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Michael Iacono 05-13-2015 10:45 AM

Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Jegs has the 12v 6.9lb Braille battery for $150 and I was wondering if its legal to have in the battery tray in the engine compartment in Stock. Does it have to start the car? What if I have a 16v battery in the trunk that starts the car? Is the small size an issue?
thank you

bdixon 05-13-2015 10:58 AM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Michael I have used the 17 pound braille for the last 2 years in the front location, but i only have one battery and has worked great,buttt,,,,in the rule book it says two batterys if used must be same size and weight ...Just depends on what your nhra official says....Bryan D stk511

Jim Kaekel 05-13-2015 11:01 AM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
I know if a second battery is used (in the trunk), it must be the same type and group.

Alex Denysenko 05-13-2015 01:37 PM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Yes sir we have been successfully using and selling them for over 5 years best batteries we've had since my old Motorcraft group 31s 1000 CCA 70lb bricks

2 in my 65 Mustang SS car 1 in each of our EFI stockers which both have power windows and locks too

Matt Welker 05-13-2015 06:48 PM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Michael,

You can't go wrong with a Braille battery (unless it isn't correct for the application), and they support not only drag racing in general, they specifically support S/SS racing. All three of our cars will be running Braille Batteries. You'll see the signage and product on our cars and commercial transporter next week at Maple Grove.

Great company and people. Stop by and check out the battery we are running in our stocker, lightweight and no need for two.

-Matt

jim morgan 05-13-2015 07:12 PM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Iacono (Post 470513)
Jegs has the 12v 6.9lb Braille battery for $150 and I was wondering if its legal to have in the battery tray in the engine compartment in Stock. Does it have to start the car? What if I have a 16v battery in the trunk that starts the car? Is the small size an issue?
thank you

Michael, size is always an issue

HandOverFist 05-14-2015 02:40 AM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Using the B3121 in the Camaro and the B2317 in the Mustang. Great batteries, but I can not recommend their charger (12310) . https://www.braillebattery.com/index...argers/b123101

The charger is great for home/shop use with standard 120v service, but it will not excite/operate on any generator I have tried at the track.

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John Bender 05-14-2015 12:59 PM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Michael, I have the 21 lb Braille battery in my car this year and have had no problems with it. The rule book does say if you are running two batteries, they must both be the same size and the front battery must start the car. I just have the one in front.

John Bender E/SA 1967 GTXw

Bobby Fazio 05-17-2015 06:26 PM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko (Post 470528)
Yes sir we have been successfully using and selling them for over 5 years best batteries we've had since my old Motorcraft group 31s 1000 CCA 70lb bricks

2 in my 65 Mustang SS car 1 in each of our EFI stockers which both have power windows and locks too

Alex what Braille battery would you recommend for the EFI stocker? Is 475 cranking amp enough? I'm using a 6 year old optima red top that weighs about 35 lbs and would like to take some weight off that front end.

Tom Joseph 05-20-2015 11:34 AM

Re: Can Stockers use the small Braille battery?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bender (Post 470590)
Michael, I have the 21 lb Braille battery in my car this year and have had no problems with it. The rule book does say if you are running two batteries, they must both be the same size and the front battery must start the car. I just have the one in front.

John Bender E/SA 1967 GTXw

If you run two batteries and wire them in series they have to be the same to work and live. Glad I found this thread as I was booted at Atlanta and had no clue the fake front battery was wrong. The rule is "The battery that has to be in the stock location must be able to start the car" as far as size goes I'm having trouble getting an answer.


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