Install: Braille B14115 ''No Weight'' Racing Battery (56k warning)

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Jul 1, 2011 | 12:54 PM

#41

kbri

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From: Massachusetts

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Originally Posted by Texas Coyote

It an old truck with over 130,000 miles on it so it is getting a little loose but no so much that it is using oil., It is the 4.3 V6, has quad electrode Bosch platinum plugs MSD low resistance plug wires and starts immediately when cranked... The old truck has other things done to it that increases mileage (18 to 21) and power but isn't driven often.. The battery in it is over 6 years old so I frequently put a slow charge on it but lately it won't hold it very long.If the battery is good for a few months I'll be happy... I have boosted it when the battery has been too low to start it with the Fit on a few occasions. I think that by going with top of the line ignition parts 7 years ago is the reason the old truck kicks off so easily.

Gotcha. Thanks!

Aug 15, 2011 | 12:01 PM

#42

mulletboi86

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From: Fort Worth, Tx, USA

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Originally Posted by ThEvil0nE

Braille B14115 ''No Weight'' Racing Battery
Spec on paper:
11.5 lbs
5.8'' (L) x 3.4'' (W) x 5.8'' (H)
360 Cold Cranking Amps
486 Cranking Amps
904 (PCA) Pulse Cranking Amps

Actual test:

*The above tests were performed on a Midtronics 400XL that is clibrated to be accurate within 1%

STOCK BATTERY

Braille B14115

Braille B14115

I had my doubts if the battery has kept charge and wouldn't fire the engine since it was charged and tested 20 days ago from manufaturer and the thing is so puny!!!

Moment of truth videos...

three consecutive start/kill test (note: 2nd start the rad fan kicked in first before the starter LOL)... ALL GO!!!

did the the three start/kill test again but shot inside car...

MUSIC TO MY EARS!!!

Where did you get the bracket from? Or did it come with the batteries? I'm really interested in buy this battery. Thanks

Aug 15, 2011 | 12:05 PM

#43

phenoyz

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i also have it and no problems

May 4, 2014 | 02:40 AM

#44

Myxalplyx

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From: Delaware

Update

Any more updates on these lightweight batteries? Are there better, lighter alternatives? Just gathering information for a 2015 fit.

May 4, 2014 | 07:37 PM

#45

555sexydrive

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From: ATL, Jorja

I picked up one of their lithium ion batteries, I want to say, back in 2012 and have had no problems with it. Had to charge it just once since owning it, think the OBDII reader I had never actually turned off when plugged into the OBD port and that sucked just enough juice over time.

May 5, 2014 | 10:35 AM

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Texas Coyote

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I bought a DEKA AGM battery with 220 cranking amps to use in my Fit.. It worked just fine but I needed a new battery for a Kawasaki 1500cc Vulcan Classic and have been using the battery on the bike even though it isn't as tall than what than what it came with and calls for more amperage.. I am still using the stock battery on the Fit that I bought new in July 2006... Since I have a water/methanol system and possibly a HKS Twin Power Ignition Amplifier I'll be installing in the Fit, I may need to get a more powerful battery or a pair of small ones to mount in the rear of the cargo area.. I'm out of space under the hood.