocation to the back is definitely worth every penny. Cleans up the engine bay real nice and makes room for bigger turbo. Nice! Did you drill a hole in the transmission tunnel? I was thinking of doing it that way. Let me know your channel once you start and I'll follow.
This is incredibly helpful. Thank you man. Gonna be doing this soon 🤘
No problema. From the feedback of the community, just install battery on the opposite side of driver 👍
@@freemadc2 gotcha. If you don't mind me asking, is the battery junction at the front of the car for the positive terminal necessary?
@@TRlANGLZ it is not. I just like the way that jp3motorsports did it for the 1993 Rx7 and so I tried copying it :).
+1 for the zip-tie technique. Pretty cool.
Zip ties are your best friend 😂
You rock man keep up the good work
Thanks man! Really means alot. Im currently doing my next video. Stay tuned :)
Ty finally a good video for my 8 battery relocation
You are welcome and thanks for subscribing. To note, a few subscribers pointed out that it’s best to mount battery on opposite side of drive for weight balance and you do not need to run a ground to engine bay like I did. Other than that, my videos will guide you through everything else. Cheers and happy relocating ;).
@@freemadc2 btw you should start posting again!!!
@@ericbrusuelas1807 💯. Follow me on Instagram. I’m starting to give small hints to next project 👍
Lol just noticed we have the exact same color setup, I have a silver 04 and I did the s2 front end conversation black fenders
That is awesome! Did you also get a steal on a S2 front end? Mine came off a GT. Did you get yours painted already?
@@freemadc2 yep! 150 for both fenders headlights and the plastic under tray. I had 1 bad fender and it would’ve cost more to get a new fender than it was for all that at the junkyard
@@jerretn99 Thanks for following! I still gotta get the plastic under tray, but yep, going to the junkyard is the best way to get the best deals!
Great job mate!
Thanks man! Message me on social media for any questions you have :)
Looks good! What's next?!?!?
Thanks bro! Itll be the oil pan and Trigger wheel. On to the more technical stuff!
Great job! I have been looking forward to this. I've been really impressed by what you've done up to this point. Zero cut corners. BTW I do all my work in the garage in flip flops. I'm always worried about dropping something but no trouble yet. That said, I was horrified hammering the flywheel off my 12a that it was going to fall down onto my toes..
hahha its always great for the toes to have circulation while working on our vehicles right? 12a? 1st gen RX-7? Would love to own one again in the future. Thanks so much for the good vibe!
@@freemadc2 Yep, building a 1st gen from the ground up, I have a working 8 in the garage too.
@@wesley0a Nice do you have any social media to follow your build at?
@@freemadc2 I've just been using an rx7 discord server but I am considering to start using my Instagram... Sent a follow
wesley0a sent a friend request.
Great job for all, but the battery positioned in which point, does not unbalance the weight in the right curves?
The battery weight isn't really that significant. The main reason to relocate it is for more cooling airflow in the engine bay.
@@inoahmann7542The weight is definitely significant, especially the balance. You're taking about 30-35lbs from the nose of the car and putting it down into the back...
Some do this from the sake of battery discharge issues as well, I'm going to be running a shorai and will be doing this soon.
Is strictly necessary to wire the negative to the engine bay? I saw a lot of people that simply ground the battery negative to the frame
Not necessarily needed. I think grounding to the chassis only is fine, but I wanted to get rid of as much gremlins as possible. The reasoning for me was to keep all original grounding point as possible. Negative battery was grounded to the engine and fans. If you will attempt this, just skip the ground extension and ground to the top shock bolt. I did both.
@@freemadc2 thanks for the answer and compliments for the job, it looks really clean!
@@Yuanwang768 anytime! If you need any help, feel free to message me on facebook or instagram! I'd be happy to help anytime.
Where you located? I’m in Bay Area cali I’ll drive to you just for this lol if you not in cali, would you make all the parts to be install ready?
yoooo! Im actually in Arizona. I can definitely help you out on a parts list if you would like and im here to help out too. Hit me up on my facebook page. freemadc2
Fuck dude I gotta make another Facebook! You got instagram? Crazy too cus I’m coming to Arizona at the end of the month to Scottsdale and I’m heading to the Grand Canyon. Definitely gotta figure something out fasho!
@@thatseugeneonthekeys4229 niceee! you driving the 8? Yea instagram is the same....freemadc2 hit me up there.
When doing an engine swap is it best to use the RX8 fuse box or the ones from the car you are taking Engine from? I have a complete TSX Donor car for my k24A2 swap RX (The under hood one)
RX8 fuse box. You will only need to change the ECU and wire it up in order for your k24 swap to work.
@@freemadc2 what you think about the RWD wire looms? Waist of money or will the factory one still work?
@@freemadc2 was planning on getting the EMU BLACK or would the TSX ECU work? Want to be able to use the RX gauges and Electric Power Steering
@@Level_Up_Nation anything from rywire is an amazing product, but if you are on a budget, you can definitely make a harness yourself.
@@Level_Up_Nation I heard EMU Black indeed works in the RX8, but not alot of info last time i checked. I went with adaptronic modular, cause i know it works with the stock can bus equipment from the get go.
Hey bud where did you get the battery terminals from?
I believe I just grabbed them from my local auto store. I want to eventually upgrade them to shiny gold ones.
Remove center plastics and run through there plenty of space.
I just got a new Rx8 and hopefully will be able to do that.
Seriously seriously lol
LMAO! Going back to this vid cracked me up.
Link to battery?
Here is the link.... amzn.to/3504dwQ
Also the Battery bracket link.... amzn.to/3jMKqVV
Thanks love the build I would like to get a fd engine in my 8
@@jonathanruiz3840 Hit me up anytime if you need help. Ill try to share as much of my knowledge with you. :)
Thanks once I get one I will but I will try to rebuild my s1 engine first
sooo when can I get you to do my install???
haha. Thanks man! Ill be happy to.