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Posted by: CptTripps Jan 14 2005, 09:06 AM

Ok, I'm not off to a good start here. I accedentally lost the battery that I took out of the car last night...and have no idea what I need to buy to replace it. (Don't ask...long night.)

Is there a specific size I need to look for? Gel battery or Water?

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 14 2005, 09:20 AM

450 -475 cold cranking amps should be enough. Smaller is better in my opinion but I live in a warm climate and don't require them power to crank a low compression motor.

I am still researching the Oddessey lead tin batteries. 13 lbs

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 14 2005, 09:24 AM

I think you are aksing about the size of the battery for which a group 42 is the correct size.

But don't buy a regular battery. Go buy a Optima gel one (They actually aren't gell anymore). Better, no more acid to eat your paint away. IPB Image

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 14 2005, 09:31 AM

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Jan 14 2005, 10:24 AM)
I think you are aksing about the size of the battery for which a group 42 is the correct size.

But don't buy a regular battery. Go buy a Optima gel one (They actually aren't gell anymore). Better, no more acid to eat your paint away. IPB Image

That's what I was looking for....thanks guys!

Case closed...

Posted by: seanery Jan 14 2005, 09:40 AM

Optima 34 or 34R will work in a teener.

Posted by: Flat VW Jan 14 2005, 09:42 AM

I recently replaced mine with an Optima model #35, for me the #35r (reversed terminals) would not work [72' 1.7 bone stock]. IPB Image

I read somewhere {here actually} that the 35r was the model to buy and I purchased one at A Zone for the princely sum of $109.00.

Wrong battery, they don't have a 35, "do they make a 35?", yadA, YADA, yada.

I purchased a #35 from Sunbelt Battery here in Phoenix for $95.00, trade discount. IPB Image

I stll have yet to return the #35r to "no service havin' " A Zone.

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 14 2005, 09:47 AM

There is a local battery store in town I buy my batteries from. When I have gone in, always get the Optima ($99.99) and just grab one off the shelf. Bought for 2 914's and my wifes Jeep. Never had a problem with fit, never even looked at what group number I bought. Just made sure the terminals were on the correct side. Maybe I have just been lucky, but they have all fit/worked just fine. IPB Image Best $100 I spent on a 914 for sure.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Jan 14 2005, 10:42 AM

Dan Im right there with ya. Optima Red Top! Just went to GI joes bought the "RED" one on sale $89.00 IPB Image Dropped it in, no worries.