Lightweight Battery - Honda Prelude Forum

TypeShige · 11-05-2001, 07:13 PM

What's a good lightweight battery to get? I was looking at the larger Odyssey ones (which are still tiny) or someone here mentioned the Holley Annihilator battery. I think mine died and luckily I have another car so I don't need to get one right away, but I have to decide really soon.

Thanks,
Shige

71dsp · 11-05-2001, 08:25 PM

PC680 by Odyssey, or if you're really crazy, PC545.

http://www.bakerprecision.com/battery1.htm

http://www.batteryweb.com/odyssey.cfm

TypeShige · 11-06-2001, 09:04 PM

Thanks Billy!

I wrote to BatteryWeb.com and after talking to their rep, I settled on the PC925. He suggested the PC1200 at first.

Specs for the PC925

L:6.7"
W:7.1"
H:5.1"
Weight: 24 lbs

It's rated at 470CCA a little less than the 550CCA of the stock battery. I live in mild Northern California, so it should be more than enough.

I wonder if I should I try to mount it in the trunk...

TimeRacer · 11-06-2001, 09:19 PM

Wasn't that a project that you were contemplating earlier? Or are your subs in the way now?

~Doug

thatchmaster · 11-06-2001, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 71dsp
PC680 by Odyssey, or if you're really crazy, PC545.

http://www.bakerprecision.com/battery1.htm

http://www.batteryweb.com/odyssey.cfm

Billy,

First off, thanks for the link. I'm actually picking up a new battery really soon.. so this works out good.

I don't need anything "super light", but lighter is nicer. Do you think the PC680 @ 280CCA's would be sufficient even for a colder climate like western NY?

-Erik

TypeShige · 11-06-2001, 11:03 PM

I was going to put in the trunk but the carbon fiber tray wasn't strong enough for the stock battery. If I was to do it now, I'd just go ahead and make it strong out of metal.

I have subs back there, but I can reposition them. If and that's a big if, I get a charger, I want to make a bathtub intake and so I'd need the area where the battery sits.

I don't think 10 lbs will be felt in anyway and if you're weighing that versus getting stuck in the snow, I'd probably go with the security of a larger battery. Even their PC1200 is about 10 lbs lighter than stock and that's rated higher than the stock battery. The PC925 seemed to me, a good middle ground, a little less powerful but a whole lot lighter.

thatchmaster · 11-12-2001, 06:27 PM

up up up.

Just wanted to see if Billy or Todd could get a look at this so I can decide what to get for a battery. Thanks guys!

-Erik

71dsp · 11-12-2001, 08:31 PM

If you're worried about the 680 being too small, go for the 925.

thatchmaster · 11-13-2001, 02:46 AM

Thanks Billy. I just don't know what I'll really need to get me through winter over here.. and I'm not very knowledgeable about batteries (like there's a lot to know?). I'm pretty much looking for a replacement, and the lighter the better. I've considered moving it to the trunk anyway if weight ever becomes a real concern.

-Erik