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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 10:52 PM
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So I need a new battery and want to move it to the trunk while I have the drive train out. I want a lightweight battery as well.

I have been looking at this battery

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 360
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 21-24(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 2.6 lbs


Also looking at this one

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 480
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 26-35(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 3.75 lbs
The car will never see cold weather driving and will be stored in heated storage in the winter.
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Originally Posted by HardcoreABN
So I need a new battery and want to move it to the trunk while I have the drive train out. I want a lightweight battery as well.

I have been looking at this battery

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 360
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 21-24(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 2.6 lbs


Also looking at this one

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 480
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 26-35(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 3.75 lbs
The car will never see cold weather driving and will be stored in heated storage in the winter.
It really sounds too good to be true. Be sure to let us know how it works out.
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Originally Posted by HardcoreABN
So I need a new battery and want to move it to the trunk while I have the drive train out. I want a lightweight battery as well.

I have been looking at this battery

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 360
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 21-24(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 2.6 lbs


Also looking at this one

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 480
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 26-35(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 3.75 lbs
The car will never see cold weather driving and will be stored in heated storage in the winter.
Can't comment on either of those two, but I have been running the 5lb Shorai battery in my race car and it's been working flawlessly so far.
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Can't comment on either of those two, but I have been running the 5lb Shorai battery in my race car and it's been working flawlessly so far.
which one?
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which one?
https://www.cyclegear.com/parts/shorai-lithium-battery-lfx36a3-bs12
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Can you use a traditional battery tender on these lithium batteries?
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