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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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how many do i need for my 79 i need a new battery and was wondering how many i need. thanks
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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the more the better
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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I replaced mine in my 77 last week and went from 4.2 to 6.5, a big improvement
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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I bought the cheapest battery I could find... works like a charm.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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This battery is more than adequate for street purposes.

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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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hey, Paul
where can I get a battery disconnect switch like yours?
thanks,
Tom
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 07:30 PM
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From the JC Whitney Company, on-line.


http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?ITEMID=4427&BQ=jcw2



[Modified by paul79, 6:34 PM 10/23/2002]
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 07:55 PM
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I have an optima red top, I think it has 1050CCA. It's the best battery I ever had. I think they're available w/ the side terminals too.

Marck
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They say you need a minimum of at least 1 amp for each cubic inch------
but the more the better ! Igot mine at Batteries Plus---- for $70.00, I
got a 950 CCA with a 7 year warranty (3 yr free replacement) which I think is a good deal. Rick :chevy
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 01:53 AM
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Okay thanks to everybody for their 2cents.
i ended up going with an energizer battery,
650cca and 800ca at 0 degrees
it has a 2 year free replacement and 6 years pro rated after that period is over. it was on sale from $75 cdn to $59 cdn at walmart so it was a no brainer because everything else was over $90.

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http://www.autobatteries.com/brands/energizer.asp

that is what it looks like its a 75dt 700 or 700 75dt
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:01 AM
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I found a vendor that sells rotory switch side mounted battery disconnects.
not a supporting vendor, so I dont know if I can mention or not.
Continue thread if interested. No, I havent bought one yet. so I cant vouch for quality. but only $9 US
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