Not sure if this was previously mentioned, but the Everstart 48-3 available at Wal-Mart fits the Crossfire, same CCA rating. I didn't check to see if there was a 3-year Everstart Maxx version, but it was only $62. I figure if it dies I'll just buy another. An Everstart every 2-3 years for $62 sure beats the OEM battery which is $200+. My OEM battery died after 29k and three years.

I had to use a small plastic spacer to get the bracket to hold it down (the Everstart is a bit shorter), but otherwise it fit perfectly.

 

Good find! A cheap replacement no doubt.

Keep in mind the odessy and Braill motorcycle batteries will save 40-45 lbs over the stock size. Brian(BDJ's Racing) runs one on his car and as low as 30 degree weather the car still cranks right up. However they are back up to the $150-200 price tag.

 

Yeah that Odyssey battery is one of the best/simplest mods I've seen. Its amazing how small it is.

My OEM battery stopped starting at under 30F.

 

I have a Deka ETx14, same as the Braille, but you do need to make brackets. It was around $75. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2353060

 

That is a damn good value for $75. Did you weight it?

 

I dont think a stock battery even weighs 45 pounds, so ????WTF?? Make that I know a stock battery does not weigh 45 pounds.

 

Just weighed the stock battery. 40lbs, the mini bat I have is supposed to weigh just under 12lbs.

 

Ya beat me to it SRTpowa.

 

Wal-Mart here doesn't have the 3-year version of the 48 battery, but Sam's Club has an Energizer E48 for $65 that looks identical to the Everstart and carries the 3 year free replacement warranty. They are both made by Johnson Controls. The Energizer is also about 1/2" shorter so it requires a spacer for the hold down.

 

Is this a full size battery or a mini battery? I would love to be able to say my car is powered by an Energizer battery

 

It is a full size battery roughly the same size as stock but about 1/2" shorter.

 

walmart no longer carries the everstart 48-3. however they carry a better model p# MAXX-48. this battery is 875 amps at 32*F and 700cca along with a 3 year free replacement 6 yr prorate warranty all for $86.08 out the door. fitment is snug and the only modification needed would be a spacer underneath the battery hold down strap. ill post pics when the gallery section lets me.

 

Do you get a pink rabbit and drum with it?

 

This may have been asked already but can the motorcycle battery be used for everyday use or just for the track? I like saving money but would like to reduce weight also.

 

Does anyone know the Mercedes and/or Chrysler part # for an OEM replacement battery? Cost? My battery is 3 years old and still functions fine, but it can only be a matter of time. I'd rather replace it
on my schedule, not randomly when it could be very inconvenient.
Thanks much.

 

Unless you want to spend extra money at the dealers go to this thread and see the batteries that people are using. This current thread has a few examples as well. The battery is a series 48, some have recessed terminals and some do not. The recessed terminal batteries do not need a spacer. The clamp works at a height of 7.5".
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/340783-post1.html

 

Some people like WalMart and others don't. You can't go wrong however on their batteries. I have bought batteries from them for all of my cars. All lasted beyond 3 years. Even so, I paid very little for a replacement because of their pro-rate plan.

 

My old car buddies in MCA referred to the Wal-Mart batteries as 'Never-Start'. But like others, I've used them for years in my cars with life somehwere between 48 & 54 months. That's about as good as you can get from any car battery these days. And the last one I had to replace was only $29 OTD with the prorated warranty.

 

you must have batteries on your mind...that was almost a year ago...lol

 

good info for a newbie i have a walmart in mine i think it was about 85.00