Battery

199k · 08-02-2009, 09:56 PM

What do you all use for a 12 volt battery. I've got the 1257 Rock and it sucks.. Doing research, the Braile looks the best because the specs say it has 200 more cranking amps...

I've got an 09 undercover with a CSR platinum starter, cranking a 615 BBC. Space is an issue with them if you dont know, battery goes all the way in the front.

Thanks for the help!!

John DiBartolomeo · 08-03-2009, 05:19 AM

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. As for batteries, both my cars have Odysseys from East Coast Auto Electric.

Barney B · 08-03-2009, 05:31 AM

I solved all my problems with a Turbo Stat 16volt battrey.
BB

THE LEGEND · 08-03-2009, 06:48 AM

199k,
Have you called Rock to discuss the battery? I use their 16v stuff and love it.
Chip Johnson

THE LEGEND · 08-03-2009, 06:50 AM

You may want to consider giving Mark Payne a call @ House of Payne and getting a good starter. I had issues with that start you are using cranking my 505. I replaced it with one of Marks with no more issues.
Chip Johnson

Jason Oldfield · 08-03-2009, 09:08 AM

I had been using Optima red top batteries for the last few years, but after a couple that didn't seem up to par I decided to try something different. So, I switched this year to the XS Power S1200 from Powermaster, and so far so good. It's a little smaller and lighter than the Optima, and according to the specs has slightly less cranking amps and reserve capacity (I run a 12V system with an alternator). But, if the outside construction is any indication of the quality of the internals, this thing is going to last (it really is a nice piece, and clearly built for racing).

I also decided to invest in a good automatic battery charger (one with logic that monitors the battery voltage and automatically shuts off when it is time). Overcharging of the battery leads to outgassing which significantly reduces the lifetime of AGM batteries. Schumacher Electric makes a couple that can be purchased for under $100.

supergas565 · 08-03-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

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. As for batteries, both my cars have Odysseys from East Coast Auto Electric.

X2 for Odyssey, only use a single PC-1200 series and it hasn't let me down yet and I don't run a alternator either....!!!!!!! Also it's on it's fith year....!!!!!!!

Rick Blake

THE LEGEND · 08-03-2009, 10:50 AM

Red Tops are made in Mexico now. The last few I bought did'nt hold up either.
Chip

GaryGoFast · 08-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Had a pair of Otima Red Tops, went thru 3 flywheels in 14 passes[with CSR Platium starter] replaced with 2 16v Rock batteries, end of problems.

ERNIE GRIGGS · 08-03-2009, 02:16 PM

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

08-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#1
199k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Battery What do you all use for a 12 volt battery. I've got the 1257 Rock and it sucks.. Doing research, the Braile looks the best because the specs say it has 200 more cranking amps... I've got an 09 undercover with a CSR platinum starter, cranking a 615 BBC. Space is an issue with them if you dont know, battery goes all the way in the front. Thanks for the help!! Last edited by 199k; 08-02-2009 at 09:59 PM.

08-03-2009, 05:19 AM	#2
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,283 Times in 159 Posts	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. As for batteries, both my cars have Odysseys from East Coast Auto Electric. __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com

08-03-2009, 05:31 AM	#3
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery I solved all my problems with a Turbo Stat 16volt battrey. BB

08-03-2009, 06:48 AM	#4
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Battery 199k, Have you called Rock to discuss the battery? I use their 16v stuff and love it. Chip Johnson

08-03-2009, 06:50 AM	#5
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Battery You may want to consider giving Mark Payne a call @ House of Payne and getting a good starter. I had issues with that start you are using cranking my 505. I replaced it with one of Marks with no more issues. Chip Johnson

08-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#6
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Battery I had been using Optima red top batteries for the last few years, but after a couple that didn't seem up to par I decided to try something different. So, I switched this year to the XS Power S1200 from Powermaster, and so far so good. It's a little smaller and lighter than the Optima, and according to the specs has slightly less cranking amps and reserve capacity (I run a 12V system with an alternator). But, if the outside construction is any indication of the quality of the internals, this thing is going to last (it really is a nice piece, and clearly built for racing). I also decided to invest in a good automatic battery charger (one with logic that monitors the battery voltage and automatically shuts off when it is time). Overcharging of the battery leads to outgassing which significantly reduces the lifetime of AGM batteries. Schumacher Electric makes a couple that can be purchased for under $100. __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

08-03-2009, 10:50 AM	#8
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Battery Red Tops are made in Mexico now. The last few I bought did'nt hold up either. Chip

08-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#9
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Battery Had a pair of Otima Red Tops, went thru 3 flywheels in 14 passes[with CSR Platium starter] replaced with 2 16v Rock batteries, end of problems. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

08-03-2009, 02:16 PM	#10
ERNIE GRIGGS Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: OCALA Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery I remenber that flywheel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol lol