Review: FT-86 SpeedFactory 11 lb Battery Kit

[sw20kosh]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...452#post602452

Two thumbs up for this simple performance upgrade!

I guess this is considered an engine modification due to it being in the engine bay?

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by sw20kosh

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...452#post602452

Two thumbs up for this simple performance upgrade!

I guess this is considered an engine modification due to it being in the engine bay?

Thanks.

Here are some updated photos

It's such a simple install, love this thing.

[B L U E S L A T E]

Interesting battery tie down plate...

Wonder how the 11lbs Braille handle in extreme cold weather.

[srtblake]

whats the CCA compared to OEM?

[Captain Insano]

We went over this in another thread. I think OEM is 390 and the braille 11 lb is 370 IIRC. I will let Jeremy verify.

[Captain Insano]

Here is the other thread I mentioned...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24040

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Got a couple PM's on battery information. Here ya go:

Voltage: 12v
Full Charge Voltage: 13.8v
Short Circuit Current: 904
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA): 904
Cold Cranking Amps: 360
Cranking Amps: 486
Amp Hour (AH): 15

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Got a couple PM's on battery information. Here ya go:

Voltage: 12v
Full Charge Voltage: 13.8v
Short Circuit Current: 904
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA): 904
Cold Cranking Amps: 360
Cranking Amps: 486
Amp Hour (AH): 15

Are the battery terminals like a quick connect? If so, any chance you sell those separately?

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Are the battery terminals like a quick connect? If so, any chance you sell those separately?

They are not quick connect. They use the stock harness portions and bolt down like normal.

[TRD_86]

Look real nice. what is the price ?

[Captain Insano]

Here you go for the price...
http://ft86speedfactory.com/ft-86-sp...y-kit-594.html

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Got a couple PM's on battery information. Here ya go:

Voltage: 12v
Full Charge Voltage: 13.8v
Short Circuit Current: 904
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA): 904
Cold Cranking Amps: 360
Cranking Amps: 486
Amp Hour (AH): 15

That battery is the Braille B14115 model right?
Weight is about 11.5lbs from spec sheet.

How much is it for just the battery fastener?

[Sony]

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

They are not quick connect. They use the stock harness portions and bolt down like normal.

Not a big fan of this, from the looks of the picture the posts are knurled brass connectors. As an electrician this screams a poor electrical connection that can overheat with too much load and places where water can get in between the stud and clamp and cause a galvanic reaction (two dissimilar metals) and corrosion. While this may be fine for a race car...not so good for someone who needs a reliable daily driver.

Those Knurled studs are not meant to use the stock battery clamps...they are meant for a crimp type or solder type O-ring connection that the brass knurled contacts tighten down onto... Studs meant for OEM type battery clamps are smooth for large electrical contact area.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Sony

Not a big fan of this, from the looks of the picture the posts are knurled brass connectors. As an electrician this screams a poor electrical connection that can overheat with too much load and places where water can get in between the stud and clamp and cause a galvanic reaction (two dissimilar metals) and corrosion. While this may be fine for a race car...not so good for someone who needs a reliable daily driver.

It's Braille anyway.