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Old 08-30-2016, 10:52 PM
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Default Alien LiFePO4 Battery on sale $119

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Alien Motion Lithium Battery - LiFePo4 Lightweight Power Sports BatteryMODELAM8-XPLength60mm - 2.36inWidth114mm - 4.5inHeight100mm - 4inWeight820g - 1Lb 13ozCapacity5 Amp HoursAmperage Output<3 Sec Pulse> - 375 AmpsMax Charge Voltage & Current14.4V / 10 Amp HoursConnectionBrass Terminals with 6mm x 10mm ThreadedEnclosureImpact Resistant ABS Plastic CaseMountingAM Pod™ Enlarges Battery to 150mm L x 85mm D x 100mm HPolarityPositive Left or Right
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Do you have to modify the charging system to inatall this? Will this work if i mounted my battery in the trunk?
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Originally Posted by Hot_Wheels
Do you have to modify the charging system to inatall this? Will this work if i mounted my battery in the trunk?
This replaces your stock battery. It does require a special charger, shown on the page. I'm not selling this stuff--only linking to a sale.
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LiFePO4 batteries can be charged by a regular (modern) car alternator, if the voltage doesn't go above 14.4V. If your alternator provides 14.0V to 14.4V at the battery you're OK.
You should balance-charge the LiFePO4 pack every once in a while to maintain maximum capacity. For that you need a balance charger. You can use the ones that Alienmotion sells or you can buy one for RC-model batteries (which is what I have).
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