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Old 07-21-2017, 06:12 AM
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So I am looking for a lightweight battery thats not going to break the bank. What's the minimum CCA I can get away with? Would 180 be enough?
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I have had a Deca EXT 14 for a while. It is super cheap and super light. I have had great luck for 3 years.
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So I am looking for a lightweight battery thats not going to break the bank. What's the minimum CCA I can get away with? Would 180 be enough?
180 Is pretty whimpy. Probably want at least 400.
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I run a Odyssey PC680 Battery (170 CCA). $110 at Amazon.
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I have had a Deca EXT 14 for a while. It is super cheap and super light. I have had great luck for 3 years.
EXT14 has 220...which should be fine. Just ordered one from lowes.com for $72...store pickup.
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EXT14 has 220...which should be fine. Just ordered one from lowes.com for $72...store pickup.
Nice! Yeah I bought one figuring that worse case it doesn't work and I am out $75. 3 years later I have had zero issues! I put maybe 3k miles a year and dontwinter drive the car either!
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https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ve6z...ampaign=psb_sq

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Lithium ion 4.7 lbs 580 CCA
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https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ve6z...ampaign=psb_sq

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Lithium ion 4.7 lbs 580 CCA
I saw this awhile back and was interested in getting one. Do you know the part number of the WPS battery? Also its a direct bolt on with stock bracket? It appears that way and all I would have to do is buy the terminals myself.
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