Odyssey PC925MJT Automotive and LTV Battery

Due to my excellent experiences with the Odyssey PC1200MJT Automotive and LTV Battery, I decided to buy this PC925MJT in 2007. I had inherited a nice running 1957 Ford "600 Series" tractor with the "Red Tiger" 31Hp engine. The tractor needed a new battery among other things, and was in fair condition. The engine and most of the 640 tractor originally came in red with a light gray hood and fenders. This battery is almost a duplicate of the same red, so that helped clinch choosing it along with its size.

The tractor had already been converted from 6-volt to 12-volt, and the PC925MJT fit the factory battery tray like it was made for it. Not only that, the battery has much more amperage than the original more than enough to spin the "Red Tiger" 31Hp engine.

The MJT stands for METAL JACKET TOP POST which was just icing on the cake. Having a metal case just protects the Odyssey battery much better from heat and other damage, and the top posts kept the battery looking more like a factory piece using OEM cables. Incidentally, my PC925MJT arrived with the posts but you may need to be more informed about that in this listing.

This battery is now five years old and never fails to easily start the '57 Ford. From my experience, these batteries continue on for many years with little care, and they never leak in any position I have another Odyssey that is eight years old and still going strong in a Pontiac Trans Am with a high-end amplified stereo system that really pulls some power. I have added the BatteryMINDer 12 Volt 1.5A OnBoard Battery Charger/Maintainer, Desulfator, Conditioner to all of my Odyssey batteries, and I expect these batteries will live many more years due both to my experience with the Odyssey batteries and the BatteryMinders.

Odyssey batteries are almost bullet-proof but then, they are military spec. Just get the right one for your application, keep the electrical and charging system working right, and the Odyssey will last longer than most could ever expect.

Just what we need for our 4 seater dune buggy. East to install, my husband was happy with the purchase

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Starts my 6-cylinder engine with ease, year-round. Less than half the size & weight of my OEM battery. Hopefully won't leak, like my OEM battery did!

The long shelf-life means you should be able to buy this a bit in advance of when you think you'll need it (I wish I had).

The manufacturer also sells a range of mounting accessories, BTW.

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I own a Honda S2000, and I was looking to relocate my battery to the spare tire location in the trunk. This relocation requires a battery that will never leak and does not require ventilation. This is precisely the flexibility the Odyssey line of "dry cell" batteries can provide. I have not completed the install in that location as of yet due to the untimely failure of the OEM battery, and the fact I needed a working battery without delay. The above mentioned custom install would take time I didn't have to complete, which necessitated using the 925 in essentially the OEM battery location. However, due to the fact the 925 was not the same size and shape as the OEM battery, I custom installed a commercially available billet mount (from West Coast Battery) and used it to replace the OEM battery tray. The engine bay install was very clean and will more than suffice until I have the time to install the battery in the above-mentioned intended location.

Starting power is great in the heat of the summer and cool temperatures of the fall and winter in North Florida and the battery demonstrates a clear advantage (for it's size and weight) over wet and some gel cell batteries in these conditions. However, the Odyssey does not have any advantage relative to weight when it comes to Cold Cranking Amps (CCAs). The battery is not any lighter than a wet cell RELATIVE to CCAs output (CCAs per pound). However, this battery provides more absolute cranking power per pound in temperatures consistently well above the freezing mark. The lack of a cold weather cranking advantage is one of two main reasons I rated this battery at 4 stars. If the performance was linearly above a comparable wet or gel cell in the CCA department, I would have been able to save about 8 lbs and gone with a smaller battery (and subsequently rated this at 5 stars). My car spends most of its time in Florida however, I do travel to colder climates and therefore had to go with the 925 to cover me in those environments.

In short I hoped I would have been able to go with a lighter battery, but unfortunately there is little weight savings for the cost if you need the CCAs. The battery does provide an advantage in that it has a lower center of gravity for my specific application and it is more compact than a comparable wet or gel cell.

Overall, the battery itself looks very similar to an aircraft battery (I'm a military pilot), and its construction is very solid. I don't think vibration will ever be a problem for this battery.

I intend to purchase a quality charger/maintainer to keep this battery in top shape. The Odyssey (OMAX) line of chargers is very expensive, but there are few alternative chargers that are approved for the Odyssey line of batteries. You just need to ensure the charger is on the Odyssey list of approved chargers otherwise you will kill this battery in short order. This would be the secondary reason I rated this battery at 4 stars due to the fact this battery requires a specific (and typically very expensive charger) to service the battery. The battery very likely will not need to be charged if you drive the car every day (and not mainly short trips). However, if this battery sits connected to a car that is not driven several times a week it will require an approved charger to ensure it does not die prematurely and to ensure the longevity of the battery. I recently bought the SOLAR PL2208 Pro-Logix 8 Amp Automatic Battery Charger from Amazon, as it was the least expensive approved (quality) charger available. This charger is rated at 8 Amps max, so don't expect it to charge a very low battery in short order though. However, it is $30 cheaper than the 12 Amp Odyssey charger and can charge more than just an Odyssey battery (unlike the Odyssey line of expensive chargers). In short it will more than just help maintain my Odyssey battery.

Why would you choose this battery (or this type of battery)? You need a strong battery for the size that can be located in an unventilated compartment or that will be orientated in a position that would otherwise prohibit the use of a wet or gel cell.

Is it worth the cost? For an every day OEM replacement No. For custom use (as mentioned above) Yes. Application is key.

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