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Old 18-11-2008, 04:17 PM
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Default What battery can i install ?

Hi,
I would like to install a racing battery on my Sapphire track car.
(stock battery is approx 16 kg.)

I hesitate between 2 models :
type 30, 26A/hour, 250x97x156, 9 kg.
type 40, 38A/hour, 250 97x206, 12,5 kg.

With my low comp pistons, I suppose type 30 will be OK to start my engine.

Any experience ?

Thanks.
Claude
Old 18-11-2008, 04:30 PM
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Type 30 will be fine, not used one myself but seen lots of this size on 2L.
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Old 18-11-2008, 05:15 PM
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Yeh the 30 might be ok. Is the engine not harder to turn over when realy hot? If so the 30 might be straining to turn it over esspecially after a session on track.

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It's a lot easier when hot, with thinner oil.
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Thanks for your help.

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