Good Battery
#1 _MAWLER_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 10:50 AM
I was just wondering what sort of car battery ppl used. I'm wanting to know some of the good strong ones out there that will last a bit longer than my current one. I currently have an Apollo (don't know how many cells) and not that its not good but if I don't use the car for a couple of weeks there's a bit of a voltage drop. Yes, I know, age and all that kind of stuff but thats not what I'm worried about. I need a good strong battery that can take care of my needs. I've got a high compression stroker with hi torque starter, twin thermo's to run, alarm system, ICE ignition system, fuel pump and guages and all that and I want to know what ppl use out there for these sort of applications - a 'performance/race' battery you might say...
Cheers,
#2
Posted 03 April 2007 - 11:56 AM
If you want to be able to leave the car for weeks at a time with the alarm on then you will need to look at getting an automatic battery charger.
http://www.projecta....d/3/asset_id/15
This thread covers the subject.
http://www.gmh-toran...showtopic=11544
#3 _DocDamage_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:10 PM
#4 _Rob 5000_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:45 PM
#5 _ChevLX_77_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:58 PM
Will upgrade to a marine or dry cell eventually.
#6 _MAWLER_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 02:02 PM
With the 250B you linked, did you suggest this because it can be fitted to the car or because it has the correct rating for the application? I would not look to install the unit in the car but attach it every time I got home. The 250B is easy for this because of the harness that can be permanently attached to the battery and then just connected, but what about the other chargers, would I benefit from getting a higher mA rated charger?
I am also already running an 85 amp alternator.
Also, where do you get these projecta's from - is it a direct mail order job or can I get one from autobahn or something?
Thanks guys,
Cheers,
Edited by Liam, 03 April 2007 - 02:06 PM.
#7 _ChevLX_77_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 02:23 PM
Just my thoughts
#8 _CHOPPER_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 02:31 PM
#9
Posted 03 April 2007 - 03:20 PM
I have a century battery in the torana, only been in ther for about 4 months, but the old one was just a no-name one, and lasted all of 6 months.
#10 _MAWLER_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 03:27 PM
Am I correct in assuming CCA is cold cranking amps? My current Apollo has a 550 CCA where as the Odessy's had something in the region of 1200. What brand are the N70 batteries you listed Chop?
#11 _CHOPPER_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 04:03 PM
#12 _TOBES_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 04:42 PM
However they don't like the high current loads of starting an engine...
A marine starting battery is built like the proverbial brick outhouse to withstand slamming and vibration and are probably the best lead acid starting battery you can get.
They are also big and heavy...
The dry cell or gel cell battery provides all the start capacity of the big start battery in a package half the size and weight, recovers from deep discharges much better, discharges at a much slower rate if left unused for long periods and can be mounted on its side or even upside down if necessary.
They cost twice as much tho...
If you can afford it the gel cell is the best by far.
#13
Posted 03 April 2007 - 06:01 PM
The 250B was recommended to me by an auto electrician for my V8 Torana with an optima battery. It has a low output which is sufficient to maintain a battery but it would take a long time to recharge a battery. The more expensive higher output charger and maintain chargers would be suitable for charging a flat battery and are designed for electric vehicles (golf buggies, gofers ).One of these chargers certainly seems the thing to be looking for in the light of my situation and would fit the bill perfectly I think.
With the 250B you linked, did you suggest this because it can be fitted to the car or because it has the correct rating for the application?
The 250B comes with two sets of leads. One set is designed to be permanently attached to the battery and has a small two pin connector on the other end. I had this attached to my battery and the connector poking thru the grill. When I park the car for an extended period I just connect the charger to the lead in the grill. ( You do not have to open the bonnet.) The 250B is mounted on the wall in the garage.
You can buy them from REPCO for around $50.
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 03 April 2007 - 06:02 PM.
#14
Posted 03 April 2007 - 06:04 PM
http://www.optimabat...automotive.html
#15
Posted 03 April 2007 - 07:26 PM
#16 _MAWLER_
Posted 03 April 2007 - 09:42 PM
Cheers,
#17 _Eddie_
Posted 04 April 2007 - 08:04 PM
I'm using a Century deep cycle durathon which I've had it for about 5 years. Seems to have worked well. RRP was $170 but I think I paid $140. Downside is it is fricken huge.
#18 _CHOPPER_
Posted 05 April 2007 - 12:11 AM
#19 _Flamenco_
Posted 05 April 2007 - 03:07 AM
#20 _CHOPPER_
Posted 05 April 2007 - 10:54 AM
#22
Posted 06 April 2007 - 08:08 PM
The only thing i can confirm on this point is that my brother had one in his rarely-driven commodore, and in less than 6 months it was stuffed. Contacted odessey for warranty, and they are very difficult to deal with. Took the battery for "testing" claimed that the cells had "sulfated" and that caused the failure and this is not covered under warranty. After a big argument he said that he would put the battery on one of their "special chargers" that would remove the sulfate. Then ceased answering or returning phone calls.
An optima was purchased and has been trouble free since!
On the other side of the coin, Ive had my odessey Es1500 (I think!! it was the biggest they had!!) for at LEAST 5 years, and have abused it while the car was being rebuilt, and it's been a GREAT battery! all 26 Kilos of it!
I'd probably put my money on optima next time though!
Cheers.
#23
Posted 06 April 2007 - 10:06 PM
#24 _CHOPPER_
Posted 07 April 2007 - 10:03 AM
#25
Posted 07 April 2007 - 10:13 AM
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