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> Lightweight batteries for dedicated track cars?
grantsfo
post Nov 13 2006, 10:44 PM
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I know we have had some posts on lightweight batteris, but I cant seem to locate. What are you track and dedicated AX guys using? Links appreciated. Kicking off weight reduction phase II.
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QUOTE(Rough_Rider @ Nov 13 2006, 09:44 PM) *

Now the interesting bit. For a dedicated AX / Track toy is it lighter to remove the charging system & replace with a Optima red top Or just stick with the lighwieght batteries?


Not only lighter, but that pulley sucks some power from the motor. If removing it is 4 HP, that is a 5% gain alone in my stock engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've seen an odyssey drive dual electric fans in custom shrouds to cool both sides of the TIV, w/o case fan and associate pulley drag...carbed motor and not sure if alternator was hooked up either.
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grantsfo   Lightweight batteries for dedicated track cars?   Nov 13 2006, 10:44 PM
J P Stein   http://www.portablepower.com/items/batteri.../SL10...   Nov 13 2006, 11:07 PM
TimT   I have an Odyssey 680 in my 914 and 911, lots of p...   Nov 13 2006, 11:14 PM
Rough_Rider   Interesting topic this. Like TimT i've gone t...   Nov 13 2006, 11:44 PM
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