Are you ready for a real weird one? Random NO spark from a MP electronic ignition system despite numerous parts swapped around...

[Kern Dog]

The XS battery arrived today.

The instructions are NOT included, like so many companies nowadays, they tell you to contact their website to download it.

It did not come fully charged but that is stated in their instructions. It is supposed to NOT be allowed to run below 10.0 volts because at that point, bringing it back to life is somewhere between difficult and impossible. They advise to charge it before putting it into service. No explanation why when it is supposed to be compatible with automotive alternator charging. I did order a specific charger for it but it is delayed.
Last year when I had this car in my shop:

His lithium battery charge went down as I had a 12V drop light attached to it. I charged it with a standard lead-acid battery charger and it has held up fine. I'm in no hurry here. I'll wait to get the approved one. I need to get those top post terminals to attach the cables anyway.

 

[ckessel]

Greg, what's the weight and cost of that unit?

 

[Kern Dog]

It is just shy of 7 lbs and as a side effect, it lightens your wallet by $450!

 

[Kern Dog]

The Mopar Action article that featured this battery was installed and tested by Rick Ehrenberg. That guy can be a real stickler for following rules and guidelines but he deviated from the manufacturer’s advice on charging the battery with their lithium charging unit. He used a conventional trickle charger so…

In less than 2 hours, it was ready.

I was busy with my nephew so I didn’t install it. I need to call Summit Racing to get the post terminals to connect it anyway.