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  • Starting Batteries

    Todd Last · Sun, 29 Dec 2002 12:31:22 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    The stock VW battery is a group 41 rates at 500 CCA. I was wondering if anyone has been able to find a more...

  • Re: New Battery specs???

    Karl Mullendore · Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:38:27 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...When comparing CCA's, be sure you are comparing the ratings at the exact same temperatures, some manufacturers like to brag up their batteries...

  • Re: New Battery specs???

    Doug Alcock · Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:18:16 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    >650 CCA is pretty good, although you can get ones up to 900 now I think (I doubt >in the group 42 though). Be...

  • Re: New Battery specs???

    Max/Joyce Wellhouse · Tue, 7 Nov 2000 13:04:09 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    I got an 800+cca battery at wal mart for under $40. It was a group 42 and fit perfectly. Dimwitted Moose and flying...

  • Re: Best Cranking Amps For Tiico Starter

    Phil S. · Fri, 17 May 2002 10:43:39 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...500 is over the top. > You can easily start > an eight cylinder diesel in the dead of winter with > 420 CCA. > > Beyond unnecessary excess...

  • Re: New Battery specs???

    Doug Alcock · Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:33:21 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    >> 1) I need a group 42 right??? >> 2) What CCA rating is desirable --- I'm looking at one rated 650 CCA. Is >>that >> enough...

  • Re: Best Cranking Amps For Tiico Starter

    G. Matthew Bulley · Fri, 17 May 2002 12:38:59 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    A Tiico motor is simply a 2.0L R/J/G I-4 motor, right? If so, 200 CCA is sufficient. 350 is great...

  • Re: Starting Batteries

    Dennis Haynes · Wed, 1 Jan 2003 08:26:33 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Most standard replacement batteries have a 650 CCA rating. And I did find one, an Interstate MTP-91 rated at 700 CCA Has anyone...

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  • CCA

    Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.

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