[DeTomaso] battery recommendation

[Curt Hall]

Chris...
 
I changed out my Battery last year with the same one that was in the car when I got it! The Battery was from Costco! Over Eight years old! So I replayed it with the same about $75.00. The Battery came with a three year free replacement, and a 100 month warranty  prorated. I think it has something like 900/1000 amp cranking? (can't beat the warranty)
The battery is a larger size battery but it fits fine! If you are looking to save weight this is not the battery you want. Kinda heavy! I know a lot of guys are using the gel type batteries. They are light and look cool and can be hooked up side way if you please. OH, and the are TWICE the price! If you get in a crash (lets hope not) they don't leak acid all over the place.
 
Costco also has smaller Batteries that I'm sure would work fine.  I am sure others will chime in. Oh, I have need had any luck with the Sears Die batteries.
 
Good Luck 
Curt    

--- On Sun, 5/17/09, Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:

From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] battery recommendation
To: "Pantera List Serve" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 11:13 AM

The battery in my Pantera has been in it since I bought it almost 3 years ago,
and I don't know how much older it is than that.  It seems to work OK, but
with the 408 it seems to labor a bit more in starting than it used to.

I'm interested in whether you all think I should have it tested, and if so,
where would you recommend I go?  Sears?  A specialized battery shop?

Or, should I just replace it, and if so, what is best?

Thanks,

Chris

(Who's brand new engine has a rear main seal leak)
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