I am looking into a new battery. Possibly a lithium.
I race a Vintage Vee with generator charging.
Wanting to know if anyone is running one.
I am looking into a new battery. Possibly a lithium.
I race a Vintage Vee with generator charging.
Wanting to know if anyone is running one.
The key is finding a lithium battery that can be charged from your generator. Most lithium batteries require special chargers. Essex racing carries a battery called the Aliant. It has an internal chip that controls charging and eliminates the cost and headache of charging a lithium. Haven't run one but plan to upgrade this year. Essex Racing 704-824-6030.
The above post is for reference only and your results may vary. This post is not intended to reflect the views and opinions of SCCA and should not be considered an analysis or opinion of the rules written in the GCR. thanks, Brian McCarthy, BOD area 9.
Ballistic
http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...roducts_id=425
According to Ballistic no special charger is required, but using the correct one may extend battery life. They are often used in motorcycles with on board charging systems.
The EVO 8 cell weighs <2 pounds and is more than enough for a Vee without a charger.
Have used a Shorai for a couple of years in a Vee without issue
http://shoraipower.com/lfx18l1-bs12-p94
Noel Brigido
Formula 1200 / FTDA
Any of the modern Li setups are good. You need to 1) make sure you have a modern regulator/rectifier, and 2) balance the cells occasionally using an appropriate charger if the battery doesn't have an on board management systems.
Chris Livengood, enjoying underpriced ferrous whizzy bits that I hacked out in my tool shed since 1999.
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