Battery jacket

[Michael]

So I found a battery jacket the other day. A tech had it in his parts to throw away(brand new). I snagged it to put on my D battery(looks big enough). I'm not sure what the pros are for this as the car sits in the garage 99% of the time but it's free and easy to affix so sure why not?Any cons for an insulated battery in a DeLorean?

I should mention this is just a factory insulated wrap and not an aftermarket electrified wrap.

[Bitsyncmaster]

Not sure what good they are. I've seen them on some cars I've owned and the battery is under the hood with the engine. The R value would be pretty low so after an hour of summer or winter driving I would think the battery is the same temp as the engine compartment.

[David T]

They are of no practical use in a Delorean. They are meant to protect the battery from the heat of the motor. A minor secondary purpose is to protect the battery in the case of an accident to prevent it from getting punctured. Again, because of where the battery is located in a Delorean, it is not necessary.

[DMC5180]

I should mention this is just a factory insulated wrap and not an aftermarket electrified wrap.

Does it completely encase all sides of the battery? I can’t imagine it doing much unless it’s -20F when you try to start the car. Today’s ultra-low viscosity oils plus modern fuel injection pretty make things like that mostly useless except in some extreme cases.


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[Michael]

Does it completely encase all sides of the battery? I can’t imagine it doing much unless it’s -20F when you try to start the car. Today’s ultra-low viscosity oils plus modern fuel injection pretty make things like that mostly useless except in some extreme cases.


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Yes it covers all four sides. Just something I grabbed but probably better used on my work van that does stay outside.