Anyone know what would be the best battery specs/type. My current battery has 500 c.c. amps and sometimes sounds like its not enough while cranking. Any problems with jumping to a 700 or 750 c.c. amps?
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Anyone know what would be the best battery specs/type. My current battery has 500 c.c. amps and sometimes sounds like its not enough while cranking. Any problems with jumping to a 700 or 750 c.c. amps?
the more CCA is not a problem. usually they just mean a bigger battery, however with gel cell batteries and those tiny race batteries - there are many options.
I persaonlly will be going with a small race battery that will not be mounted in the trunk.
One potential problem could be your battery contacts. Check the battery - if it's good and holds a charge, clean all your main connections. Also put on a few dabs of dielectric grease to mitigate corrosion.
I persaonlly will be going with a small race battery that will not be mounted in the trunk.
One potential problem could be your battery contacts. Check the battery - if it's good and holds a charge, clean all your main connections. Also put on a few dabs of dielectric grease to mitigate corrosion.
Thanks Paul,
I'll measure it all out.
I'll measure it all out.
I'd put in the biggest battery that would fit - handling would definately benefit from more weight in the nose.
I used one of the small race batteries and did mount it in the trunk. There is still a lot of space left for tools and a jack.
I used one of these in my Northstar Ferrari 308 replica and I figured if it started that ok it would start the VW engine.
The battery is an Oddyssey PC680. You can also get a nice powder coated bracket to hold it.
I used one of these in my Northstar Ferrari 308 replica and I figured if it started that ok it would start the VW engine.
The battery is an Oddyssey PC680. You can also get a nice powder coated bracket to hold it.
One way to stay with a small battery if you are having slow cranking when warm is to move up to a gear reduction starter. They use less juice to do the same job.
Just food for thought.
angela
Just food for thought.
angela
like i mentioned - i plan to not put it in my trunk, but to correct the added weight issue on these light weight cars, i am toying with the idea of adding some heavy plate steel between the bumper mounts and under the "spare tire" holder. lower centre of gravity and more weight than a battery will ever offer.
I'd second angela...move up to a gear reduction starter. You'll save some weight cause these things are smaller and it'll spin your engine like a top. I'll never regret it. Got mine off Ebay for about $120 for a 911.
Thanks for all the replies! If my battery is crap then I'll get a new one and look into a new starter.
Bruce
Bruce
Bruce, I've got an Optima with a red top on the case. I've never had a problem with it. I was able to count on it reliably when I was having generator problems in July.
Good warranty, too. Battery is about the size of the Interstate battery I took out. That Interstate worked fine for me back when the car was in its original form, but I wanted an upgrade when I was done with all the cutting and such. If I remember right, the Optima cost about $135.00.
Good warranty, too. Battery is about the size of the Interstate battery I took out. That Interstate worked fine for me back when the car was in its original form, but I wanted an upgrade when I was done with all the cutting and such. If I remember right, the Optima cost about $135.00.
If everything is working correctly, you can use a lawn tractor battery.