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Posted by: Chip Mar 18 2019, 05:15 PM
I have a new battery tray. It measures approx. 9 1/2" x 7 1/4".
The class of battery I found is 42, but it seems too long. I also see a 24 series.
What size battery do I need and please suggest a brand. Thanks mucho?
Chip
Posted by: Chris914n6 Mar 18 2019, 07:49 PM
I use a 24 as it's the same one in my daily, but we can go as small as a Miata battery with no problem.
As far as off the shelf brand, Walmart gold top. Made by Johnson Controls which is the top battery maker in the US. Plus it's much cheaper than parts stores these days.
Others will recommend a more specialized battery if it fits your budget, or just read one of the other threads.
Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 18 2019, 07:52 PM
Group 42 battery.
Posted by: Chip Mar 18 2019, 08:55 PM
I use a 24 as it's the same one in my daily, but we can go as small as a Miata battery with no problem.
As far as off the shelf brand, Walmart gold top. Made by Johnson Controls which is the top battery maker in the US. Plus it's much cheaper than parts stores these days.
Others will recommend a more specialized battery if it fits your budget, or just read one of the other threads.
Thanks to you.
Posted by: Chip Mar 18 2019, 08:55 PM
Group 42 battery.
Good!
Posted by: VaccaRabite Mar 19 2019, 07:11 AM
Group 42 battery.
Good!
I have also found some 42 sized batteries not to fit on the tray without trimming the battery footprint. (in my case it was an Optima RedTop.)
Right now I'm using an Odyssey 925 sealed battery and its awesome.
Zach
Posted by: Mark Henry Mar 19 2019, 07:40 AM
Group 42 battery.
Good!
I have also found some 42 sized batteries not to fit on the tray without trimming the battery footprint. (in my case it was an Optima RedTop.)
Right now I'm using an Odyssey 925 sealed battery and its awesome.
Zach
with the Odyssey 925, but it needs a custom mount, I made a strap out of SS.Best for the 914 is a sealed battery.
Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 19 2019, 07:52 AM
I was asking around the other day about batteries. I do not know if this is gospel. I was told IF you do not use the correct group battery for the car you have, the battery will not be warrantied. The only way I see that happening is IF it is dealer installed.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 19 2019, 08:33 AM
42 should fit perfectly, same as vw beetle also the factory battery cover fits the 42 battery best
I have a new battery tray. It measures approx. 9 1/2" x 7 1/4".
The class of battery I found is 42, but it seems too long. I also see a 24 series.
What size battery do I need and please suggest a brand. Thanks mucho?
Chip
Posted by: Chip Mar 19 2019, 10:31 AM
Group 42 battery.
Good!
I have also found some 42 sized batteries not to fit on the tray without trimming the battery footprint. (in my case it was an Optima RedTop.)
Right now I'm using an Odyssey 925 sealed battery and its awesome.
Zach
Terrific! Thanks.
Posted by: Chip Mar 19 2019, 03:18 PM
I was asking around the other day about batteries. I do not know if this is gospel. I was told IF you do not use the correct group battery for the car you have, the battery will not be warrantied. The only way I see that happening is IF it is dealer installed.
You are correct.
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