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stu cordova (Balataboy)
Member
Username: Balataboy
Post Number: 439
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2003 - 11:09 am: | |
Tazio,
Nothing fancy here - I just went to Sears and had them install the best they had (less than $100). Works fine and despite starting only once a week, I've never needed a tender. |
Peter B. (Gts308qv)
Junior Member
Username: Gts308qv
Post Number: 242
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2003 - 5:47 am: | |
Make sure the battery has lift straps on it.
For a 308, any good quality from 500CCA's upwards will work fine.
Look at the batteries recommended for 4WD's as they are less prone to damage from vibration.
A sealed "No Maintenance" battery is also a good idea. Although not a drama, the less you have to check the battery in a 308, the better. |
JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jrvall
Post Number: 1303
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2003 - 8:37 pm: | |
650CCA's...750CCA's is better
*cca's = cold cranking amps |
Tazio Nuvolari (Nuvolari)
Junior Member
Username: Nuvolari
Post Number: 184
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2003 - 8:34 pm: | |
Where I live Optimas are hard to get and cost 2.5 times as much as a regular battery. I am not cranking the car in an arctic storm and I will have a battery tender on it so I have decided against the Optima. The aim of this post is to find information on good old fashioned car batteries for the F-car. |
"The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 3970
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2003 - 8:19 pm: | |
Tazio,
Get the Optima. Regular Battery's don't work as well in the f-cars.
M |
Tazio Nuvolari (Nuvolari)
Junior Member
Username: Nuvolari
Post Number: 183
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2003 - 8:18 pm: | |
I know the Optima batteries have been beaten to death on this forum but I just want to replace the battery on my 308 for a regular car battery. Are there any specs I should look for? Do I just shove the biggest battery I can in the spot I have or should I not go any bigger than the size on my original battery tray? Any guidance would be appreciated. |