How about a 6.4 LB battery?
Anyone looked at the Braille Auto Development carbon fiber light weight racing batteries? They have them in the latest JEG’s catalog, and at this website:
http://www.brailleauto.com 1380 PulseCA (550 CCA) - 21.0 LB (6.6" x 5.2" x 6.8"H) - $250 1050 PulseCA (425 CCA) – 15.0 LB (6.8” x 3.4” x 6.1” H) - $240. ($172 at JEG’d) 900 PulseCA (360 CCA) – 11.5 LB (5.8” x 3.4” x 5.8”H) - $225 ($160 at JEG’s) 520 PulseCA (??? CCA) - 6.4 LB (5.8” x 3.4” x 4.2”H) - $200 Obviously, the smallest one is not going to be a good idea for a large cubic inch EFI setup and its hungry power demands, but the other two might be worth looking into. |
Isn't that kind of pricey?
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too much for me....nice tho
too bad i'm poor |
Originally Posted by ReNxWar
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Isn't that kind of pricey?
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I don't consider it too pricey. Considering what an aftermarket k-member costs, and how it provides similar weight savings, I would consider the battery option a cheaper, easier way to shed some pounds at the track. :shrug:
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I successfully used garden tractor batteries in my Shelby for quite some time. Granted, that was a turbo 4 banger, but it did the job fine assuming the engine fired quickly.
On the other hand, if shaving weight off the front is the priority, why not relocate to the rear? |
Because you add weight with the heavy cables, require an NHRA approved sealed and vented battery box, and are required to install a master power cutoff through the rear body panel.
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Cool find Fred, I had used the Odessy pc545 (10.8lbs) for about a week, maybe 10-12 starts and it damaged the battery to where it will no longer accept a full charge. I would agree that the top two (1380-1050) could be worth looking into.
The group75 Energizer I'm using for the time being weighs 32lbs,650cca The 1050 would make a 17lbs loss $172.00, not bad it it can live. The pc545 was $69.99. |
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