Time for a new battery, What's the best choice in 2022? |
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Time for a new battery, What's the best choice in 2022? |
Txbentleyboy |
Feb 12 2022, 07:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 15-October 16 From: Davidson County, NC, USA Member No.: 20,498 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Time has come for a new battery for my 76. What can you recommend in the +\- $200 range?
The car will be driven 3-4 times a week around town. The new technology Is amazing but does it apply to a 45 year old car? Thanks! |
Shackleford |
Feb 18 2022, 11:42 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 9-August 21 From: Ca Member No.: 25,788 Region Association: None |
These are crazy expensive. But I'm tempted cause they weigh like nothing. But they are crazy expensive.
https://antigravitybatteries.com/productlin...ies/automotive/ |
horizontally-opposed |
Feb 20 2022, 05:13 PM
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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 |
These are crazy expensive. But I'm tempted cause they weigh like nothing. But they are crazy expensive. https://antigravitybatteries.com/productlin...ies/automotive/ I remain tempted, too. Gulp. No loss of performance, backup starting via push-button remote, and nearly 30 pounds lighter… $250~ Odyssey PC925MJT: 25.3 lbs, 6.6L x 7.1W x 5H 330A CCA / 500A CA $270~ Optima Red Top 34: 41.1 lbs, 10L x 6.9W x 7.9H 800A CCA / 1000A CA $750 Anti-Gravity H5 30A: 11.7 lbs, 9.5W x 7W x 7.5H 1200A CA It's a big premium for a car battery, but the PC925 requires an adapter (Rennline mount for $135-145, or fab your own). Then again, losing 30~ pounds with no loss in functionality for $350-500 would be tough/impossible to duplicate anywhere in a 914, let alone high up on one side of the car. With a six conversion, 30 pounds goes a fair way toward offsetting the heavier Mezger engine, oil tank, etc. I can't see doing it just to do it, as my Optima is still healthy, but maybe next time I need a battery… |
JoeD |
Feb 20 2022, 08:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
These are crazy expensive. But I'm tempted cause they weigh like nothing. But they are crazy expensive. https://antigravitybatteries.com/productlin...ies/automotive/ I remain tempted, too. Gulp. No loss of performance, backup starting via push-button remote, and nearly 30 pounds lighter… $250~ Odyssey PC925MJT: 25.3 lbs, 6.6L x 7.1W x 5H 330A CCA / 500A CA $270~ Optima Red Top 34: 41.1 lbs, 10L x 6.9W x 7.9H 800A CCA / 1000A CA $750 Anti-Gravity H5 30A: 11.7 lbs, 9.5W x 7W x 7.5H 1200A CA It's a big premium for a car battery, but the PC925 requires an adapter (Rennline mount for $135-145, or fab your own). Then again, losing 30~ pounds with no loss in functionality for $350-500 would be tough/impossible to duplicate anywhere in a 914, let alone high up on one side of the car. With a six conversion, 30 pounds goes a fair way toward offsetting the heavier Mezger engine, oil tank, etc. I can't see doing it just to do it, as my Optima is still healthy, but maybe next time I need a battery… I bought an antigravity for my BMW e30, and it is fantastic. Weighs next to nothing, cranks like crazy, and the push-button jump start is great. It's stupid expensive but when my current optima red top in the 914 dies, I'll probably go this way... |
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