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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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I was lookiin into getting a lightweight battery and battery hold down for my 95 z28. I came upon the braile batterys and they look like what I want but im unsure what model to get. Has anyone done this/what model is the best? I am only running an alternator also, the lighter the better. Thanks for the help
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I'm running a Miata battery from Stabb. AGM with 470 CCA and 26 lbs.

http://www.staabbattery.com/category...Batteries.html
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I was lookiin into getting a lightweight battery and battery hold down for my 95 z28. I came upon the braile batterys and they look like what I want but im unsure what model to get. Has anyone done this/what model is the best? I am only running an alternator also, the lighter the better. Thanks for the help

I use a PC680 from Odyssey in my Z06.

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680series.htm
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sweet thanks for the help guys im thinkin pc680/billet hold down now but still open to options!
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Hm... I have a used pc680 that was only used for a few hundred miles.
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modularturbo sells some nice lookin lw batteries> https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-s...e-battery.html
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$99 is quite a deal for an 11lb battery.
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That is a good deal I will definately think about it. 96blackta Why did you only use the pc680 for a couple hundred miles?
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I got in an accident with my bird :[
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damn that sucks... Does the pc680 just connect right to the stock cables or is there an adapter i need?
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I have been using Braille B2015(15 lbs.) lightweight battery with no issues. But then the car is a weekend only car with no accessories(stereo,a/c, p/s). You can purchase adapters from them or pep boys.
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Sweet thanks for the info. My car only runs an alt and is only weekend driven also so hopefully it wont be an issue.
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The battery is the last place that I would try to save weight. In my Stocker I had to make room up front to fit a larger battery!
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I modified the battery cables and added connectors. Didn't 'need' to, but it was much nicer.
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