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Old 01-26-2016, 09:21 PM
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Hey Everybody,

What single 12v. battery are people using?

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I'm using an Odyssey.

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Old 01-27-2016, 02:11 PM
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i am using a braille
it's a big mofo, but no hot starting issues with locked timing or anything
expensive too, but no problems with it
but needed a different charger for it

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Old 01-28-2016, 04:11 PM
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Been using same red top Optima for almost 15 yrs now.

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Old 01-28-2016, 06:02 PM
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Optima red top here too.

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The yellow top Optima is supposed to be better, if you don't run an alternator.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Optima-8014-...-/161400724653

But, if you got a good mini-starter, and don't wanna spend much on a batt, an 800-850 CCA old style batt will still crank most of 'em.

The Deka 778DT has 850cca, and sells for less than $100 at many local batt outlets. Bought one for my tractor.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEKA-778DT-B...-/331605608843

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Old 01-28-2016, 06:39 PM
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BRL-B2618 12V works on a 505 15 to 1 CCR. Have not had any starting issues.

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I run A yellow top optima for 7 years.

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Old 01-28-2016, 08:55 PM
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I use an alternator, mini starter and a red top but still have some trouble in staging.
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Been using an Odyssey PC925 in the trunk of my '66 GTO for the last 5 years and still cranks the 11.4:1 428 very well. Unless you think the extra weight of a "conventional" battery will help traction, these Odyssey's are a great way to go. Can also mount on the side as shown below.


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Old 01-29-2016, 04:41 PM
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I have an AGM Superstart that has worked perfectly in the 4 years I have been using it in my Daily Driving Formula w/ 455. I've parked the car for a week or two at various times when traveling. Always starts and does so with authority.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0423&ppt=C0005

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Braille 2015..works well with my mini starter..in my street car

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why not go 16v and all your starting issues will be over

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Optima yellow top with a alternator

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Thanks guys I think my budget will dictate and will test to I buy a used AGM battery.
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I use an alternator, mini starter and a red top but still have some trouble in staging.
Thanks, Craig
I just replaced my IMI Hi-torque starter with a Powermaster Ultra Torque starter. The ultra has twice the output capacity, and it showed it yesterday after I installed it and cranked my engine repeatedly with a single Optima redtop. I have an adjustable rotor for installation too, assuring the rotor is phased correctly. I'm going to upgrade my safety cutoff switch, remote solenoid and install a new alternator next weekend. I'll let you know if I see any improvement in the staging lanes this year,

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