Lightweight Battery

Re: Lightweight Battery (kameleon)

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:11:52 GMT

I am hoping to install one before the Monday trackday. Fingers crossed it can be sent express from Sydney.

It will be a 20kg + weight saving for me.

Re: Lightweight Battery (Knightrous)

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:58:32 GMT

I've a mate that has made a couple of Lithium batteries using Headway Lithium cells (20Ah cells IIRC). They seem to be content with being charged by a standard car alternator. Surprisingly good durability, even after letting the test mule (Nissan NX) sit parked up for 3 months, it started first go.

Re: Lightweight Battery (Admin)

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 22:35:47 GMT

I will wait until you guys have confirmed it is OK

Re: Lightweight Battery (kameleon)

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 22:09:33 GMT

I am glad you guys have done the research, i will be purchasing one of these myself.

Re: Lightweight Battery (kojab)

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:32:02 GMT

stuka
Richard did you call your contact?

Yes I edited my post (4th post down) re my contact. Spoken to him again since and he has been using it for nearly two years on his 5.7L VZ commodore with no problems.

I purchased the LH14-BS after speaking directly to Ashley at this URL
http://www.allpurposebatteries.com.au/information.php?info_id=7

He assured me that the LH14-BS will have no problems being charged with a regular battery charger or Alternator charge.

It is now installed, now 9.2 kg lighter than old battery and so far is starting the engine much quicker. Only time will tell if this will last the four to five years of the original calcium battery.

Re: Lightweight Battery (stuka)

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:02:50 GMT

I have been hearing conflicting opinions on these batteries. I spoke to another bloke at SSB that stated the LH14-BS is not suitable for car use. Anybody else had experience with these? Richard did you call your contact?

Re: Lightweight Battery (Highlander)

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:42:21 GMT

Note that these batteries are principally designed for motorcycle use and have a different type of battery terminal. There are available screw in "normal" car type terminal posts available to suit these batteries

Re: Lightweight Battery (stuka)

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:09:31 GMT

I ended up ordering the SSB PowerSport battery type LH-14BS Richard. I called SSB and they noted that these batteries can cause issues with modern charging systems but 'should' not cause issues with the SW20. Peter also spoke to his supplier who mirrored what I was told. 10 kg weight saving is massive.

Re: Lightweight Battery (kojab)

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:56:42 GMT

Just read this in Peters link above.

"SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also one of the only Lithium Ion Batteries that can be charged using normal 12V car battery chargers / alternators. SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also 100% organic, fully recyclable and pollution free, making them an excellent green energy source."

I am probably going to buy a SSB PowerSport battery type LH-14BS. 1.1 kg

Have you come to a decision yet Pat?

Re: Lightweight Battery (stuka)

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:20:55 GMT

thanks fellas

Re: Lightweight Battery (Admin)

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:30:00 GMT

Be careful with Lithium batteries. Some of them need a different charging circuit to what your car has.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/videos/a18350/lithium-batteries-not-just-for-hybrids/

Re: Lightweight Battery (Admin)

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:55:15 GMT

I use an Odyssey PC680

http://www.optimabatteries.com.au/product/pc680-p/

Re: Lightweight Battery (kojab)

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:18:36 GMT

I too need a new battery. Looking on ebay it's hard to make a decision on which one to buy.
A friend has a small SSB battery in his 5.7 V8, will ring him and try and get more info.

Edit: This is the SSB battery my friend bought.
http://www.ebay.com.au/it...05e:g:9nkAAMXQHPFRg1hv

Re: Lightweight Battery (Falcon)

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:05:22 GMT

Those that Peter mentioned sure sound the goods. I have used the gell type light weight aircraft batteries.
Lycoming 0- 360 is 8.5 comp. 6 litres and they crank those . I have no idea on price but you can often get them as time expired from aircraft parts suppliers.

Re: Lightweight Battery (Highlander)

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 22:54:12 GMT

Have a look here. Have been dealing with these guys for yeras with lawnmower, motorbike, tractor and car batteries.
http://www.allpurposebatteries.com.au/information.php?info_id=7