Super Small Battery

[1ViciousGSX]

Battery (http://www.heeltoeauto.com/marketplace/newparts/nrgcell/index.htm)

For anybody needing extra room or lighter wieght. Raptors good for a dozen of them. ;)

[Raptor]

Actually, that is the one thing I won't compromise. I mounted my full size battery in the trunk and wired a relay system inline with my altenator so I can eliminate draw on it and run from the battery for the 1320. I like the effect of moving the weight to the back for traction purposes as well as the un-cluttered engine bay, but I wouldn't go the small battery route even though I know plenty who have without noticeable issues. I keep weight in mind with everything I do, but there are times when heavier is better for performance.

[Jacek]

for putting your battery in the trunk, what did you do about the battery venting?

[Raptor]

I went with the same NHRA approved Taylor box that Ryan "MustGoFaster" is asking Elite about. It has the vent that you just route out of the car through the floor and a grommet. It is a very nice setup.

[Kracka]

My battery is lighter than that one :) 10.8 lbs.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Originally posted by TalonTSiDude@Mar 6 2004, 12:38 AM
My battery is lighter than that one :) 10.8 lbs.
Do you have any source for them anymore? All of ours are dead.

[FattyBoomBatty]

Originally posted by TalonTSiDude@Mar 6 2004, 12:38 AM
My battery is lighter than that one :) 10.8 lbs.
i will be getting a flywheel that is a little more than that! yay! 11lbs

[Kracka]

Originally posted by ecoli+Mar 6 2004, 01:52 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ecoli @ Mar 6 2004, 01:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-TalonTSiDude@Mar 6 2004, 12:38 AM
My battery is lighter than that one :)&nbsp; 10.8 lbs.
Do you have any source for them anymore? All of ours are dead. [/b][/quote]
I've been working on it...nothing 100% yet but I'll let you know if I get something.

[Goat Blower]

Originally posted by ecoli+Mar 6 2004, 12:52 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ecoli @ Mar 6 2004, 12:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-TalonTSiDude@Mar 6 2004, 12:38 AM
My battery is lighter than that one :)&nbsp; 10.8 lbs.
Do you have any source for them anymore? All of ours are dead. [/b][/quote]
I just picked up two from Tevenor, check with him, he's got more.

[Raptor]

Notice a trend here?

I have the same old battery in my car that it came with, I just moved it. It is probably 4 years old and still holds a charge just fine, hasn't needed a jump once in any weather. I am also confident that it can support my ignition system at high RPM without the aid of the altenator. I can't say that about the small batteries. I am assuming that everyone is running them mainly to save weight and get the associated power savings that goes along with it. Consider this though, if you are saving 20 lbs going with that battery, and the statement is true that a 100lbs is worth a tenth in the 1320 you are less than a 2HP advantage from the weight loss. If you kill your altenator for the run and go from the batteries power, you are probable closer to saving 3-5HP and possibly more, I have heard alot of different numbers on that over the years. Also, by moving it to the back, you have more even weight distribution and can place it directly over the most significant tire (RR).

I am interested in anyone elses opinions of what I am talking about. Try and shoot holes in what I am saying if you can, I am always open for a better way of doing anything.