Who has changed batteries here? If so which brand you went with.
01-14-2009, 06:11 AM
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Wow--that is a HUGE weight loss. And identical/similar cranking power, I hope?
I would definitely be down for that---can you provide us a model number and source, like Schuck's/ Kragen, some online source, etc?
Danke schein!
Danke schein!
01-14-2009, 06:23 AM
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Wait a minute--something is amiss here; that must be a vastly different model..this
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listing puts 'our' battery at roughly 60lbs. Which model is that, then? Obviously goes to a different application. Question becomes at that point, longevity. Is it being asked to do something for a model it was not intended? And again, of course, similar cranking power?
listing puts 'our' battery at roughly 60lbs. Which model is that, then? Obviously goes to a different application. Question becomes at that point, longevity. Is it being asked to do something for a model it was not intended? And again, of course, similar cranking power?
01-14-2009, 07:54 AM
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Same cold cranking if I remember correctly, as it was a big deal to have a battery of equal reliabil
pc680 should be the model of it.
Let me know if you have any other questions about it.
Let me know if you have any other questions about it.
01-14-2009, 07:58 AM
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That is 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
That isn't even Cold Cranking Amps, those are only 220 cold cranking amps.
My OE replacement is 850 Cold Cranking. Very important on days like today when it's 3 degrees out.
With our starting problems, I wouldn't run this battery in the winter.
My OE replacement is 850 Cold Cranking. Very important on days like today when it's 3 degrees out.
With our starting problems, I wouldn't run this battery in the winter.
01-14-2009, 11:40 AM
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Yep. I think the battery is made by Johnson controls, and the same is offered at Walmart for $80.
Different name, but after I buoght mine I looked at the Walmart brand, and they looked exactly alike.
Given the current temp here (5 degrees) I'm glad I stayed with a full size battery.
Given the current temp here (5 degrees) I'm glad I stayed with a full size battery.
01-14-2009, 08:57 PM
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I went through winter in Colorado with it, and never had an issue, let alone a hessitation...
Think about it, how many seconds does a car turn over before starting? .5-1 sec. If its doing it for more then 5 sec you have issues.
Also I have used it in below 0 conditions, outside over night, not in a garage, and started just fine.
However, if it still does not do it for you they do offer a battery twice the size, so still significant weight savings.
Also I have used it in below 0 conditions, outside over night, not in a garage, and started just fine.
However, if it still does not do it for you they do offer a battery twice the size, so still significant weight savings.