Anyone run a lightweight battery in a street/strip car? Like the Odyssey 680, a Braille 17/18, or a Dyna-Batt??
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Anyone run a lightweight battery in a street/strip car? Like the Odyssey 680, a Braille 17/18, or a Dyna-Batt??
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Depends on the battery, IME/IMO. A lot of batteries intended for automotive or motorcycle use have built in electronics now to monitor the battery's charging cycle to prevent overcharge or high heat situations. Otherwise, we couldn't use them in everyday auto or M/C applications as the charging systems on them do not support the specialized Li-ion charging requirements. As long as your normal charger has an automatic shut off instead of reducing output to a trickle charge to the battery then it will work with the aforementioned electronically protected batteries. A specialized charger sure won't hurt but isn't absolutely necessary.All LI based batteries should be charged on specialized chargers
All LI based batteries should be charged on specialized chargers
Yes, I run a BRaille, 1,450CCA, weighs 9 lbs.
What Braille battery is that??
An understatement. $830 for a Li battery. Youtubes show starting a V-8 with a hand-held array of super-capacitors or a small Li jump packs, but that is in ideal conditions. I've used a small battery in my 65 Chrysler w/ big-block for a time in Atlanta. As long as not really cold and you don't have to crank long, you may not need the spec battery. The latest Tesla cars finally dropped the 12 VDC lead-acid battery for a 12 VDC Li battery, but they don't need much and used a half-size lead-acid anyway, as do most hybrids (no starter motor). I'm waiting for a small battery which will work in our cars, and be affordable. That will let me fit the AC compressor and brackets I have from a Volare slant to my 1964 slant without threatening to poke a hole in the side of the battery.There are LI batteries now.
H5/Group-47 Lithium Car Battery
FEATURES & BENEFITS
First Battery with WIRELESS Built-In Jump-Starting! Wireless Keyfob Remote actuated Emergency Jump Starting. So you won't be stranded by a dead battery ever again!
FULL Battery Management System (BMS) including Over-Discharge, Over-Charge, Short Circuit, Thermal Protections and Cell Balancing.
RE-START TECHNOLOGY: The RE-START Battery has self-restarting capabilities. It intelligently monitors its status and if it senses over-discharge it will put itself into a sleep mode, yet saves enough energy to allow you to RE-START your vehicle. Simply press the Wireless Keyfob.
OEM FITMENT: Exact Lead/Acid Replacement sizes. No additional modifications or trays necessary to install.
LONGER LIFE: 2x to 3x the lifecycle of lead/acid and other Lithium batteries due to full Battery Management system.
HIGH POWER: Up to 3x the Cranking Amps of similar sized lead/acid battery. Better Starting and higher voltage at start-up.
ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT: The Antigravity RE-START Battery can be as much as 70% lighter than the Lead/Acid equivalent. This equates to roughly 25-55 lbs of instant weight-loss just by changing out the battery! That makes the Antigravity Lithium-Ion Battery the most cost-effective weight-loss product hands-down, while offering better starting, handling and braking! A real performance value!
LOW SELF-DISCHARGE: The RE-START Battery does not self-discharge like Lead/Acid Batteries. It offers a longer storage time provided there are not excessive Parasitic Drains on the battery.
DURABILITY AND CAR SAFE: Much more resilient to vibration than Lead/Acid. Incredibly shock and vibration resistant; no liquids or acid inside to spill or drain out. Will not release dangerous Hydrogen while Charging and will not leak liquids that are damaging to your finish or chassis such as acid.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFER BATTERY: No Acid or Heavy Metals such as Lead, Cadmium, or Mercury. Always remember to Recycle your batteries responsibly!
Got a weight? I’ll research.I don't run that brand, but I've been running a Braille for years. It the same battery model that would go in a new style hellcat.
6 to 9 lbs iircGot a weight? I’ll research.