lithium batteries

[hars550]

I am looking into a new battery. Possibly a lithium.
I race a Vintage Vee with generator charging.
Wanting to know if anyone is running one.

[budawe]

The key is finding a lithium battery that can be charged from your generator. Most lithium batteries require special chargers. Essex racing carries a battery called the Aliant. It has an internal chip that controls charging and eliminates the cost and headache of charging a lithium. Haven't run one but plan to upgrade this year. Essex Racing 704-824-6030.

[BLS]

Ballistic
http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...roducts_id=425

According to Ballistic no special charger is required, but using the correct one may extend battery life. They are often used in motorcycles with on board charging systems.

The EVO 8 cell weighs <2 pounds and is more than enough for a Vee without a charger.

[nbrigido]

Have used a Shorai for a couple of years in a Vee without issue

http://shoraipower.com/lfx18l1-bs12-p94

[Chris Livengood]

Any of the modern Li setups are good. You need to 1) make sure you have a modern regulator/rectifier, and 2) balance the cells occasionally using an appropriate charger if the battery doesn't have an on board management systems.