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I run Interstate batteries in all my cars. The key to long life is NEVER let them go dead and, always hook up to a smart (pulsing) charger when not in use. I can get up to 13 years out of them this way.
914 Interstate battery MT-42 500 CCA 625 CA ![]() |
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How you doin' ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,170 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Autocraft Lithium-Ion motorcycle battery LFP-4. Weighs 2 pounds and starts the car just fine. I don't know how it would do with radios and extra lights. I love the idea of a lightweight lithium battery; and you've got no issues starting? Sweet, I'd think that your alternator would handle all the extraneous load demands after starting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Being the CSOB (ok, out of necessity) that I am, I have a Johnson Controls L/A batt that is hooked up to a Battery Tender. I think I'm gonna go out to the garage and make sure I haven't developed a new hell hole... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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#23
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I run Interstate batteries in all my cars. The key to long life is NEVER let them go dead and, always hook up to a smart (pulsing) charger when not in use. I can get up to 13 years out of them this way. I run Interstate batteries in both of the Toyota trucks. MT-35 $109. out the door (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) 914 Interstate battery MT-42 500 CCA 625 CA ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 2-February 15 From: Miami Member No.: 18,389 Region Association: None ![]() |
Autocraft Lithium-Ion motorcycle battery LFP-4. Weighs 2 pounds and starts the car just fine. I don't know how it would do with radios and extra lights. I love the idea of a lightweight lithium battery; and you've got no issues starting? Sweet, I'd think that your alternator would handle all the extraneous load demands after starting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Being the CSOB (ok, out of necessity) that I am, I have a Johnson Controls L/A batt that is hooked up to a Battery Tender. I think I'm gonna go out to the garage and make sure I haven't developed a new hell hole... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Ive had that battery for about 6 months now and no issues starting. Although it will not keep the starting running forever. It won't handle any more than about 30-45 seconds of cranking at once. Hasn't been an issue for me yet... |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 191 Joined: 11-November 15 From: Belgium Member No.: 19,349 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I saw this last week. Very tiny.
https://en.liteblox.de/shop/liteblox-lb1180...oredirect=en_US |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,000 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Is there a specific version of the 34R for the stock 914 location? (Post Orientation) I believe the "R" in the part number designates the correct post position., That would be a top post, reverse polarity. Gary If you are using a stock rain tray, go with the regular Optima 34 (not R). It puts the posts on the outside so the rain tray clears when you close the engine bay cover. I tried the 34R first and had clearance issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Optima red tops in both my 914s
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How you doin' ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,170 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Autocraft Lithium-Ion motorcycle battery LFP-4. Weighs 2 pounds and starts the car just fine. I don't know how it would do with radios and extra lights. I love the idea of a lightweight lithium battery; and you've got no issues starting? Sweet, I'd think that your alternator would handle all the extraneous load demands after starting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Being the CSOB (ok, out of necessity) that I am, I have a Johnson Controls L/A batt that is hooked up to a Battery Tender. I think I'm gonna go out to the garage and make sure I haven't developed a new hell hole... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Ive had that battery for about 6 months now and no issues starting. Although it will not keep the starting running forever. It won't handle any more than about 30-45 seconds of cranking at once. Hasn't been an issue for me yet... That's fine, if your car won't start after 30'seconds of cranking you've most likely got a bigger issue. |
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How you doin' ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,170 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Autocraft Lithium-Ion motorcycle battery LFP-4. Weighs 2 pounds and starts the car just fine. I don't know how it would do with radios and extra lights. I love the idea of a lightweight lithium battery; and you've got no issues starting? Sweet, I'd think that your alternator would handle all the extraneous load demands after starting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Being the CSOB (ok, out of necessity) that I am, I have a Johnson Controls L/A batt that is hooked up to a Battery Tender. I think I'm gonna go out to the garage and make sure I haven't developed a new hell hole... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Ive had that battery for about 6 months now and no issues starting. Although it will not keep the starting running forever. It won't handle any more than about 30-45 seconds of cranking at once. Hasn't been an issue for me yet... That's fine, if your car won't start after 30'seconds of cranking you've most likely got a bigger issue. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None ![]() |
subscribed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None ![]() |
The cheapest battery at Sams that has 700+ CCA. There are 3 or so battery makers in the entire world - they are all the same and they usually last many years. Unless it's something specific like a light weight battery...spending lots of money on a battery seems pointless to me.
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cali914 ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Optima red top, rather on the heavy side but has never let me down with either my v8 914 or my v6 914..
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cali914 ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Optima red top, rather on the heavy side but has never let me down with either my v8 914 or my v6 914..
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Another endorsement for the Optima Red Top. I was going to change the battery when I bought my 914 five years ago, but I'm happy I didn't because it just keeps chugging along.
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Geezer914 ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,483 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Optima Red Top, no acid corrosion issues to worry about.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
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Robert ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 559 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Replaced my optima red top just a couple months back with a new one of the same...
Installed the previous one in 1998 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 77 Joined: 22-February 16 From: Mankato, MN Member No.: 19,697 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
R34, right? Anyone have a picture of the R34 in their car? I want to be sure that the terminals are facing the correct way.
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