Racing Battery
 

I would like to stay with a 12volt system, is there battery recommended for a stocker.
Mopar Mike

Re: Racing Battery
 

Go to your local discount auto store, tell them you have a '92 Civic and get the best quality level they sell. It weighs around 15 pounds. I ran this in my 390 AMX D/S car and never had problems. I had two fully charged. After time runs I would swap to a fully charged one. Then would put a full charge on the replaced one. Depending on how far I went in eliminations I would swap onle last time.
Cheap and good for a 15 pound weight drop.
I've tried the Odyssey batteries and was not happy. After that, you step up to the expensive batteries.

Re: Racing Battery
 

I have been happiest with the "Rock" brand battery I have used the last 3 seasons. It is 24lbs. It runs the fan and watrer pump. It holds up really well. It was a few bucks. I think around 175, but it has turned out to be a good buy. I have also a light weight Braille Battery.It is 15 lbs and works ok. Not as good for going rounds, but good for saving weight in class. I heard DEKA makes the braille batteries.

I got my ROCK battery from Tim Ryherd at the CARSHOPINC. 800 603 4359

They support class racers and have great prices too. Worth calling for sure.

Re: Racing Battery
 

I've tried the Odyssey batteries and was not happy.



Jeff, what type of problems did you experience, looking to make a change and I use a 2 battery set up, thanks

Re: Racing Battery
 

Ooops! My mistake. I meant to say Optima batteries, not Odyssey batteries.

I bought one of the Performance V 12V / 16V batteries as part of my SS conversion along with an ICE ignition system. Haven't finished the car so right now I can't report any findings. Someday...:(

Re: Racing Battery
 

I've got Odyssey batteries in my car and my son's both. No issues.

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Best battery I've ever owned....going on six years and still kicking butt ;)

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There was a time a while back when Optima was having some quaility control problems. I understand that is over.

I have had very good luck with the Optimas however I don't know what they have that might be small and light weight.

Bill

Re: Racing Battery
 

I have just exchanged a 35 month old Optima for a new one. Went out one morning and it was stone dead. Free replacement up to 36 months. 31.7 lbs. Great replacement warranty anyway.

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I keep a cheap Wal-Mart battery charger that does a floating charger on my Optima, have the same battery for over 5 years, and I got used from a friend who was tired of "overpriced Optima Batterys" that would'nt stayed charged in his 4X4 that would set for 6 months at a time.

They are heavy though