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My battery came in from lithium moto.
I bought the biggest one he offers. 11.5Ah, 4.4lb, 550cca
Test #1 sitting voltage: after sitting in a cool room all morning its sitting at 14.5V according to my fluke 123 scopemeter. Not sure what to think of this, it was unexpected. I am slightly doubting compatability with as standard "12v" (14.5v) charging system. I have seen a mod that can be done to AC delco alternators to bump the voltage up, may need to do this.
Test #2 I will weigh it because the web site says it weights 4.4lb but it feels a little heavier. Ether way its less than 1/3 the size and a lot lighter than the lead acid it replaces.
Test #3 hook it to a standard CCA tester and see what happens.
Test #4 will be to put it in the camaro and see if it starts up and put an ampmeter in line with the battery to see if it takes a charge. Thinking about finely breaking down and buying a fluke amp clamp meter, that way I dont have to install an inline amp meter.
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Last edited by oil pan 4; 10-08-2011 at 05:35 PM..
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