12V racing battery recommendations

rboyle · 08-08-2019, 11:28 PM

I'm sure it's been covered before but looking for a lightweight 12V battery recommendation over my current Optima red top battery that weighs 38 lbs

Glenn Briglio · 08-09-2019, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rboyle

I'm sure it's been covered before but looking for a lightweight 12V battery recommendation over my current Optima red top battery that weighs 38 lbs

How much do you want to spend?

rboyle · 08-09-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

How much do you want to spend?

Keeping it reasonable like $300 or under
It is only a battery after all

Troy Henderson · 08-09-2019, 09:06 AM

I actually just posted about this topic on my FB page. I replaced my Optima with a Big Crank ETX30L AGM this season. Weight is 24 lbs and is half the price of a Braille B3121.

https://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cr...qWOStM0Zl4z-xU

I received an email for 8% off if you enter "8offaug" this month.

Tom Goldman · 08-09-2019, 10:11 AM

Check out AntiGravity's line of batteries.
I found out about them from some off road friends and they are really rugged and dependable.
And they are extremely light weight.
A couple of my customers have switched to them with great results. https://shop.antigravitybatteries.co...extreme-power/

Dave Gantz · 08-09-2019, 11:37 AM

If it's feasible, I'd suggest being able to swap back (quickly) from whatever you get to your tow vehicle battery. The battery gods and Murphy get together and take their life usually a few rounds in. :-)

rboyle · 08-10-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Check out AntiGravity's line of batteries.
I found out about them from some off road friends and they are really rugged and dependable.
And they are extremely light weight.
A couple of my customers have switched to them with great results. https://shop.antigravitybatteries.co...extreme-power/

I ordered the Antigravity! Thank you Tom!

Bobby Fazio · 08-25-2019, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Check out AntiGravity's line of batteries.
I found out about them from some off road friends and they are really rugged and dependable.
And they are extremely light weight.
A couple of my customers have switched to them with great results. https://shop.antigravitybatteries.co...extreme-power/

These look good and definitely weight savings. How long is the charge time on these? Are they ok with alternators due to the fact that they require lithium ion chargers? Also, has anyone else heard of fires stemming from lithium ion batteries? I know a pro stock team had one a few years back.

Darrel Goheen · 08-11-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy Henderson

I actually just posted about this topic on my FB page. I replaced my Optima with a Big Crank ETX30L AGM this season. Weight is 24 lbs and is half the price of a Braille B3121.

https://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cr...qWOStM0Zl4z-xU

I received an email for 8% off if you enter "8offaug" this month.

Interesting. This is the battery I use in my PWC. Does it have enough power to run the fan and water pump for a decent amount of time?

08-08-2019, 11:28 PM	#1
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 582 Likes: 1,417 Liked 554 Times in 156 Posts	12V racing battery recommendations I'm sure it's been covered before but looking for a lightweight 12V battery recommendation over my current Optima red top battery that weighs 38 lbs

08-09-2019, 09:06 AM	#4
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397 Likes: 104 Liked 106 Times in 33 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations I actually just posted about this topic on my FB page. I replaced my Optima with a Big Crank ETX30L AGM this season. Weight is 24 lbs and is half the price of a Braille B3121. https://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cr...qWOStM0Zl4z-xU I received an email for 8% off if you enter "8offaug" this month. __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com

08-09-2019, 10:11 AM	#5
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations Check out AntiGravity's line of batteries. I found out about them from some off road friends and they are really rugged and dependable. And they are extremely light weight. A couple of my customers have switched to them with great results. https://shop.antigravitybatteries.co...extreme-power/ __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

08-09-2019, 11:37 AM	#6
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 529 Likes: 125 Liked 226 Times in 118 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations If it's feasible, I'd suggest being able to swap back (quickly) from whatever you get to your tow vehicle battery. The battery gods and Murphy get together and take their life usually a few rounds in. :-)