[V8Vairs] Fuel Cell / Battery

[Larry]

I need to add weight up front in addition to a front spoiler. Because 
of a 11:1 compression, I really need 2 batteries to start the car 
just to be safe. It seems each startup really takes its toll on the 
battery.  I am going to have my batteries load tested.  I am thinking 
of putting a double aluminum battery box up front with a 3 way switch 
(#1, #2, Both, plus OFF) in the cabin along with a "Battery Bug".  It 
is a real neat gauge that monitors discharge, charging and warns if 
the charge is lower than the last start up needed.  Has anyone put 
their batteries up front?

I was also thinking of putting a fuel cell up front instead of the 
batteries to supplement the standard fuel tank. In this case, I would 
put the batteries in the rear which is easier. I have used fuel tank 
switch over valves in another car and they worked great.  I have both 
the fuel gauge and valve hooked to one switch so when I flipped to 
another tank, I knew the level.  The 10 or so gallons does not go far 
with 430 cubes!

Regards from Larry in VERY Cold Connecticut