Lithium ion battery

[rangergambler]

2010 2.3 stick reg cab XL


Anyone have a lithium ion battery in their ranger? I want one to reduce the weight of my ranger and make it a little quicker?

Or i can run 2 lithium ion 12v motorcycle batteries hooked up in parallel....

[CalebJ]

You'd save a few pounds on a 3000 pound truck. If you're lucky, perhaps a .5% weight difference. Not worth the time or money. Don't get me wrong, I own a lithium motorcycle battery and it's amazing for powering the lights on my son's jogging stroller (an extra 10 pounds is -very- noticeable up a steep hill when you're pushing it yourself), but it would be a complete waste on the truck.

[Markous]

Save more weight and money (over lithium) look into super capacitors.

[guell]

Originally Posted by rangergambler

2010 2.3 stick reg cab XL

Anyone have a lithium ion battery in their ranger? I want one to reduce the weight of my ranger and make it a little quicker?

Or i can run 2 lithium ion 12v motorcycle batteries hooked up in parallel....

What you get in return is not worth the investment into a lithium ion battery.

Do a tune up, and keep it maintained, don't waste money trying to lighten a truck

[Undrstm8ed]

Originally Posted by guell

Do a tune up..,

Ok, gotcha...

Originally Posted by guell

and keep it maintained..,

uh huh....

Originally Posted by guell

don't waste money trying to lighten a truck

[INSERT RECORD SCRATCH NOISE]... WHAT YOU TALKIN ABOUT WILLIS?!

[guell]

Originally Posted by Undrstm8ed

Ok, gotcha...

uh huh....

[INSERT RECORD SCRATCH NOISE]... WHAT YOU TALKIN ABOUT WILLIS?!

Lol, obviously opinions on this will differ, but you won't notice any difference when switching to a li-ion battery

I should have added to make it quicker lol

[Undrstm8ed]

Originally Posted by guell

Lol, obviously opinions on this will differ, but you won't notice any difference when switching to a li-ion battery

I should have added to make it quicker lol

Well now that makes more sense. However, although the COG for a 2.5-3lb difference is highly subject to scrutiny.. if it makes sense financially as far as dents to the wallet or long term in the sense of gas, wear and tear, etc...

if you can minimize or compact gear in any fashion of said truck diet.. I think it should be highly considered. lol

What the OP should be looking for is a AGM battery. they put up with a ton of vibration and rough road use, its actually the types of batteries our military uses. Lithium batteries, at least in my neck of the woods wouldn't last as long as they should. The higher heat temps would constantly be an issue.

The li-ion battery disadvantages include:

- Protection required: lithium ion cells and batteries are not as robust as some other rechargeable technologies. They require protection from being over charged and discharged too far. In addition to this, they need to have the current maintained within safe limits. Accordingly one lithium ion battery disadvantage is that they require protection circuitry incorporated to ensure they are kept within their safe operating limits. Fortunately with modern integrated circuit technology, this can be relatively easily incorporated into the battery, or within the equipment if the battery is not interchangeable.
- Ageing : One of the major lithium ion battery disadvantages for consumer electronics is that lithium ion batteries suffer from ageing. Not only is this time or calendar dependent, but it is also dependent upon the number of charge discharge cycles that the battery has undergone. When a typical consumer lithium cobalt oxide, LCO battery or cell needs to be stored it should be partially charged - around 40% to 50% and kept in a cool storage area. Storage under these conditions will help increase the life.
- Transportation: Another disadvantage of lithium ion batteries is that there can be certain restrictions placed on their transportation, especially by air. Although the batteries that could be taken in aircraft carry-on luggage are unlikely to be affected, care should be taken not to carry any more lithium ion batteries than are needed. Any carried separately must be protected against short circuits by protective covers, etc.
- Cost: A major lithium ion battery disadvantage is their cost. Typically they are around 40% more costly to manufacture than Nickel cadmium cells. This is a major factor when considering their use in mass produced consumer items where any additional costs are a major issue.
- Immature technology: Lithium ion battery technology is a developing area. This can be a disadvantage in terms of the fact that the technology does not remain constant. However as new lithium ion technologies are being developed all the time, it can also be an advantage as better solutions are coming available.

All technologies have their advantages and disadvantages. Lithium ion technology is no different. It really would matter too what the OP was intending to use the battery for. If its just for better starting. seriously consider buying some REAL good OFC wire and upgrading the Battery, starter, ALT, and grounds.. big difference upgrading from 10-12ga and 6 ga grounds and current carrying wires to a better grade of wire with more wire in it like 8 ga and 4ga.

Current travels on the outside of a wire, its called skinning. It doesnt travel through a wire like water would through a hose or pipe. A larger "pipe" or "hose" carries more water.. so shall a larger diameter wire in both charge and discharge conditions.

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