[Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3

[Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)]

Is the 680 rated for automotive use? (I wasn't sure if it was intended
for motorcycle/ATV where it would be placed in more open air and maybe
the MJ version is meant for auto use under the hood)

Yeah, the Braille was expensive so if it fails I'll probably be
Flintstoning the car to start it :) It does have a peak charge of ~900A
(only 15 AH) which is probably why it costs that much. They also have
bigger versions for other apps. This model doesn't have a metal jack
either but has carbon shielding that may be heat tolerant enough. Of
course using a smaller size in general allows better cooling due to the
increased clearance. I thought the 680 was more than $80, that's not bad
for a battery less than half stock weight (my stock size was 37lbs.)
Brian
-Now to do something with the other 3600 pounds of this beast :)

Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:03:20 -0400
From: khalida1 at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3
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Ok.? Thanks for everyone who sent their feedback.
I went ahead and got the PC680T and the aluminum box that holds it
down.? It turns out if you decide to place a drycell battery under the
hood then it must be contained in a solid box to prevent it from
expanding from the heat, otherwise the expansion?would cause it to
fail.? There is a version which comes with its won't box, they call
metal jacket,?which is the PC680MJ, MJ (for metal jacket).

???? I realize the PC925 has more CCA and more charge capacity (25AH),
but it also weighs 25lbs or so, and I wanted to benefit from a light
weight battery 15 lbs for PC680.? Definetly the?Braille is the lightest
drycell battery around, and I almost went for it, but it does cost a lot
more (~$170 for Braille and ~$82 for PC680).

Thanks again for all that replied.

/Khalid, 90T