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What battery replacement works with a 90 348ts?

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  1. Falcon Wing

    Falcon Wing Formula 3

    Aug 4, 2010
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    What battery replacement works with a 90 348ts?

    My 348 is going in for some work locally, and I would like to have a new battery installed "while they are in there."

    Are Optima batteries applicable?
     
  2. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    Dec 1, 2004
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    Yes, Optimas are compatible.
    I run an Odyssey 680 in mine. Saves 25 lbs., but it is only used for starting the car. No stereo. If you run a big thumpa-thumpa stereo in the parking lot of the car show, you'll do best with a lead acid battery, as the Optima in my experience doesn't have the staying power of a lead acid. The Optima won't last as long as a standard lead acid, but looks cooler and won't spill acid if you roll the car. You can mount it sidways or upside down too.
     
  3. ff355b

    ff355b Karting

    Feb 26, 2010
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    Just for the record, having the parking lights for few hours drained a typical battery while optima battery was able to crack the engine after 8hours.
     
  4. malex

    malex Formula 3
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    I've used this battery for over a year without issues. http://www.braillebattery.com/index.php/braille/product_batteries/b3121

    Plenty of juice to turn the engine over even in a cold garage. It saved 24 lbs over the battery that it replaced.
     
  5. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    Sweet. When my 3 year old Odyssey dies, I'm gettin' one of these! Battery tech has come a long way!
     
  6. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Running an Odyssey pc925 in my car at the moment.
     

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