[V8] Battery for 1990 V8

[Ed Kellock]

I just did a quick check and found that I have an interesting
collection of batteries.

Autozone lists a group 48.

Of my collection:
93 V8 --- group 49  Napa
92 V8 --- group 41  FLAPS
91 V8 --- group 93  Interstate
90 V8 --- group 93  ??
91 Avant --- group 91 FLAPS

I always thought the 93 was the correct group for these, but 49 is
nearly as large so would not surprise me.   The group 41 looks
miniscule and a bit too tall in there.

The Interstate group 93 in my 91 was in there when I bought it in 1999
and did not seem brand new then.  It has only recently started to show
occasional signs of failure when I leave the car parked too long
between runs.  I disconnect the neg post now to avoid that.  It's
probably healthier for it I imagine.

I have a Vector charge which has a reconditioning feature that seems
to help keep these things alive.  That combined with the Vector jump
box makes having all these beasts a lot easier.

Ed

All of these are the batteries in the car when I bought them except
for the 90 V8, which also had a 93 which died and was replaced by
another 93 out of a car at the local junkyard.  The "new" one looked
brand new when I found it in the junkyard V8 and I think they hit me
for 15 bux with a 30 or 90 day warranty.



On 1/14/08, Ingo Rautenberg <ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Zay!
>
> Whatever brand you get, remember that the proper V8 Battery is a
> group 49 (not 48 like all the auto parts stores will tell you).  Also
> used by Merciless Benz Cars.
>
> Ingo
>
>
> On Jan 14, 2008, at 2:18 PM, Campozano, Zay (CORP IT) wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I wanted the lists opinion and recommendations on a good battery.  The
> > car is up and running with the usual little issues (sensors, etc.) but
> > it has been running excellently now that the timing belt and all
> > related
> > parts have been done.  Half shafts and tie rods are next.
> >
> > Some of you have either called or e-mailed (diemarthadie, tfh, etc.).
> > Sorry if I have not gotten back to you.  Please e-mail me so we can
> > catch up and square things up at the same time.
> >
> > All battery recommendations with pro's and con's appreciated.
> >
> > Zay Campozano
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