Need lightweight battery recommendations.
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On The Tree
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From: Houston/Waco, Texas
Need lightweight battery recommendations. Well, Im putting my car on a diet and I wanted to go with a lightweight battery, however, Ive added a few items that takes up more juice and I plan on buying an electric water pump. Will I need a battery that puts out more power since I have more items that use more power. If so, I guess Im looking for a lightweight battery with more power. Which brand, model, series, etc. do you recommend? Thanks.
SVR's work great for me, I had the SVR-14 (11.5 lbs) in my car for the entire driving season here in Michigan. check out the website http://www.svrbatteries.com/motorcycle_line.html if you want a little more power go with a SVR-18 (17 lbs) it will still be about half the weight of stock.
I've been using a very small battery since I got my car in 99'. I bought my battery from Baker Precision. It's : 125/PB19 20/AMP Hr. 12V
I paid $90. www.bakerprecision.com
I paid $90. www.bakerprecision.com
www.gotbatteries.com
0769-2007 i believe is the one I have, i am not able to get that info for sure right now, but this is the place i bought it from. i have never once had a problem starting up the car, or anything else, it works great and i am very happy with it.
0769-2007 i believe is the one I have, i am not able to get that info for sure right now, but this is the place i bought it from. i have never once had a problem starting up the car, or anything else, it works great and i am very happy with it.
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On The Tree
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From: Houston/Waco, Texas
If I was to go with a light weight battery, would it save me the trouble of having to relocate it? Also, are the Optima batteries just a brand that is "cool" to have or to say that you have one, or does it serve a purpose for the price? Are they light weight? Any other suggestions? Thanks
relocated stock (heavy) battery is the best (I think). It puts a big piece of ballast over the right rear tire and will help traction (did for me). 
I have wondereded about the Optima battery but never could decide if they were really worth the extra money.
I have wondereded about the Optima battery but never could decide if they were really worth the extra money.
http://www.svrbatteries.com/battery_page.php?bid=21
The SVR-28 is lighter than stock but still has 600 CCA. I've had mine in my '99 for about 1 year. No problems.
John
The SVR-28 is lighter than stock but still has 600 CCA. I've had mine in my '99 for about 1 year. No problems.
John
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
I have an Optima, definitly lighter than stock, but probably not as light as you would like. They also put a large hole in your wallet.
Originally Posted by BlackTA
Don't they have a lifetime warranty or something? I think that'd be worth the extra cash.
I dont think they have the lifetime warranty. On the top you have to mark the date when purchased, so why would they need to know that if it had a lifetime warranty. If it does, well then sweet!
Originally Posted by BlackTA
That doesnt mean all places will screw you over. Craftsman tools from sears don't. If it breaks, you get it replaced no questions asked.
Originally Posted by CamaroCain
www.gotbatteries.com
0769-2007 i believe is the one I have, i am not able to get that info for sure right now, but this is the place i bought it from. i have never once had a problem starting up the car, or anything else, it works great and i am very happy with it.
0769-2007 i believe is the one I have, i am not able to get that info for sure right now, but this is the place i bought it from. i have never once had a problem starting up the car, or anything else, it works great and i am very happy with it.
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So are these Hawker batteries something I can use for everyday use or is it just something you swap when you go to the track? Do they provide enough power as a regular battery would? Ive added a few items that require power such as a line lock, lockup swtich, and I was thinking of getting an electric water pump which is going to take more power, will this Hawker battery be enough? Are there different models with more power, or is the number you gave me good enough? Also, what kind of warranty do they have? Thanks.
I am researching light batteries, and thought this info might be useful to others. My questions were:
I'm still thinkin'
1) What is the difference between Hawker Genesis and Hawker Odyssey?
2) The SAE battery posts for above are 4mm male, what is the female?
From PPS aka gotbatteries.com:2) The SAE battery posts for above are 4mm male, what is the female?
The Hawker Odyssey is designed for auto applications. It has thicker plates
to help handle the vibration. Otherwise most equivalent models are
identical. You will need the battery post for all auto applications. They
work on both the older post type terminal and the newer internally threaded
terminal. If you have any other questions please email us or call us at
1-800-551-5645.
When you look at these, the Odyssey is a pound or so heavier than the Genesis, due to the thicker plates I presume, and both can be had in a metal jacket that improves the temperature resistance of the battery, at the cost of another pound or so.to help handle the vibration. Otherwise most equivalent models are
identical. You will need the battery post for all auto applications. They
work on both the older post type terminal and the newer internally threaded
terminal. If you have any other questions please email us or call us at
1-800-551-5645.
I'm still thinkin'
Originally Posted by ThaBeaSSt
Do any of the Hawker batteries have the screw in side posts? If not, then how am I going to hook up the battery?
1) The holes in the Hawker (either type) are 6mm. The $10.95 posts that that PPS sells for use with them are a post that old style cables fit onto with a 6mm male thread to screw into the battery and (per PPS) a female thread in the top to screw the late model cables into. I measured 3/8-16 thread on that. You probably have to lay the battery down, but that is fine - it is sealed.
2) You can pull the 3/8-16 bolts from your cables and use the 6mm bolts that come with the battery (and perhaps some washers).
3) Make an L-shaped copper adapter that bolts to the battery with the 6mm bolts and is tapped 3/8-16 for the stock battery cables. You can probably leave the battery stand up.
4) I forget the rest - those are my choices in order. In fact, I ordered the posts with my battery a little while ago.
Whats a metal jacket? Thanks.
Its 5 years for the red top 2 for the yellow top
The yellow is supposed to be better for more powering stuff.. but since people use it for crazy stuff(low riders,sub contests) they can't warranty it..
sorry for semi hijacking your thread
The yellow is supposed to be better for more powering stuff.. but since people use it for crazy stuff(low riders,sub contests) they can't warranty it..
sorry for semi hijacking your thread