small battery options
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04/04/20 07:36 PM
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Trying to get my project fired up and driveable for summer. I'm real close , if I leave the battery in the nose. I was originally going to relocate it, but that is a lot of optional work to disconnect switches, auxiliary wiring, alternator wiring, etc. So I've decided to leave it in the engine bay. However, I've added a steering reservoir and cooler set up where the batter WAS because, well, it wasn't going to be there. However, if I use a small sized glass mat battery, I may be able to fit it back in its original location.
So what recommendations are out there for smallish automotive batteries. I'm talking about something in the range of 7" long, 5" wide, 6" tall, for a street going vehicle with an 11:1 small block.
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Re: small battery options
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04/04/20 08:39 PM
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Re: small battery options
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04/07/20 12:27 AM
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Mopar Mitch
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I'm also deciding on a battery now... will remain trunk mounted.. always looking at weight reduction... considering Braille... or Odyssey (PC925 has been recommended by a battery wholesaler). AGM type or Optima 34-1050 red top was my first choice ... but reconsidering for lighter weight.
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Re: small battery options
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04/07/20 04:01 PM
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Maybe it’s just me, but I’d figure out a way to use something that doesn’t cost $300. Just bought a group 24 with 700 CCA for $50. That’s a great price, but the OP is asking about “small battery options” and my Odyssey was $175 delivered.
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Re: small battery options
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04/07/20 05:41 PM
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Actually, a mini-battery doesn't even need to be in the engine compartment OR the trunk. Depending on the car and its use, it could be inside the RF or LF apron, forward of the wheel/tire. Bracket off frame rail or bumper bracket, splash shield if the car sees rain. A master switch could be underhood if you like, as well as charging/jumper posts. True, but even at 15-20#, I want to be very aware of weight placement. I also don't expect sanctioning bodies to be as hip to new stuff vs traditional safety requirements and cut me much slack on their requirements, regardless of where I place it. The battery I have doesn't have any problems cranking over my engine. I keep the car in a heated shop so I'm sure that helps a bunch. I might not use a battery like this in a snow plow or a fire truck but it works fine for a street car that only gets fired up when the weather is nice. This will be a fair weather driver so conditions will be similar. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d figure out a way to use something that doesn’t cost $300. Just bought a group 24 with 700 CCA for $50. That's a good price and I'm happy for you. I could probably find a refurbed group 24 locally for around $50-75. A new 700 amp unit from the local chain outlet is $150. Summit and Jegs have the 15-20# Braille units for $199, which is only $50 more than the 45#, big booty Judy version of a group 24, which isn't too bad, IMO. $50 to loose 25-30# off the nose of the car is a heck of lot better deal than other approaches. Not even fiberglass body panels are cheaper per pound. Fortunately, there are a range of options out there for those of us who value different things.
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Re: small battery options
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04/08/20 11:45 AM
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