battery relocation questions
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battery relocation questions
I am planning to relocate the battery in my 09 C6. Putting it in the right size storage compartment in the rear.
I have read a couple of threads in here about doing this and plan to follow them. Will plan on using a Braille B3121 battery with 550 CCA. Has anyone out there used this or any Braille battery before. It's only driven on weekends, but every weekend. It's a base 1lt with nothing extra to draw on the battery
Will be using a 1 guage positive cable to the front and ground on the rear frame. Will also run a graound from the block to front frame.
Anything in particular I need to be carefull able when doing this swap. My main concern is whether or not this battery is adequate and will hold up
Thats for any heads-up anyone can give me
I have read a couple of threads in here about doing this and plan to follow them. Will plan on using a Braille B3121 battery with 550 CCA. Has anyone out there used this or any Braille battery before. It's only driven on weekends, but every weekend. It's a base 1lt with nothing extra to draw on the battery
Will be using a 1 guage positive cable to the front and ground on the rear frame. Will also run a graound from the block to front frame.
Anything in particular I need to be carefull able when doing this swap. My main concern is whether or not this battery is adequate and will hold up
Thats for any heads-up anyone can give me
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as long as your buying a new battery get the most amps you can, as long as the case will fit into the space you have.
When they outfit a car with a battery they give you just the bare min. more amps longer battery life.
When they outfit a car with a battery they give you just the bare min. more amps longer battery life.
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Not if you live in a high heat climate. The car came with a group 85 battery and if you live in Arizona as an example, a low CCA battery of the same size will live far longer because heat kills batteries and CCAs are determined by plate surface area and the more surface area you have the less space you have for electrolyte. They key is that the size has to be the same size to get the longer life.
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Not if you live in a high heat climate. The car came with a group 85 battery and if you live in Arizona as an example, a low CCA battery of the same size will live far longer because heat kills batteries and CCAs are determined by plate surface area and the more surface area you have the less space you have for electrolyte. They key is that the size has to be the same size to get the longer life.
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I am planning to relocate the battery in my 09 C6. Putting it in the right size storage compartment in the rear.
I have read a couple of threads in here about doing this and plan to follow them. Will plan on using a Braille B3121 battery with 550 CCA. Has anyone out there used this or any Braille battery before. It's only driven on weekends, but every weekend. It's a base 1lt with nothing extra to draw on the battery
Will be using a 1 guage positive cable to the front and ground on the rear frame. Will also run a graound from the block to front frame.
Anything in particular I need to be carefull able when doing this swap. My main concern is whether or not this battery is adequate and will hold up
Thats for any heads-up anyone can give me
I have read a couple of threads in here about doing this and plan to follow them. Will plan on using a Braille B3121 battery with 550 CCA. Has anyone out there used this or any Braille battery before. It's only driven on weekends, but every weekend. It's a base 1lt with nothing extra to draw on the battery
Will be using a 1 guage positive cable to the front and ground on the rear frame. Will also run a graound from the block to front frame.
Anything in particular I need to be carefull able when doing this swap. My main concern is whether or not this battery is adequate and will hold up
Thats for any heads-up anyone can give me
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tall-pics.html
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Braille battery works fine in the rear compartment. I installed a Braille battery over two years ago and its still doing what it should. My choice of battery was the Braille 11.5pound version. The Braille battery is a dry cell that can be installed on its side as well as the conventional way. This makes it fit in places others may not. The rear passenger side compartment is smaller on the 08 compared to 05,06,07 configuration. G.M. decided to put some electronics in there...so the inside of the box has less room. I think there is less heat in that rear compatment compared to the original install under hood....so the battery should last a little longer. Good luck with your install. If you need more details on the install ...do a search back to about May or June of 08 under "Battery relocation kit or DIY"..MIKE
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Stop. Do not proceed. The Braille battery is made by EastPenn. You can get the same battery under the name of Deka and Big Crank. The only thing different is the label and you'll pay less than half the price of the Braille. There are several different models and quite a few here have used the Deka/Big Crank with great success. You might want to read my battery thread. Research twice, purchase once.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tall-pics.html
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tall-pics.html
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Stop. Do not proceed. The Braille battery is made by EastPenn. You can get the same battery under the name of Deka and Big Crank. The only thing different is the label and you'll pay less than half the price of the Braille. There are several different models and quite a few here have used the Deka/Big Crank with great success. You might want to read my battery thread. Research twice, purchase once.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tall-pics.html
San
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tall-pics.html
San
You are right, research twice, purchase once, don't just listen to hearsay on a forum. The Braille guys are VERY knowledgeable and helpful and will gladly talk to anyone one the phone and explain the advantages their batteries offer.
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Thanks for all of the information. I'm relocating for two reasons. I am doing HDPE's and there will be a small amount of handling help in moving the weight from the front to the rear. And also to make room for an Accusump or Dry sump in the future
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Being manufactured by the same company DOES NOT make them the same product. Why don't mechanics who really beat on their tools for a living just go to walmart and buy Stanley tools? I mean, Stanley tools and Mac tools are made by the same company. . .
You are right, research twice, purchase once, don't just listen to hearsay on a forum. The Braille guys are VERY knowledgeable and helpful and will gladly talk to anyone one the phone and explain the advantages their batteries offer.
You are right, research twice, purchase once, don't just listen to hearsay on a forum. The Braille guys are VERY knowledgeable and helpful and will gladly talk to anyone one the phone and explain the advantages their batteries offer.
I have to ask, do you sell Braille batteries?
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By all means pay twice as much for the same battery, I could care less. I did my research and I try to help others out. A lot of members here have used the same Deka battery with great success and I get pms on a regular basis. To each their own.
I have to ask, do you sell Braille batteries?
San
I have to ask, do you sell Braille batteries?
San
Again, I urge anyone who has questions or concerns to contact the guys over at Braille, they are really informative and helpful and they will truly demonstrate a knowledge above and beyond that of a relabeling outfit with an off the shelf sales pitch.
With genuine research you will find that Braille has pioneered several major battery technologies and that they have proven to be innovators in the industry, not followers.
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