fastdiablo

I need a new battery for my 88. Seems like battery technology's kinda stalled, but What is the newest and best technology for a 3.2 that will fit in the stock battery tray without mods and be lightest/best bang for buck? Assuming size 48, but open to suggestions. Hoping sub 40lbs.. Btw, this is the old one, anyone know the model, or size? Can you tell battery age based on this date code? Thanks all!!

fastdiablo

Oh actually looks like 9/09. Pretty old!

AG81

I ditched the boat anchor in my 88 !!!

Odyssey PC925

theiceman

options are only limited by your wallet. I got a used type 48 from a wreckers for 20 bucks !! good to go

buddalun

Very nice.

The PC925 with the Rennline kit is what I run, too. Great setup. Just make sure to keep it on a CTEK charger when not in use.

AG81

^
X2

Spyerx

fastdiablo

Grabbed a Champion Group 48/H6 AGM from Pep Boys. 44lb battery, but reliable and should last another decade. Dropped it in Sunday, crazy how quick she fires up when that power hits the starter now!

wildcat077

Get a real battery ... not worth saving 10 lbs to stay stuck somewhere with a dead battery !
I use Interstate in both my Porsches ... cheap and reliable !

aaron.finch

Here don't have well sufficient option to take it as it's limited.

but will try if can be match with my required one.

Starbuckslova1

Exactly what I use

irobertson

I went through two Optima batteries in as many years. Had to replace one in the US while on my way to Hershey one year, and it failed within 6 months. Problem was, nobody in Canada would honour the warranty. Never again! Thoroughly disappointed in these AGM batteries. I now have a lead acid Motomaster (Canadian Tire) battery in the car which has lasted 3 years so far.

aaron.finch

i thinkit's not a updated one. just an olded one! it can help us if we receive latest information and messages.
hope will get next on.

mdkrp

I am trying to swap out battery on my '87 and can't due to this black structure immediately adjacent to the huge battery; it is so close to the battery that I don't have any room to maneuver the battery out of its tray.
Does anyone know what this is and have any suggestions other than to remove it and then proceed with the battery change? I don't really want to start something without knowing what I'm getting into.
Thanks for any info.

mooty

yes
yes yes

low wt battery is not that smart.
lose wt on the driver is better.
lose wt on battery is trouble.