Optima vs XS Power Battery

AveryMcLawhorn · 03-08-2021, 07:58 PM

Looking for any input on optima vs XS power batteries for super stock car. Also open to other suggestions.

340Cuda · 03-09-2021, 12:44 PM

I have only used the Optima and Interstate AGM batteries and I have had good luck with both.

65signet · 03-09-2021, 02:32 PM

I just purchased a XS i was looking for something that had starting power and deep cycle, and D925 offered both.

AveryMcLawhorn · 03-09-2021, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65signet

I just purchased a XS i was looking for something that had starting power and deep cycle, and D925 offered both.

Any initial thoughts on the XS battery? Also what battery charger are you using with the AGM battery?

AveryMcLawhorn · 03-09-2021, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I have only used the Optima and Interstate AGM batteries and I have had good luck with both.

Which Optima battery have you used? I had a red top but looking at a yellow top for a deep cycle battery. Also what battery charger did you use for the AGM batteries?

GTX JOHN · 03-10-2021, 01:05 AM

We strictly use the Red Tops.

SGSST109E · 03-10-2021, 08:36 AM

I have always used yellow tops. They starting batteries as well. I have used battery tender and Schumacker chargers. The key with an optima is to not exceed 14.8 volts when charging. They will taken any current you throw at them but over voltage is a killer

curtis reed · 03-10-2021, 09:42 AM

Read through this thread also. I suggest Odyssey batteries.

https://www.classracer.com/classforu...ad.php?t=78607

steven reynolds · 03-10-2021, 10:50 AM

If you are talking about 16 volt batteries, I'm not a big fan, you can't just go in a parts store and buy 1 and the 16s take a special charger just my opinion.

340Cuda · 03-10-2021, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AveryMcLawhorn

Which Optima battery have you used? I had a red top but looking at a yellow top for a deep cycle battery. Also what battery charger did you use for the AGM batteries?

Currently I am using a yellow top Optima for my ignition and an Interstate AGM for everything else, starter, fuel pumps, water pump and fans. My car does not have an alternator.

Before for many years, I ran a red top for the ignition and and a yellow top for everything else. They both lasted a long time.

My son has worked at and now manages the local Interstate Batteries dealership for over twenty years.

I really don't remember his rational in going to the yellow top for the ignition but I just followed his recommendation. He has a car he runs in Hot Rod's Drag Week and even though it has an alternator he runs a yellow top Optima in it. If you are interested in why he chose the yellow top for my car I can ask him about it.

I charge the batteries with a Black and Decker "smart battery charger" that has an AGM setting.

However at the track while I am charging the accessory battery with the Black and Decker I will top off the ignition battery with an ancient Craftsman 10 amp charger.

I will probably purchase another smart charger to use at the track. In a perfect world I would like one what would independently charge two batteries.

03-08-2021, 07:58 PM	#1
AveryMcLawhorn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Snow Hill, NC Posts: 49 Likes: 62 Liked 80 Times in 19 Posts	Optima vs XS Power Battery Looking for any input on optima vs XS power batteries for super stock car. Also open to other suggestions.

03-09-2021, 12:44 PM	#2
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,675 Likes: 3,873 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Optima vs XS Power Battery I have only used the Optima and Interstate AGM batteries and I have had good luck with both.

03-09-2021, 02:32 PM	#3
65signet Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Dorado Ca. Posts: 123 Likes: 299 Liked 49 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Optima vs XS Power Battery I just purchased a XS i was looking for something that had starting power and deep cycle, and D925 offered both. __________________ Steven Barnes Stock 704 N/SA

03-10-2021, 01:05 AM	#6
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,487 Times in 698 Posts	Re: Optima vs XS Power Battery We strictly use the Red Tops. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

03-10-2021, 08:36 AM	#7
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Optima vs XS Power Battery I have always used yellow tops. They starting batteries as well. I have used battery tender and Schumacker chargers. The key with an optima is to not exceed 14.8 volts when charging. They will taken any current you throw at them but over voltage is a killer

03-10-2021, 09:42 AM	#8
curtis reed Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kiefer, Ok. Posts: 167 Likes: 65 Liked 125 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Optima vs XS Power Battery Read through this thread also. I suggest Odyssey batteries. https://www.classracer.com/classforu...ad.php?t=78607

03-10-2021, 10:50 AM	#9
steven reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 47 Likes: 2,807 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Optima vs XS Power Battery If you are talking about 16 volt batteries, I'm not a big fan, you can't just go in a parts store and buy 1 and the 16s take a special charger just my opinion.