Racing Battery

Mopar Mike · 04-13-2010, 01:04 PM

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

Jeff Lee · 04-14-2010, 01:03 AM

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.

james schaechter · 04-14-2010, 04:38 AM

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.

Frank Bialas · 04-14-2010, 07:30 AM

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

Jeff Lee · 04-14-2010, 03:19 PM

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...

Greg Hill · 04-14-2010, 04:38 PM

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

Rick Blake · 04-14-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill

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

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

340Cuda · 04-15-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

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...

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

Peter Ash · 04-15-2010, 07:14 PM

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.

Pat Cook · 04-16-2010, 09:33 AM

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

04-13-2010, 01:04 PM	#1
Mopar Mike Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 20 Likes: 56 Liked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Racing Battery I would like to stay with a 12volt system, is there battery recommended for a stocker. Mopar Mike

04-14-2010, 01:03 AM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	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. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

04-14-2010, 04:38 AM	#3
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,262 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	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. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

04-14-2010, 07:30 AM	#4
Frank Bialas Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 252 Likes: 4 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	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 __________________ Frank Bialas 1570 STK

04-14-2010, 03:19 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	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... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

04-14-2010, 04:38 PM	#6
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Racing Battery I've got Odyssey batteries in my car and my son's both. No issues. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

04-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#9
Peter Ash Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 262 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

04-16-2010, 09:33 AM	#10
Pat Cook Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 175 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Racing Battery 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 __________________ 67 Ford Fairlane F/SA 749