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Posted by: kbrunk1 Sep 22 2012, 06:27 PM

Have stock position battery tray.
Have in-town car.
Still on blocks..

Anyone use a plain old Wallmart sealed battery?
What is the biggest one I can use for the most cranking amps?
Or is this bad?

Thanks

Posted by: kbrunk1 Sep 23 2012, 03:04 PM

OK any regular black sealed batteries?

Size and brand???? thanks

Posted by: mittelmotor Sep 23 2012, 04:26 PM

I've got a 7-lb. WalMart battery in my NC Miata that's at least 2 years old. It works quite well if the car is driven daily. If it's gonna sit for more than a couple of days, I throw it on the Battery Tender.

With the 914's older, crusty, high-resistance wiring, it might be wise tyo stay with the standard size.

Posted by: bandjoey Sep 23 2012, 04:42 PM

I have a 2 year old normal sealed battery from Wallyworld in the proper size and it's great. If I don't drive it for a week, I plug in the HF battery tender to keep it fully charged. No leakage. I got a can of battery spray to kill acid, and spray it just in case every month.

Posted by: bcheney Sep 28 2012, 10:08 PM

QUOTE(bandjoey @ Sep 23 2012, 06:42 PM)

Posted by: bcheney Sep 30 2012, 08:31 PM

Bump

What is the correct size for a teener battery?

Posted by: luskesq Sep 30 2012, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(bcheney @ Sep 30 2012, 07:31 PM)

Posted by: KELTY360 Oct 1 2012, 03:14 PM

I've got a sealed Walmart battery in my Vanagon. It wouldn't hold a charge after not being driven for about 8 months. The replaced it at no charge, no questions asked. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them again, although if your 914 is exposed to wet weather I'd get a gel battery.