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#7845121 - 09/03/14 01:03 AM Track car batteries
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Hey guys, I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death, but would someone like to discuss a battery suitable for a track vehicle? A lightweight battery would be nice and something that's sealed as well. I haven't looked at the car in the past 5 weeks since the track day, and noticed today that the battery is leaking, so looks like it's time to replace it. According to AutoZone, the batteries for my car usually have 500-600 CCA, and most of the smaller batteries that I see online don't have that much. For instance, the a Braille 9 lbs battery only has 370 CCA. The car usually fires right up when it's cold, when it's hot sometimes, it misbehaves, so being able to lean on a starter for more than 5 seconds would be nice.
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#7846330 - 09/03/14 06:27 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ReplicaR]
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I used to run an Odyssey pc680 in the Neon. A little small for a v8 though. lol

What's your budget? The new lithium batteries are pimp but pricey.
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#7846336 - 09/03/14 06:33 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ScottStaypuff]
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About 200 dollars.
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#7850626 - 09/06/14 10:05 AM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ReplicaR]
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http://www.batterystore.com/odyssey-pc925-m-battery-m6-ss-bolts/

I'd give something like that a try.

-Or-

Much cheaper option:

lawn tractor battery, lots of guys use them:

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?part...ollow&cId=PDIO1

-Or- lithium for $250

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/p...LfnYaAvjG8P8HAQ
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#7851232 - 09/06/14 09:06 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ScottStaypuff]
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Did I read that correctly, or is that lithium battery 2.7 lbs?
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#7851286 - 09/06/14 10:18 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ReplicaR]
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They are incredibly light, I'd believe it.
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#7851569 - 09/07/14 09:51 AM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ScottStaypuff]
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Wow, I think I'll spend the coin then. This way I can ditch the relocation kit, put the battery in the original place, and save even more weight. That could add up to like 35 lbs. Amazing
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#7852068 - 09/07/14 04:42 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ReplicaR]
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I put one in my bike and I would do it again. If you consider weight redux its a good mod for the money.

Do you have a crank scraper or windage tray? Those are legit too with no down sides.
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#7852670 - 09/08/14 09:05 AM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ScottStaypuff]
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Yeah got both of those options on my Canton road race pan.
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#7895057 - 10/03/14 01:16 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ReplicaR]
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Ended up getting an Odyssey PC680MJT after all. Found a distributor locally who had them for 140, so that seemed like the best deal for time being.
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#7895416 - 10/03/14 03:45 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ReplicaR]
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Should be fine
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#7948547 - 11/05/14 10:19 AM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ScottStaypuff]
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In case the subject returns, I have used lawnmower batteries, too. When I swapped the 4g63 into the Galant, I had to change battery location, and the lawnmower battery fit perfectly on the subframe. I ran it for 4-5 years with no issue. heat/cold didnt affect it. The biggest pain was the different connectors.
I think it was just shy of 400CCA, which was plenty to crank a low CR 4-cyl.
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#8113755 - 03/02/15 05:50 PM Re: Track car batteries [Re: ]
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That's pretty sweet. I keep my car on the tender when it's not in use. It's been pretty good at the track as well, no issues so far. The only time it ever ran out of juice was when alternator failed, and I ran it flat.
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