Battery

[DSG2003Mach1]

Interesting, I will research the odyssey then. I had an optima in my '02 z06 and it crapped out fast, really pissed me off for the price tag.

With the the terminator, I've always had a batteryminder 1510 with the high frequency desulfation and temperature sensor on 24/7 with the quick disconnect. I think regardless of battery, cars that sit a lot, and these typically do....you need a quality maintenance charger on from day 1 of buying the battery.

Ive been using a Ctek with the quick harness and its worked so far for me as well

I’ve heard nothing but positive things about Odyssey batteries. When I relocate my battery to the trunk I’ll probably get one then.


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with these batteries you need to make sure you have an AGM charger to charge/maintain them or you will drastically shorten their life. Apparently you can use a standard jump box or jumper cables to get a vehicle running but NOT to charge them back up

they are also supposed to be easier to recharge which in theory should be easier on the alternator as well

 

[Dave.O]

I wouldn't bother with Optima. I've been running Duralast for years with no issues.

Optima = crap. I'm on my 3rd red top in less than three years

All on warranty, get a duralast. At least then you won't be pissed when it turns to shit


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[Fopar]

Well I've had good luck with optimas.... what group size is everyone using, 34/78?

 

[Khan]

Autozone battery and alternator. 5 years later no issues.

 

[Fopar]

Anyone know what the stock battery weighs?

 

[c6zhombre]

Anyone know what the stock battery weighs?

The bxt59 is 37lbs

 

[me32]

Xs power agm batteries have worked well for the 03/04 cobras

 

[98 svt]

OEM Motorcraft, that's all I ever use.

 

[SID297]

Anyone using a smaller Odyssey than stock? If so, what bracket are you using?

 

[Rambro]

Anyone using a smaller Odyssey than stock? If so, what bracket are you using?

I have a pc680 that I've been wanting to try out, pc680 weighs 15 pounds. I think you can use the stock tray and make up a cut to length strap to go over the top. UPR also has battery hold down kits so mabye one of those could work? Im open to any suggestions as my factory tray is toast.

 

[Fopar]

The bxt59 is 37lbs

I just weighed mine, I got 34lbs

 

[Fopar]

What odyssey is everyone using? If I go with one I'd want it to be lighter than the motorcrap battery

 

[ShootyMCstabby]

Odyssey PC1200, lasted 8 years. When my current big auto chain store batt goes. I will buy another pc1200.

But light it's not.

Edit: here are the specs on the PC 1200.
Pulse (5-second) Hot Cranking Amps (PHCA) 1200
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 540
20Hr Nominal Capacity (Ah) 42
Reserve Capacity Minutes 78
Dimensions L x W x H (in) 7.87 x 6.66 x 6.80
Metric Dimensions L x W x H (mm) 199.9 x 169.1 x 172.7
Weight (lbs) 38.2
Weight (kg) 17.4

 

[c6zhombre]

I just weighed mine, I got 34lbs

Thats good then, lighter the better.
My info came from the ford motorcraft spec sheet. I've never actually weighed one.

http://machenry.com/documents/batteryspecs.pdf

 

[52merc]

Optima Red Top 34/78.

38.8 lb
50 Ah
800 CCA

That 800 CCA could come in handy.