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post May 3 2016, 08:17 AM
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Any Ideas as what is the best battery for a 1971 914-4?
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post May 3 2016, 08:49 AM
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A lot of people use the Optima batteries. No worries about acid damage to the hell hole area.
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post May 3 2016, 09:11 AM
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A lot of people use the Optima batteries. No worries about acid damage to the hell hole area.


IIRC I got a RED TOP R34. Worth the extra $... Amazon probably has the best price, especially if you have access to Prime. I also remember using the shipping spacer so the factory hold down clamp will hold it down. I is just a red tray the battery clips to the bottom of the battery and that moves it enough for the clamp to catch it.


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post May 3 2016, 09:13 AM
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Bosch 96R battery fits perfect.
Check PepBoys, usually on sale around $90.
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post May 3 2016, 09:22 AM
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Something else I really like are my connectors. I got a low profile type. That keeps the rain tray from hitting the battery. It pinches the battery stud with an allen bolt. You can't see it on this picture, it is on the back. The stud is under the logo. And you get 3 large accessory connectors that work with a Phillips screw driver. Also great with FI cars that have 3 or 4 hots to mount.

I now just hate the standard connectors. The pinch nut is too close to the battery top and the wrench always slips off, or you don't have room and you spark up the world messing with it. This one is perfect.

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post May 3 2016, 06:10 PM
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Thanks everyone for the reply's.I got the Bosch 96R..
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post May 3 2016, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(malcolm2 @ May 3 2016, 11:11 AM) *

QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ May 3 2016, 09:49 AM) *

A lot of people use the Optima batteries. No worries about acid damage to the hell hole area.


IIRC I got a RED TOP R34. Worth the extra $... Amazon probably has the best price, especially if you have access to Prime. I also remember using the shipping spacer so the factory hold down clamp will hold it down. I is just a red tray the battery clips to the bottom of the battery and that moves it enough for the clamp to catch it.

If I think about it, I'll get a photo of mine this afternoon and edit this.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I got mine from amazon. Cheapest price I could find. No more worries about battery acid eating away my car!


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post May 3 2016, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(914 @ May 3 2016, 05:10 PM) *

Thanks everyone for the reply's.I got the Bosch 96R..
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neverheard of a bosch battery,, if you find the time maybe attach an installed pic by request (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 4 2016, 07:42 AM
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If it's a Vented Battery, such as I have, buy a Battery Mat that will help control the vented Battery Acid that excapes. Cut the mat to size and put it under the Battery on the tray, and also cut a peace to go Vertically behind the battery. Replace it every couple years, it will nuetralize the acid.
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post May 4 2016, 05:35 PM
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Here is the Bosch battery..Again Thanks everyone for the replys..
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post May 5 2016, 08:24 AM
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Here is the Bosch battery..Again Thanks everyone for the replys..
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I thought you wanted the best battery for your 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Nothing wrong with the Bosch but, as with any lead acid battery, make sure you have an acid mat underneath.
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post May 5 2016, 08:59 AM
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Always used a mat on my Four and Six..
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post May 5 2016, 09:25 AM
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QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ May 3 2016, 07:16 PM) *

QUOTE(914 @ May 3 2016, 05:10 PM) *

Thanks everyone for the reply's.I got the Bosch 96R..
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neverheard of a bosch battery,, if you find the time maybe attach an installed pic by request (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I have one as well. After returning 3 Optimas in a year and a half I switched to this.

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post May 23 2016, 03:22 AM
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Any chance you can post the dimendions of the bosch battery?
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post May 23 2016, 04:32 AM
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The battery purchased by the original poster is a 96R. You can look up group 96R on the chart below (click image to supersize). Group 42 and group 34 batteries also fit the stock tray.

Also, just so you know, Bosch does make an AGM battery ...

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post May 23 2016, 06:59 AM
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Here's what I did.


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post May 23 2016, 08:21 AM
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When it comes time for a battery, it is going to be a sealed battery for sure. No more leaking acid worries, regardless of a battery pad/liner.
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post May 23 2016, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 23 2016, 07:21 AM) *

When it comes time for a battery, it is going to be a sealed battery for sure. No more leaking acid worries, regardless of a battery pad/liner.

Online battery purchases are 25% off at Pep Boys right now. But be careful about the end date because there appears to be some confusion on their own site about when the sale ends. One link says the end of May while others say the end of June. Might want to call a store to verify.

Here is what gets pulled up when doing a search for Bosch AGM batteries:

https://www.pepboys.com/search/?term=bosch+agm+battery

Example ...

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dlkawashima, do you run a size 34? Would really like a Bosch AGM but worried a size 34 is too/long tall. Looks like Bosch doesn't make an AGM in 96R (or original size 42). Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 23 2016, 07:21 AM) *

When it comes time for a battery, it is going to be a sealed battery for sure. No more leaking acid worries, regardless of a battery pad/liner.

Online battery purchases are 25% off at Pep Boys right now. But be careful about the end date because there appears to be some confusion on their own site about when the sale ends. One link says the end of May while others say the end of June. Might want to call a store to verify.

Here is what gets pulled up when doing a search for Bosch AGM batteries:

https://www.pepboys.com/search/?term=bosch+agm+battery

Example ...

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I put a Miata U1R AGM in mine. Smaller, lighter, cheaper than most AGM. You do need to build your own hold down for it, but for the price it's hard to beat. I paid $112.50 at Batteries Plus.

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