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steveespo

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It's not 20lbs of cable, 1/0 stranded copper cable is .45 lbs/ft figure 13 feet for + and ground leads +1 lb for connections=~7 lbs. That is about what I estimated when I moved mine. A Braille type battery either up front or moved to the back will help the equation too.
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I moved the battery back in my last car, not sure if I get to that point in this car...lots of safety concerns to think about when doing so.
 

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SCGT500 said:
I moved the battery back in my last car, not sure if I get to that point in this car...lots of safety concerns to think about when doing so.
I am actually considering doing a 7lb Braille in my new car just to save the labor and expense of running cable to the trunk.
Steve
 

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They are expensive. Lithium/Carbon with 450 pulse cranking amps are about $700. Good side is the weight and they last 3-5 times as long as a lead/acid battery. Plus they don't lose voltage in storage near as fast and if they do they are able to be restored from dead condition. They do need a special charger but normal alternators are compatible. They advertise that they deliver 1 volt more and steadier power when cranking and running.
Another downside is the need for mounting bracket since they are much smaller than an OEM battery. Not a big deal but they cost $50-$70


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TMSBOSS said:
Steve. In your opinion, would there be enough room to mount a Braille battery and a pump for trans cooling in the stock battery location??
280 F temps at the trans concerns me.

On a Boss or a S550.
Boss yes, might have to make a custom mount for the battery to position it forward of the firewall as much as possible. S550, I don't know haven't really really had a chance to look at the area in depth.
Steve
 
Lithium battery are getting cheaper now
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-BTL35A480C-Lithium-Phosphate/dp/B00F9LPL5E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1455587190&sr=8-4&keywords=battery+tender+lithium

I've installed one in my Boss but haven't started the car yet
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Anyone know a close weight of a stock rotor versus a 2 piece rotor on a S550 or GT350?

Just wondering what type weight saving there is for that crazy money. Lol


...and with that, I recieved a couple spare GT Performance Pack rotors today.... 35 lbs each!!!!!

Crazy :(
 

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