just wondering what type of batteries you guys are using? im having some ignition break up issues and my current battery is starting to leak.

I came across this

http://www.tna-sports.com/index.cfm?...0252&product=6

i am just wondering if it is the correct type for the stock location? i tried searching but i didnt find anything with good info. thanks.

 

ahh after doing more research i see we need the 34R since our termininals are reversed.

http://www.tna-sports.com/index.cfm?...0257&product=8

 

I've got the Optima 51R yellow top. Works great.

 

I got the Optima Blue top.... man... the juice goes for a long *** time.... One day I forgot and turned on my parking lights for about 6 hours parked... and when I got back I was afraid there was no power to crank the motor but... it started right up!!!!!!
The optimas are real good~~ and it looks nice too~~~

 

^ Werd, never had any problems.

 

Hawker all the way. Do a search. BTW change your sig. We don't need political BS on the forum!!!

 

think ill keep it. but thanks anyway.

 

Oh I'm right there with ya man. Four more wars four more wars... err oops, I mean four more years four more years.
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PS If you or anybody doesn't like my comment it was a result of RX7Wishing's sig, which is why I suggest removing it.

 

i didnt even make this thread political.... seems to me you are. if you dont have an valuble info to add to this thread in relation to the topic, feel free to not post. thanks.

 

Even though I don't agree with whom he wants elected, I respect his right to have it as his sig. Start a thread in the Difference of Opinion section if you feel like venting (and I'll join ya').

 

Amen brother... now back to the topic on hand please.... i ordered the 34R btw.. ill let you guys know how i like it.

 

Optima Red Top

 

Optima Red Top

 

Yellow tops are deep cycle - good for a car with a lot of high powered stuff that drains/strains a battery. A yellow top is ideal for a car that is rarely driven, stored and has a lot of electrical add-ons (high powered amps, etc...). The deep cycle battery can be discharged completely and charged back up quickly with no ill effects. Great for show cars.

The red top is best for a car that is driven pretty regularly. It will take to discharges/charges more willingly than a regular battery and features a LOAD of starting power (much more than the yellow top). The red top is well suited to large stereos and such as well - but the key factor is how much the car is driven.

Driven often = red top
Driven rarely = yellow top.

 

^ good info!

 

On the topic of batteries...I'm using a mini Miata performance sealed gel cell relocated to one of the bins. I'm also underdriving the main pulley and the alternater, which equals less voltage at idle and speed.

How to get around a crazy acting car when you have electrical loads on (i.e. radiator fans, lights, blower, defrost, etc)...Fuel Correction Maps for Voltage. Haltech has this capability and I thought it was definitely something neat that I'd share for the people running small batteries and underdriving everything.

Curious, does the PFC have fuel correction maps?

 

sweet, lots of good info here

 

Do you mean voltage correction maps? If so, yes it does.

Sonny

PS-Costco KS Group 51R battery for me + turbojeff's battery tray.

 

I am runnung the miata battery also in the rear bin. Unfortunately I still only have the Pettit unlimited ecu. I know my audio system is drawing alot from my battery. Probably is why my car breaks up bit @WOT. I am still running 10 lbs. of boost to be safe until I get a better ecu. Can't wait to go standalone.Garret