ISIS Powercell Mounting Locations

[Chevelle LT1]

Curious where those with the ISIS system have mounted the Powercell for the front portion of the vehicle. The instructions recommend placing it generically at the front of the vehicle, but I "think" I would prefer to keep the cell inside the vehicle. Has anyone had any experience (good, bad, or indifferent) for running the power through the firewall? As always, any feedback is appreciated.

~ Jason

[CudaSRT8]

I haven't started wiring my car yet, but I have my ISIS kit and I've been "conceptualizing" and starting to plan the installation. I'd love to discuss this with you and anyone starting their ISIS install.

My battery and Mastercell will be located in an electrical equipment cabinet located in the middle of the car, essentially where the back seat bottom cushion use to reside.

The rear Powercell will be mounted in the rear trunk area. However, I too am not sure as to where to mount my front Powercell. I would much prefer to mount it inside, under the dash somewhere, maybe in the glove box, to keep it totally protected from heat and the elements. However, I would love to take advantage of the ISIS system by having a (power wire and the CAN cable only ), going through the firewall instead of all the wires to each component in the front of the car.

One thing I've considered is a custom, vented box to house the Powercell up in the engine compartment. The box would be made out of either ABS plastic or aluminum, or a combination of both.

O.K., so that's as far as I've gotten so far. Any similar or different ideas going on in your head?

[MCMLXIX]

I haven't installed my system either but my theory is this...

Master cell under the dash on the PASSENGER side so its easier to get to without ducking under the steering wheel and dodging pedals.

InMotion for the windows and door locks will be in the center console.

I relocated the battery to the trunk under the package tray (passenger side) and I will have the rear power cell in the same area, just on the other (driver) side.

The front power cell will be all the way up front on the driver side, behind the headlights, in the empty space of the fender. I chose this side becasue my engine controll harness fuse block will be located on the passenger side but in the same area. I will build a plate that bolts the fender adn inner fender to mount these.


I wouldn't worry about the elements effecting them. They were built to withstand a beating except for maybe being too close to a turbo... You want to pick a place located closest to the items you are controlling. Headlights, turn signals, horn, fans etc for the front.

[Chris 68]

I just put in my master and power cells the other day. I put the rear power cell in my trunk mounted vertically on the braces behind the back seat and mounted the front power cell and master cell behind my dash, i posted pictures on my build thread (see sig). Still have to run all the wires.

[Mkelcy]

I just put in my master and power cells the other day. I put the rear power cell in my trunk mounted vertically on the braces behind the back seat and mounted the front power cell and master cell behind my dash, i posted pictures on my build thread (see sig). Still have to run all the wires.

None of the pictures in your build thread are coming up.

[GRNOVA]

I have a few Ideas about mounting the master cell in the trunk for easy access. along with a power cell under hood,uner dash and in trunk.

I will not start my build until they come out with IN Touch. This was one of the items that sold me on the kit and they still have not released it $1200.00 in a electrical kit and I do not have what I think is the most important part. Come on guys you need to finish this.

[Chris 68]

None of the pictures in your build thread are coming up.

I apologize for that, in the pictures you can see the area behind the dash where I mounted the mastercell, front powercell as well as my LS2 engine computer. I know it looks like a drunk just slapped them on but I actually put each one in their respected locations for a reason. Now I have access to the fuses on the power cell if need be, and I can properly read the diagnostic screen on the mastercell since I mounted it upside down. For the rear powercell, you can see the bracket I used to mount it to those supports. I still need clean up that bracket, along with the plethora of wires, but this system rocks, it took me less than 3 hours to put everything in and run my CAN cable and all that’s left is just plugging stuff in.