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Old 03-25-2014, 08:11 PM   #1
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Any recommendations?
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Old 03-25-2014, 08:38 PM   #2
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what are you trying to accomplish and is cost a consideration----FED387
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Default 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
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Old 03-25-2014, 08:58 PM   #4
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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
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Default 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.

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Default 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.
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Old 03-26-2014, 08:35 AM   #7
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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.

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Old 03-26-2014, 08:35 AM   #8
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Default 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))
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Thanks all, I'll look into the Braille and Deka batteries
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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
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