James...this is courtesy of CSXinfo.net
Posted: Dec. 13 2002,11:19
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Summary of available behind the seat battery options:
1. Rebat R-35/Concorde CB-35A/Gill G-35/Exide AC-35
a. 28 lbs
b. 23 ah
c. 250 CCA at 12 V (double if parallel)
d. 9.96 x 5.17 x 7.51
e. forces right seat forward, if original style case, emits acid fumes (shelf is 2 5/8" wide), screw connectors (Gill is most like the Rebat R-35, except pink!)
f. $150
2. Optima 6 Volt
a. 18.5 lbs
b. 56 ah
c. 850 CCA at 6 V (same 850 at 12V if series)
d. 9.96 x 3.53 x 7.51
e. fits neatly behind seat, sealed case, auto style connectors
f. $125 (no one seems to stock the 6V, i.e. special order)
3. Hawker Energy - Genesis G16EP/Odyssey PC680/Dyna-Batt
a. 13.5 lbs
b. 16 ah
c. 280 CCA at 12V (double if parallel)
d. 7.15 x 3.01 x 6.61
e. fits neatly behind seat, sealed case, screw connectors
f. $69.95 at
www.gotbatteries.com, apparently Hawker makes all 3 labels, the Odyssey has an orange case for $20 more and the Dyna-Batt lists for $155, ouch!! Search Lycos for "Dyna-Batt" or go to
www.stealth316.com for an excellent technical essay on this series of battery for auto usage. Apparently one of these works great for auto usage if its protected against heat, i.e. underhood mounting is not recommended. CCA seems misleading for this Military style battery, hence 650 PCA is quoted. There are other brands in this size, but it seems there is some subtle difference in design that makes these models excellent for Starting batteries.
One of these carves 42.5 lbs off the dual R-35 configuration (56 - 13.5). Nascar folks are said to be using one G26EP, FYI.
As these have the screw type terminals, believe once the seats are installed, they will look "original" as mostly all you see is the wiring harness.
Gary
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