lightweight battery
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From: CALI
lightweight battery
Hey guys im looking to get a new lightweight battery. I've decided to go with Braille Battery and was wondering which one I should get. Judging by their recommendation it says anthing 17LB and higher works. I know theres a lot of technical stuff (ie cranking amps, etc). But from their product lineup, whats the lowest lb battery I can run for daily driving. I live in so cal and it doesnt get below 50 degrees most of the time. THanks.
Im looking at:
http://braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/b2317/
and
http://braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/b2015/#
Im looking at:
http://braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/b2317/
and
http://braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/b2015/#
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Interesting. I'd need to learn what "Pulse Cranking Amps" means and how all the other specs compare to our stock batteries before I could offer my 2 cents. But at 17 lbs, that's an excellent weight saving if you're Stang is on a diet. Even the 21 lb battery with it's higher capacity still reduces battery weight by roughly 50%. Cool...
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The battery the OP is considering is still about 24 lbs lighter than the Optima Red Top. He's interested in weight savings and the Optima only saves about 10 lbs vs. about 32 lbs for the Braille over the OE battery or most other wet cell batteries.
Edit:
I'm making an assumption that the OE battery weighs about 50 lbs.. In hindsight, that's probably about 5-10 lbs high.
Edit:
I'm making an assumption that the OE battery weighs about 50 lbs.. In hindsight, that's probably about 5-10 lbs high.
Last edited by Nuke; Mar 4, 2009 at 12:42 PM.
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PCA (Pulse Crank Amps) is a rating specifically geared towards starting applications only. To better test the real-world viability of a battery’s cranking power a new method was devised. The Hawker energy family of batteries uses the PCA (pulse cranking amps) method. Pulse cranking amps (PCA) are measuring at 77 degrees for specific time durations less than the 30 second standard used to determine cranking amps. In short, PCA can be thought of as HCA (hot cranking amps) for a short period of time. This PCA number is always larger than the CCA, CA or HCA. Is this some sort of cheating to inflate the supposed performance of a battery? No. Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA) more closely represent the type of conditions we experience in the average vehicle start.
EDIT
Click the tech specs and it shows CCA ratings. Looks pretty cool to me.
Last edited by Riptide; Mar 4, 2009 at 12:52 PM.
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hm id definately need to do a lot more research regarding all the specs before I come up with a decision.
Yeah i hear a lot people go with red top but they are still pretty heavy.
If anyone is running a lightweight battery I would most definately like to hear about it.
Yeah i hear a lot people go with red top but they are still pretty heavy.
If anyone is running a lightweight battery I would most definately like to hear about it.
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Only thing about these braille batteries is that they look like they are a strange shape. You might have to get a mounting kit or some velcro straps to hold it in place.
Definitely going to consider one for replacing my stock battery.
Definitely going to consider one for replacing my stock battery.
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I was reading the features of the B2015...
"At under 15 pounds, the B2015 is out most popular non-carbon racing battery. It is able to start larger engines easily for racing and offers daily driving capability for 4 cylinder motors with ease. With 1067 pulse cranking amps this has enough power to start more than any other battery in its weight class."
EDIT: I clicked on Applications and for V8's it's only recommended for racing and 60-120 degree weather. The B2317 is the one you should get rather than the B2015.
"At under 15 pounds, the B2015 is out most popular non-carbon racing battery. It is able to start larger engines easily for racing and offers daily driving capability for 4 cylinder motors with ease. With 1067 pulse cranking amps this has enough power to start more than any other battery in its weight class."
EDIT: I clicked on Applications and for V8's it's only recommended for racing and 60-120 degree weather. The B2317 is the one you should get rather than the B2015.
Last edited by 2007CalSpec; Mar 4, 2009 at 05:14 PM.