I need new battery. What specs?

[KatoKato]

...A slightly more powerful battery than the Odyssey PC680 is contained in a Vector Manufacturing VEC012 portable power pack

How would you use the VEC012 as a replacement? Have you tried this?

[Gunter]

Originally posted by afterburn 549
I dont want to say this, my brain says dont, but my fingers ( their fault) want to know - why not a PC 680 ??? it is the most simple solution !!

Where would this PC 680 be found in civilized Canada?
What is a PC 680?
Is it the maintenance-free $60 wonder that can leak, eat the battery tray and release fumes into the trunk?

Ah, I see; it's an Odyssey Dry-cell?
So, how much would this PC 680 be in the Seattle area?
And, does it have the "lips" to fit into a 911 tray?

[afterburn 549]

Go tell your NAPA dealer to order you one / or our host may sell them. Unless you need a a 2 hour reserve with every thing on , it is the best way to go. IMO

[Gunter]

Sounds good, afterburn:
Can you post a picture of the PC 680 installed in your 911, please?

[KCinBR]

does anyone have the correct part# for the optima red top battery that I would need for my 88 carrera. The more I read and search the more confused I get.

[Gunter]

KC:
The Optima Red weighs quite a bit, is not cheap and you have to make a holding-fixture (Adapter plate) for it.
More search?

[afterburn 549]

I am pic stupid still. I installed it in the most forward end of the car just off center (passenger side) Pc680 people makes a nice hold dwn bracket too.
Lots put them in the smuggler box, my theory is too much weight to the rear.
Ran new BIG cables back to starter and one for ground. Will start, no problem even at freezing temps.

[Por_sha911]

Originally posted by KCinBR
does anyone have the correct part# for the optima red top battery that I would need for my 88 carrera. The more I read and search the more confused I get.

I just installed the 34/78 with 800 CCA. You can use the 75/35 which has 720 CCA (its a little cheaper and lighter). A 6.99 white plastic cutting board was my mounting setup. I used the exact system in: this thread. No major skills required.

[Early_S_Man]

Kato,

The AGM battery in the Vector Jump-start pack is a typical motorcycle/lawn tractor battery with perforated posts ... i.e., not SAE battery terminals. Probably superior to SAE terminals in most respects, actually, if you are willing to alter the lugs on your battery cables!

No, I haven't done this install ... just postulating on a source for a low-cost AGM sealed battery of 19 Ah capacity.

My preference/suggestion would be a Miata battery for $92 ... the price has risen in the past couple of months!

[KCinBR]

Originally posted by Por_sha911
I just installed the 34/78 with 800 CCA. You can use the 75/35 which has 720 CCA (its a little cheaper and lighter). A 6.99 white plastic cutting board was my mounting setup. I used the exact system in: this thread. No major skills required.

PERFECT!!!!! the link you provided was just what the doctor ordered

Thanks much...................KC

[Hendog]

Originally posted by KCinBR
PERFECT!!!!! the link you provided was just what the doctor ordered

Thanks much...................KC

I just picked up my Optima 34/78 today and returned the other battery. I'm installing as per the provided link as well. Much thanks to Ed Hughes for providing that simple solution.

[Gunter]

Good choice, Henri.
Please, tell me the size and weight.
Where did you buy it and how much?
Many thanks,
Gunter

[Hendog]

Originally posted by Gunter
Good choice, Henri.
Please, tell me the size and weight.
Where did you buy it and how much?
Many thanks,
Gunter

38 lbs (my old battery weighed 58 lbs!!)
Lordco; $197

check Optima power! for dimensions.