battery question

bdixon · 03-18-2012, 02:27 AM

Went to start car after long winter build, short story my batttery an xs925 4 years plus old no cranking amps, tested at 13.1 volts but no cranking power.. I run a low comp 340 would like to get a light weight battery (since i am not) any ideas of what works good and will hold up. Thanks in advance for any help

GTX JOHN · 03-18-2012, 03:09 AM

I always go to Walmart and buy a 26 or 56 Series Battery. they ar e about 20 Lbs/$47 Bucks.
and have a Nationwide Warrantee for 5 years. Buy two and mount one in back or keep
it charged in trailer in case you make it to Sunday and get to Hot Lap.

Be sure mount for Battery is easy to Remove and Replace in case it is needed whatever
you chose to use.

When are you coming to Vegas? With my attitude I can always use another Bodyguard or two!

Sean Marconette · 03-18-2012, 11:51 AM

If you are looking for a lightweight. Odyssey.

The non-metal jacket are the lightest. This is where I bought mine several years ago. Best prices then.
Make sure you order the terminals also, if you do buy one.

http://www.batterymart.com/c-odyssey...FQvGKgodiHOXIA

Sean

cad · 03-18-2012, 02:07 PM

I dont know if John's recommendation is a dry cell or not, but I also have run the Odyssey pc925 for about 6 years. It can take several complete discharges and be fully recharged without degradation.
The military used to (may still) use them. I had one laying around that I left on the shelf and NEVER checked after 7 years. I put it in my golf cart since the wet cell died and it is still working since last October at Eddyville.
It weighs about 22 lbs and can be mounted in any position. I put it on the trickle charger once in a while over the winter and it's always reliable...even on a Saturday night going 6 rounds back to back here locally.
It turns over my 12:1 385 stroker like it is 9:1 compression.

Clark

03-18-2012, 02:27 AM	#1
bdixon Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mitchell sd Posts: 289 Likes: 4 Liked 15 Times in 7 Posts	battery question Went to start car after long winter build, short story my batttery an xs925 4 years plus old no cranking amps, tested at 13.1 volts but no cranking power.. I run a low comp 340 would like to get a light weight battery (since i am not) any ideas of what works good and will hold up. Thanks in advance for any help

03-18-2012, 03:09 AM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,732 Likes: 2,796 Liked 2,474 Times in 697 Posts	Re: battery question I always go to Walmart and buy a 26 or 56 Series Battery. they ar e about 20 Lbs/$47 Bucks. and have a Nationwide Warrantee for 5 years. Buy two and mount one in back or keep it charged in trailer in case you make it to Sunday and get to Hot Lap. Be sure mount for Battery is easy to Remove and Replace in case it is needed whatever you chose to use. When are you coming to Vegas? With my attitude I can always use another Bodyguard or two! Last edited by GTX JOHN; 03-18-2012 at 03:12 AM.

03-18-2012, 11:51 AM	#3
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 793 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: battery question If you are looking for a lightweight. Odyssey. The non-metal jacket are the lightest. This is where I bought mine several years ago. Best prices then. Make sure you order the terminals also, if you do buy one. http://www.batterymart.com/c-odyssey...FQvGKgodiHOXIA Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N Last edited by Sean Marconette; 03-18-2012 at 11:54 AM. Reason: Added info.

03-18-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: battery question I dont know if John's recommendation is a dry cell or not, but I also have run the Odyssey pc925 for about 6 years. It can take several complete discharges and be fully recharged without degradation. The military used to (may still) use them. I had one laying around that I left on the shelf and NEVER checked after 7 years. I put it in my golf cart since the wet cell died and it is still working since last October at Eddyville. It weighs about 22 lbs and can be mounted in any position. I put it on the trickle charger once in a while over the winter and it's always reliable...even on a Saturday night going 6 rounds back to back here locally. It turns over my 12:1 385 stroker like it is 9:1 compression. Clark