Battery - Page 2

GRIGGS · 08-03-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ERNIE GRIGGS

I remenber that flywheel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol lol

Nice!!!!!

Bill Baer · 08-04-2009, 03:04 PM

If you have room for two batteries, then the CSR 24-volt system is tops. Nothing beats spinning over a big inch engine than 24 volts."

I agree with John, I think the 24 volt stuff is a better technology. But being a bit of a cheapskate, I use a red top optima and I buy a new one each year, I also use a powermasters best (Biggest) starter and an east coast electric 70 amp alternator. My set up is a fuel injected 14:1, 540 and it cranks over fairly easy but it can be hard to start and we do crank it about twice as much as of carbureted competitors need to. I also have heard some negative comments about the Optima batteries but to date I haven't had any problems. Hope this helps

199k · 08-04-2009, 05:42 PM

That 24 volt does sound like a good idea. The only problem with my car, being a 240" wheelbase, I dont have enough room for two in the nose. I would have to make a plate behind the front wheels for the second one, I might look into that this winter if i still have a problem.

What do you all think about the braile batteries. They are the only company that makes them small enough besides the Rocks, and the specs on there big daddy 12 volt looks more jucier than the Rock that I have now... Have anyone of you tried bothe the Rock or the Braile??

Thanks, Kyle

Bill Baer · 08-05-2009, 02:48 PM

Some of my friends /competitors run two batteries in front of their feet so if you install a 1/4 aluminum plate up there you could probably bolt them down I think bolting one in front and one in back sounds problematic and I have never seen someone mount two behind the rear axel but with 80-100 pounds of weight back there I'll bet it does cool wheelies

I have no experience with Rock or Braile batteries but I have seen a 12V fan smoke when we hooked up the 16 volt battery charger to my friends car and I notced that when the 16 volt sttuff goes dead it seems to do it all at once.
So if your driving the car back I think an alternator is a good way to keep everything happy including your MSD box.

Good luck

GaryGoFast · 08-06-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIGGS

Nice!!!!!

We always remember the bad times,

199k · 08-06-2009, 08:30 AM

Swapped to the Braille B3121... What a world of difference. Cranks over so much better! Nothing against Rock, but the Braille is 10 pounds lighter aswell.

Kyle

Dave Polichena · 08-06-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryGoFast

We always remember the bad times,

Gary, I remember that bad and good time at VMP when your flexplate took a dump and then Marty got the dq, You were a Happy man.

voltdr · 08-06-2009, 10:05 PM

What ever battery/starter combo you chose, ALWAYS run a separate ground wire from the battery directly to the block, and use star lock washers for a good connection. I have used a red top for over two years with the same flexplate. Remember, grounding, grounding, ground..................

Ed Fernandez · 08-06-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Baer

If you have room for two batteries, then the CSR 24-volt system is tops. Nothing beats spinning over a big inch engine than 24 volts."

I agree with John, I think the 24 volt stuff is a better technology. But being a bit of a cheapskate, I use a red top optima and I buy a new one each year, I also use a powermasters best (Biggest) starter and an east coast electric 70 amp alternator. My set up is a fuel injected 14:1, 540 and it cranks over fairly easy but it can be hard to start and we do crank it about twice as much as of carbureted competitors need to. I also have heard some negative comments about the Optima batteries but to date I haven't had any problems. Hope this helps

Just curious.If you use an alternator why do you go and buy a new one every year.
I have the same Optima red in my stocker for 3 years.Granted I don't crank 950CI and 20:1 comp. but
my battery is fine.
I also crank the engine at 40 Deg locked dist. with the ignition off and I put the battery on a rotating
basis in my trailer with a marine battery that i've had for 6 years on a Battery Tender.Maybe that might help?
In the mean time send me your "old" Optimas:-)
P.S. I'm on the same Mopar factory starter for 7 years.

GaryGoFast · 08-07-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Polichena

Gary, I remember that bad and good time at VMP when your flexplate took a dump and then Marty got the dq, You were a Happy man.

The lord giveth & the lord taketh away.......cant ever count on that situation happening again Dave

08-04-2009, 03:04 PM	#12
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Battery If you have room for two batteries, then the CSR 24-volt system is tops. Nothing beats spinning over a big inch engine than 24 volts." I agree with John, I think the 24 volt stuff is a better technology. But being a bit of a cheapskate, I use a red top optima and I buy a new one each year, I also use a powermasters best (Biggest) starter and an east coast electric 70 amp alternator. My set up is a fuel injected 14:1, 540 and it cranks over fairly easy but it can be hard to start and we do crank it about twice as much as of carbureted competitors need to. I also have heard some negative comments about the Optima batteries but to date I haven't had any problems. Hope this helps __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

08-04-2009, 05:42 PM	#13
199k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery That 24 volt does sound like a good idea. The only problem with my car, being a 240" wheelbase, I dont have enough room for two in the nose. I would have to make a plate behind the front wheels for the second one, I might look into that this winter if i still have a problem. What do you all think about the braile batteries. They are the only company that makes them small enough besides the Rocks, and the specs on there big daddy 12 volt looks more jucier than the Rock that I have now... Have anyone of you tried bothe the Rock or the Braile?? Thanks, Kyle

08-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#14
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Battery Some of my friends /competitors run two batteries in front of their feet so if you install a 1/4 aluminum plate up there you could probably bolt them down I think bolting one in front and one in back sounds problematic and I have never seen someone mount two behind the rear axel but with 80-100 pounds of weight back there I'll bet it does cool wheelies I have no experience with Rock or Braile batteries but I have seen a 12V fan smoke when we hooked up the 16 volt battery charger to my friends car and I notced that when the 16 volt sttuff goes dead it seems to do it all at once. So if your driving the car back I think an alternator is a good way to keep everything happy including your MSD box. Good luck __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

08-06-2009, 08:30 AM	#16
199k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery Swapped to the Braille B3121... What a world of difference. Cranks over so much better! Nothing against Rock, but the Braille is 10 pounds lighter aswell. Kyle

08-06-2009, 10:05 PM	#18
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 702 Likes: 77 Liked 88 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Battery What ever battery/starter combo you chose, ALWAYS run a separate ground wire from the battery directly to the block, and use star lock washers for a good connection. I have used a red top for over two years with the same flexplate. Remember, grounding, grounding, ground..................