Lithium batteries

Paul Guenther · 01-06-2024, 12:59 PM

I’m considering switching to lithium batteries in my SS. Anyone that uses them already have any feedback on this good or bad? Also are there any brands to stay away from? Thanks

1320racer · 01-06-2024, 01:25 PM

I switched from an XS Power D1600 16v to a single 16v Braille Lithium battery in my dragster last season.

Made the swap at the track and while on scales. lost exactly 40 lbs. which wasn't worth .01 in ET but that's another story. The battery has performed flawlessly, no start issues, even when doubled entered in a bracket race and charges quickly. I highly recommend Braille which based on my research is currently the best on the market. That said, I do not plan at this time to swap the pair of XS Power 16v batteries in my former Super Stocker, because it just works so well and the loss of 80 lbs. maybe detrimental.

Mike Pearson · 01-06-2024, 02:15 PM

I have been using the 16v Go lithium battery for about 6 years. The newer version seem a better than the first design. The only thing I do differently is I have a separate battery at the trailer to run the water pump and the fan. I have ran up to 11 rounds in one day with no problem. The battery is less than 10% discharged from a run and is usually back to 100 % in less than 20 minutes. The battery weighs 8 lbs.

Jim Kaekel · 01-08-2024, 05:47 PM

We've been running the Braille lithium 12-volt in both of our stockers, in my son's car for two years, and single year in mine. We ran Braille AGM for many years with great service as well. Braille sells them as a combo with the required battery charger too.

T Ames · 01-10-2024, 11:33 PM

Switched to an Antigravity YTX20 lithium battery last season. 12V, less than 5 lb. So far so good. No complaints. Stock application.

01-06-2024, 12:59 PM	#1
Paul Guenther Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lithium batteries I’m considering switching to lithium batteries in my SS. Anyone that uses them already have any feedback on this good or bad? Also are there any brands to stay away from? Thanks __________________ Paul Guenther

01-06-2024, 01:25 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,781 Likes: 71 Liked 401 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Lithium batteries I switched from an XS Power D1600 16v to a single 16v Braille Lithium battery in my dragster last season. Made the swap at the track and while on scales. lost exactly 40 lbs. which wasn't worth .01 in ET but that's another story. The battery has performed flawlessly, no start issues, even when doubled entered in a bracket race and charges quickly. I highly recommend Braille which based on my research is currently the best on the market. That said, I do not plan at this time to swap the pair of XS Power 16v batteries in my former Super Stocker, because it just works so well and the loss of 80 lbs. maybe detrimental. Last edited by 1320racer; 01-06-2024 at 01:35 PM.

01-06-2024, 02:15 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 547 Liked 1,650 Times in 504 Posts	Re: Lithium batteries I have been using the 16v Go lithium battery for about 6 years. The newer version seem a better than the first design. The only thing I do differently is I have a separate battery at the trailer to run the water pump and the fan. I have ran up to 11 rounds in one day with no problem. The battery is less than 10% discharged from a run and is usually back to 100 % in less than 20 minutes. The battery weighs 8 lbs. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

01-08-2024, 05:47 PM	#4
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Lithium batteries We've been running the Braille lithium 12-volt in both of our stockers, in my son's car for two years, and single year in mine. We ran Braille AGM for many years with great service as well. Braille sells them as a combo with the required battery charger too. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

01-10-2024, 11:33 PM	#5
T Ames Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the Brazos Valley of TX Posts: 106 Likes: 124 Liked 88 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Lithium batteries Switched to an Antigravity YTX20 lithium battery last season. 12V, less than 5 lb. So far so good. No complaints. Stock application.