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. :-)

Dragsinger · 08-09-2019, 12:41 PM

This is a subject on which I have experience and thoughts. With my super stocker and my bracket builds, 16 volts has been my choice for a few years.

However, I am softening with that stance and now think a conventional, lead-acid, or AGM 12 volt deep cycle is an overall excellent choice.

In my opinion, the latest, high tech batteries are not yet completely developed to be 100% dependable in the later rounds that come close together when charging time has been little to none..

The Camaro I am building today will have a 27 series, lead-acid, deep cycle battery. It will cost about $110.00, run the car all day, but carries the penalty of weighing 50 pounds. It is trunk mounted and in this situation, the weight is an advantage.

SSDiv6 · 08-09-2019, 01:02 PM

Lifeline Batteries. Their race batteries are made in the USA and built to MIL-SPEC since the company also builds aircraft commercial and military batteries.

https://lifelinebatteries.com/produc...ing-batteries/

mat H/SA · 08-09-2019, 10:06 PM

Been running odessey for the last 8 years never had any problem and they are not expensive

Larry Hill · 08-10-2019, 06:51 AM

I have used two 11.5 lbs Braille battery's for years in the six pack car with zero let downs. Once the starter acted a little slow, battery was ok just a loose cable. My alternator works. I have tested and could go three rounds without charging in between rounds. I did cool car with sprayer until temp was reached then turn off fan. I change them out every three years.

08-08-2019, 11:28 PM	#1
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 600 Likes: 1,449 Liked 560 Times in 160 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: 404 Likes: 125 Liked 120 Times in 37 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: 2,468 Likes: 873 Liked 838 Times in 232 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: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 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. :-)

08-09-2019, 12:41 PM	#7
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations This is a subject on which I have experience and thoughts. With my super stocker and my bracket builds, 16 volts has been my choice for a few years. However, I am softening with that stance and now think a conventional, lead-acid, or AGM 12 volt deep cycle is an overall excellent choice. In my opinion, the latest, high tech batteries are not yet completely developed to be 100% dependable in the later rounds that come close together when charging time has been little to none.. The Camaro I am building today will have a 27 series, lead-acid, deep cycle battery. It will cost about $110.00, run the car all day, but carries the penalty of weighing 50 pounds. It is trunk mounted and in this situation, the weight is an advantage. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

08-09-2019, 01:02 PM	#8
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,023 Likes: 706 Liked 1,514 Times in 563 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations Lifeline Batteries. Their race batteries are made in the USA and built to MIL-SPEC since the company also builds aircraft commercial and military batteries. https://lifelinebatteries.com/produc...ing-batteries/

08-09-2019, 10:06 PM	#9
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 294 Likes: 10 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations Been running odessey for the last 8 years never had any problem and they are not expensive

08-10-2019, 06:51 AM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,583 Likes: 1,866 Liked 10,582 Times in 2,186 Posts	Re: 12V racing battery recommendations I have used two 11.5 lbs Braille battery's for years in the six pack car with zero let downs. Once the starter acted a little slow, battery was ok just a loose cable. My alternator works. I have tested and could go three rounds without charging in between rounds. I did cool car with sprayer until temp was reached then turn off fan. I change them out every three years. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817