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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Need to order a battery today for my 74. My typical go-to is a Napa battery. I've had good luck with them in many vehicles and boats. I'm open to a gel battery if that's best for a 914. Any recommendations? The car will always be garaged so rainwater will be pretty rare.
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Life's been good to me so far..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 15,521 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille ![]() ![]() |
Need to order a battery today for my 74. My typical go-to is a Napa battery. I've had good luck with them in many vehicles and boats. I'm open to a gel battery if that's best for a 914. Any recommendations? The car will always be garaged so rainwater will be pretty rare. I have had excellent service from Optima batteries. I have one in every car, and all the same size. I did that on purpose so I could swap them around if I had an issue. The gel cell is great for keeping the hell hole intact too. Clay |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,152 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Need to order a battery today for my 74. My typical go-to is a Napa battery. I've had good luck with them in many vehicles and boats. I'm open to a gel battery if that's best for a 914. Any recommendations? The car will always be garaged so rainwater will be pretty rare. I have had excellent service from Optima batteries. I have one in every car, and all the same size. I did that on purpose so I could swap them around if I had an issue. The gel cell is great for keeping the hell hole intact too. Clay +1 with Optima. I recently replaced on in our 356 coupe, it had done the job for 14 years. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 20-July 19 From: Northern Ohio Member No.: 23,312 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Just ordered a NAPA Legend for $129. Also noticed you were from Vermilion, I'm located in Berlin Heights. Small world.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I have an Optima battery going on 10 years now. Heard they moved the plant and quality is not what it used to be, so not sure if I will get another one.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 427 Joined: 18-October 09 From: Martinez, Ca. Member No.: 10,948 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 222 Joined: 13-January 06 From: Not Tellin' Member No.: 5,413 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I am also looking at a replacement battery. Is the optima 34R still the preferred battery? Does it have a base similar to the d36 pictured above to clamp in the stock location? I thought I read somewhere that an additional base part “ gm78?” was required to use the stock hold down. Words of wisdom appreciated.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,911 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Just put in another Optima Red 34R. Have to trim the base sides a bit; comes with hold down adapter. Last one lasted only 2.5+ years but must be a recall unit as FLAPS replaced it 100% without question. Keep your paperwork. Otherwise, Napa Legend for reasonable price options.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 222 Joined: 13-January 06 From: Not Tellin' Member No.: 5,413 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the quick response. Will be putting it on my to do list.
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I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I'll cast my vote for an Odyssey AGM battery. The PC925 is smaller and ~5 lbs lighter than the Optima. I've been really happy with mine so far.
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,817 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I use Interstate. There's a distributor near my house and they take good care of me
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
![]() This is the one I put in my car and that I recommend: I purchased this AGM battery made by XS Power (model D4700) from Jegs onllne. $279.99 including shipping plus you need a set of $10 terminals. Specs: 12-Volt CA: 760 CCA: 668 Ah: 62, 2000W / 3000W Max Amps: 2900 Reserve Capacity: 110 Minutes Weight: 42.2 lbs It fits perfect in the battery tray and the factory hold down works as it should. |
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I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
This is the one I put in my car and that I recommend: I purchased this AGM battery made by XS Power (model D4700) from Jegs onllne. $279.99 including shipping plus you need a set of $10 terminals. Specs: 12-Volt CA: 760 CCA: 668 Ah: 62, 2000W / 3000W Max Amps: 2900 Reserve Capacity: 110 Minutes Weight: 42.2 lbs It fits perfect in the battery tray and the factory hold down works as it should. Nice that it fits like stock, but that's expensive AND heavy. Yikes. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
![]() This is the one I put in my car and that I recommend: I purchased this AGM battery made by XS Power (model D4700) from Jegs onllne. $279.99 including shipping plus you need a set of $10 terminals. Specs: 12-Volt CA: 760 CCA: 668 Ah: 62, 2000W / 3000W Max Amps: 2900 Reserve Capacity: 110 Minutes Weight: 42.2 lbs It fits perfect in the battery tray and the factory hold down works as it should. Interesting as you came out of an Anti-Gravity iirc? I've been looking at Anti-Gravity, Odyssey 680 or 925, and Voltphreaks—two suppliers that are expensive (!) and one that seems reasonable for what you get in terms of weight savings. I'm a longtime Optima customer, and thankful as the 2-3 that have been in the car since 1991 probably saved its hell hole years ago. No pressing need, but very interested in offsetting some of my 2.2-liter engine's added weight. If the engine added ~120lbs, a battery that's 20-30lbs lighter is extremely appealing. |
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Oakdalecurtis ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,328 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
Love my Optima, but hated attaching the special trickle charger every time I came home. These chargers will triple the life of an Optima battery, and keep the battery topped off if I don't drive my teener for a few weeks spell. I hated always having to open the engine bay to connect, so check out my solution from this previous post. Just plugs in under the wheel well, easy to install.....
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...6&hl=optima |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Love my Optima, but hated attaching the special trickle charger every time I came home. These chargers will triple the life of an Optima battery, and keep the battery topped off if I don't drive my teener for a few weeks spell. I hated always having to open the engine bay to connect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I had the same optima (red top) for 15+ years and i have periods where the car sits for months without running. I had to trickle charge it *once* in all those years because it wouldn't turn over after sitting for many months. Once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Love my Optima, but hated attaching the special trickle charger every time I came home. These chargers will triple the life of an Optima battery, and keep the battery topped off if I don't drive my teener for a few weeks spell. I hated always having to open the engine bay to connect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I had the same optima (red top) for 15+ years and i have periods where the car sits for months without running. I had to trickle charge it *once* in all those years because it wouldn't turn over after sitting for many months. Once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Same. 30 years, three Optimas. Not one was ever on a trickle charger, and all have gone at least 10 years. Car sat for weeks and even months at a time. If I go for a lightweight battery, it'll get a cut-off switch at the battery. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,898 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
series 42 bosch
Need to order a battery today for my 74. My typical go-to is a Napa battery. I've had good luck with them in many vehicles and boats. I'm open to a gel battery if that's best for a 914. Any recommendations? The car will always be garaged so rainwater will be pretty rare. |
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I recommend the Odyssey PC-925 too. I had one sit idle for approximately 3 years without a charge on it (mid 2015 ~ mid 2018). In 2018, I charged it with a smart AGM charger for a day and it fired up my 9.5 C/R 2056 just fine. I was so impressed, that I purchased another one for another P-car in 2019.
They're a little smaller than a group 34 battery, but I wouldn't let the small size fool you. Also due to the smaller dimensions, you'd have to modify the restraining method - easy modification though. They cost around $200. these days. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,915 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region ![]() |
I recommend the Odyssey PC-925 too. I had one sit idle for approximately 3 years without a charge on it (mid 2015 ~ mid 2018). In 2018, I charged it with a smart AGM charger for a day and it fired up my 9.5 C/R 2056 just fine. I was so impressed, that I purchased another one for another P-car in 2019. They're a little smaller than a group 34 battery, but I wouldn't let the small size fool you. Also due to the smaller dimensions, you'd have to modify the restraining method - easy modification though. They cost around $200. these days. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Only batteries I run in 914s anymore, have cars with both the 680 and the 925, either is fine but for most cases think i prefer the 925. Get a mount (with or without cutoff switch) from Rennline and dont look back... https://www.rennline.com/Battery-Mount-Kits/products/169/ |
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