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speedyxjs - 8/11/08 at 07:49 PM

Not being good at the electrics, i thought id ask before i go out and buy one. Due to the lack of electrical equipment in out cars, can we get away with just using any battery or does it need to be the same one as was in the donor?

coozer - 8/11/08 at 08:02 PM

Redtop 25 on my zetec install. Nice and neat, hidden in the passenger footwell. Never discharged through the 1.5 year build.



Steve

speedyxjs - 8/11/08 at 08:03 PM

Wow
Thats a small one. Do you think it would be ok for my, slightly larger, engine?

lsdweb - 8/11/08 at 08:10 PM

coozer

Very nice installation!!!

What's in the boxed off area where the cable glands 'go'?

Wyn

mark chandler - 8/11/08 at 08:39 PM

You should not need the huge jag battery as no electrical items, windows, A/C seats etc to worry about, just get something that will spin it over.

Usual suspect is diesel fiesta battery.

Regards Mark

coozer - 8/11/08 at 09:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
coozer

Very nice installation!!!

What's in the boxed off area where the cable glands 'go'?

Wyn


Its just a step in the bulkhead round the type 9, the other side of the glands is the engine bay. I used the glands as a neat way to go through the bulkhead and the shiny bit securing the battery is the side of an old deep fat fryer

The whole lot is covered by an extra aluminum sheet folded round and velcro'd in place. SVA man was nodding his head in approval when I peeled it off to reveal the battery.

Varley Red Top 25 High Performance Racing Battery. Can be fitted upright or on their side. Red Top 25 is rated 12volts, 16 amp hour with M6 female terminals. Weighs 6.1Kg, measures 182mm x 77mm x 168mm Cranking current 680A .

Should be able to run the Jag engine but please check if the cranking current is enough.

Battery is specified for a Buell (big V twin bike) as well.

Steve

[Edited on 8/11/08 by coozer]

Benzine - 8/11/08 at 10:33 PM

The one I had for my pinto turned out to be a bit feeble for my straight six. I bought a battery of the same size but 100 more amps power and it turns it over much better