Anyone have the info for sizing a battery for a new project? Maybe a web sight that will help? Would hate to have something too small because I was to cheap to spend the money for the right battery. I would be thankful for any direction. Dom
What are you running? Motor? Electrical? What do you have for space? All are factors in finding a battery. If you go with a standard lead-acid battery, I'd suggest getting one manufactured by Johnson Controls. I've been in the auto parts business for a while, and they make a pretty good product. As a rule, go for the biggest, highest CCA battery that will fit.
Hey phil, it's a 350 crate motor. The battery is going in the trunk of my 51 Chevy convertible. So far all the usual electrical items except electric doors. But, I will may just do them down the road. The same for an AC unit. It does have an electric pump for the top. I guess I could make this easy and just go with the largest cold crank amp battery. There is plenty of room for it in the trunk. I had a plan to go with the gl*** mat or Optima. Thanks, Dominic
If you have plenty of room ... go buy a battery for a new Cadillac DTS. They run all the goodies in a new Caddy ... By the way ... the stock location for a new Cadillac DTS battery in under the rear seat of the Cadillac. SO ... that battery is designed for a rearward position. Replacement would be easier also ... because you know the battery makers/suppliers will be making a 2009 Cadillac battery for a long time. .
Use what fits, but the small case will be just fine. Been my experience with trunk mounts it's more important what you're using for battery cables. What are you using for a case? Good luck
measure the space you have, and get the highest cranking amp rated battery you can afford, that will fit in that space
The caddy dts battery is a H6 group (only 750 CCA) runs about $150. A group 24, 27, or 65 is what I'd suggest(800 CCA and up). Only the 24 will fit in a standard battery box. You have to get a large box for the others. If you are going to store it for any period of time, make sure you disconnect the ground to keep corrosion at bay. Of course, an Optima (or similar mat battery) doesn't produce Sulphuric Acid Vapor (the cause of external corrosion) and aren't prone to internal sulphation either (internal corrosion). It's what I'm running in my T. Hope this helps. Overkillphil
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