Light Weight Batteries

Bill Belden · 03-25-2014, 08:11 PM

Any recommendations?

FED 387 · 03-25-2014, 08:38 PM

what are you trying to accomplish and is cost a consideration----FED387

Bill Belden · 03-25-2014, 08:53 PM

Looking to replace battery in stocker, cost is a consideration, however we all know that cheaper can cost more in the long run

FED 387 · 03-25-2014, 08:58 PM

next ? how light is light?? personally I would look at a Braille or ,Deka (you can get DEKA at NAPA) or a Shorai which is a carbon fiber lithium ion battery both of these are 12 volt but you can get 16 volt too ---better get your wallet out if you go with carbon fiber or 16 volt they get pricey real quick

HandOverFist · 03-26-2014, 02:06 AM

Just updated our Stocker with a Braille B3121 - 755 cranking amps and 21 lbs. We probably could have gone with the 18lb battery, but I'm a worry wart.

cad · 03-26-2014, 03:44 AM

This Odyssey battery turns my 13:1 383 with solid roller valve springs.
It has 900 amps for 5 seconds.
http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/pc925-a
http://www.jegs.com/i/Odyssey-Batter...PC925/10002/-1
Not sure why Jegs is so expensive. It is available at several places.
$147 -- http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-PC925-.../dp/B0002ILK72

You will need to use metric bolts for the lugs or purchase the additional posts for post style.

Sean Marconette · 03-26-2014, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cad

This Odyssey battery turns my 13:1 383 with solid roller valve springs.
It has 900 amps for 5 seconds.
http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/pc925-a
http://www.jegs.com/i/Odyssey-Batter...PC925/10002/-1
Not sure why Jegs is so expensive. It is available at several places.
$147 -- http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-PC925-.../dp/B0002ILK72

You will need to use metric bolts for the lugs or purchase the additional posts for post style.

Odyssey here as well. Pay attention to the part numbers if you are looking at Jegs or Summit. You do not want the battery with the MJ, it is a metal jacket, and adds weight. As Cad pointed out get the lugs, and the specific charger is a good investment. My first Odyssey lasted 5 years and failed during the off season. Battermart.com is where I have bought mine as they have free shipping and the battery has a 2 year warranty.

Sean

Rsmith38 · 03-26-2014, 08:35 AM

Deka powersports batteries are AGM and half the cost of the Brand Names (Braile, etc) I have used the 18 lb and will replace it with the 21 lb this year. With FI and FI fuel pump, elect fan and WP, FI computer, etc the 18 lb is marginal if going rounds without time for charging. You can search Google or Amazon for the Deka batterys. (They may be the maker of the NAME batterys specs and weights seem the same))

Bill Belden · 03-26-2014, 03:48 PM

Thanks all, I'll look into the Braille and Deka batteries

Don Fardie · 03-26-2014, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Belden

Thanks all, I'll look into the Braille and Deka batteries

Hey Bill I've been running the PC925MJT - Odyssey*battery for 6 years and no problems but thinking of switching to the Braille B14115C. It's pretty much the same cranking stats but half the weight. Only 11.5lbs compared to Odyssey 26lbs. Of course it's 100 bucks more

03-25-2014, 08:11 PM	#1
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Light Weight Batteries Any recommendations? __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

03-25-2014, 08:38 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,375 Likes: 423 Liked 301 Times in 161 Posts	Re: Light Weight Batteries what are you trying to accomplish and is cost a consideration----FED387

03-25-2014, 08:53 PM	#3
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Light Weight Batteries Looking to replace battery in stocker, cost is a consideration, however we all know that cheaper can cost more in the long run __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

03-25-2014, 08:58 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,375 Likes: 423 Liked 301 Times in 161 Posts	Re: Light Weight Batteries next ? how light is light?? personally I would look at a Braille or ,Deka (you can get DEKA at NAPA) or a Shorai which is a carbon fiber lithium ion battery both of these are 12 volt but you can get 16 volt too ---better get your wallet out if you go with carbon fiber or 16 volt they get pricey real quick

03-26-2014, 02:06 AM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Light Weight Batteries Just updated our Stocker with a Braille B3121 - 755 cranking amps and 21 lbs. We probably could have gone with the 18lb battery, but I'm a worry wart. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-26-2014, 03:44 AM	#6
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 685 Likes: 160 Liked 80 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Light Weight Batteries This Odyssey battery turns my 13:1 383 with solid roller valve springs. It has 900 amps for 5 seconds. http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/pc925-a http://www.jegs.com/i/Odyssey-Batter...PC925/10002/-1 Not sure why Jegs is so expensive. It is available at several places. $147 -- http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-PC925-.../dp/B0002ILK72 You will need to use metric bolts for the lugs or purchase the additional posts for post style.

03-26-2014, 08:35 AM	#8
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Light Weight Batteries Deka powersports batteries are AGM and half the cost of the Brand Names (Braile, etc) I have used the 18 lb and will replace it with the 21 lb this year. With FI and FI fuel pump, elect fan and WP, FI computer, etc the 18 lb is marginal if going rounds without time for charging. You can search Google or Amazon for the Deka batterys. (They may be the maker of the NAME batterys specs and weights seem the same))

03-26-2014, 03:48 PM	#9
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Light Weight Batteries Thanks all, I'll look into the Braille and Deka batteries __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]