Braille Batteries

russellauto1 · 02-15-2015, 05:48 PM

Any one using there light weight in a EFI car with alternator? Do the hold up? Was thinking of losing 20#s by switching from a full size to a smaller braille. Thanks

Rsmith38 · 02-15-2015, 06:00 PM

There was a thread last year about lightweight batteries. I used an 11#
Braille in my Jeep 4.0 and it was not enough! After using a 15# Deka PowerSport I ended up with a 21# Deka Powersport (Walmart sells them under their name). East Penn battery is the maker of many different name batteries. I suggest the 21 lb unit on anything that has FI, elect fan and waterpump, MSD ign. I also charge between rounds.

HandOverFist · 02-15-2015, 06:03 PM

Not efi Russell, but I use one (B3121) in the Camaro. I've only had it in the car for a year, but it seems to be fine. Be advised the Braille charger will not operate with many generators.

Larry Hill · 02-18-2015, 08:08 AM

We run two 11.5# in the Cuda and they last about three years. They work very well.

ATI Performance Products · 02-18-2015, 10:45 PM

We tried a ProLite Lithium battery a year ago in the COPO Super Stocker. 120 amp alternator regulated to 18 V max as we where told by ProLite. Charged it to green one night before loading, pulled out the next day and it was stone dead. Needed a $350 rebuild, used it for 3 outings and had it in the car for maybe 2 months. Pretty pissed off since we asked a lot of questions about it before buying. Took it out and sold it. Maybe it was a bad one, maybe not, but either way it ended up costing me a lot of time and money.

GallopinGhost · 02-19-2015, 09:15 AM

I'm on my third yr. with one in a EFI mustang, stock alternator. Works like a champ. I put it on a trickle charger at home every once in a while. For running the electric radiator fan between rounds I use a separate deep cycle battery so I don't need to charge the braille battery between rounds. It's in a pure stock car so it has oem water pump.

Matt Welker · 02-23-2015, 03:52 PM

You will like the Braille Battery, standard or lithium. Email me and I can give you a direct contact at Braille to discuss your needs and take your order.

Matt Welker
matt@welkerlawfirm.com

HandOverFist · 02-23-2015, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GallopinGhost

I'm on my third yr. with one in a EFI mustang, stock alternator. Works like a champ. I put it on a trickle charger at home every once in a while. For running the electric radiator fan between rounds I use a separate deep cycle battery so I don't need to charge the braille battery between rounds. It's in a pure stock car so it has oem water pump.

Brian - What model # are you using in your Mustang?

GallopinGhost · 02-23-2015, 09:50 PM

# b3121

HandOverFist · 02-24-2015, 12:03 AM

Thanks Brian - The same one that is in the Camaro. Just sitting here thinking about it I really should just swap that one out to whichever car I plan to run on any weekend. Don't know of any scenario where both cars would go to the track at the same time since we don't have the means to transport more than one. I figure the worst thing for a battery is sitting idle, tender or not.

02-15-2015, 05:48 PM	#1
russellauto1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 146 Likes: 2 Liked 40 Times in 6 Posts	Braille Batteries Any one using there light weight in a EFI car with alternator? Do the hold up? Was thinking of losing 20#s by switching from a full size to a smaller braille. Thanks

02-15-2015, 06:00 PM	#2
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries There was a thread last year about lightweight batteries. I used an 11# Braille in my Jeep 4.0 and it was not enough! After using a 15# Deka PowerSport I ended up with a 21# Deka Powersport (Walmart sells them under their name). East Penn battery is the maker of many different name batteries. I suggest the 21 lb unit on anything that has FI, elect fan and waterpump, MSD ign. I also charge between rounds.

02-15-2015, 06:03 PM	#3
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries Not efi Russell, but I use one (B3121) in the Camaro. I've only had it in the car for a year, but it seems to be fine. Be advised the Braille charger will not operate with many generators. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

02-18-2015, 08:08 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,271 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries We run two 11.5# in the Cuda and they last about three years. They work very well. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-18-2015, 10:45 PM	#5
ATI Performance Products Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 1 Post	Re: Braille Batteries We tried a ProLite Lithium battery a year ago in the COPO Super Stocker. 120 amp alternator regulated to 18 V max as we where told by ProLite. Charged it to green one night before loading, pulled out the next day and it was stone dead. Needed a $350 rebuild, used it for 3 outings and had it in the car for maybe 2 months. Pretty pissed off since we asked a lot of questions about it before buying. Took it out and sold it. Maybe it was a bad one, maybe not, but either way it ended up costing me a lot of time and money. __________________ ATI Racing

02-19-2015, 09:15 AM	#6
GallopinGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 228 Likes: 23 Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries I'm on my third yr. with one in a EFI mustang, stock alternator. Works like a champ. I put it on a trickle charger at home every once in a while. For running the electric radiator fan between rounds I use a separate deep cycle battery so I don't need to charge the braille battery between rounds. It's in a pure stock car so it has oem water pump. __________________ Brian Carpenter Stock 1358

02-23-2015, 03:52 PM	#7
Matt Welker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 191 Likes: 1,207 Liked 67 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries You will like the Braille Battery, standard or lithium. Email me and I can give you a direct contact at Braille to discuss your needs and take your order. Matt Welker matt@welkerlawfirm.com __________________ Matt Welker Stock 1741, SS/AH 114 www.facebook.com/welkerracing

02-23-2015, 09:50 PM	#9
GallopinGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 228 Likes: 23 Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries # b3121 __________________ Brian Carpenter Stock 1358 Last edited by GallopinGhost; 02-23-2015 at 09:57 PM. Reason: typo, can't read so good

02-24-2015, 12:03 AM	#10
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries Thanks Brian - The same one that is in the Camaro. Just sitting here thinking about it I really should just swap that one out to whichever car I plan to run on any weekend. Don't know of any scenario where both cars would go to the track at the same time since we don't have the means to transport more than one. I figure the worst thing for a battery is sitting idle, tender or not. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321