69-73 battery's ??? what others work

herman maire · 07-19-2007, 07:44 AM

just wondering if any other battery makers have a battery that fits in the stock battery box besides interstate and the dealer . I called interstate ... they have ONE in stock and will take a month to get another.

all replys apreciated

Thanks

Long Nose · 07-19-2007, 08:27 AM

I just picked up two from a supplier in North Vancouver, right next to Targa Performance on Welch Street, he had to order them but it only took a couple of days. They fit and work great.

pwd72s · 07-19-2007, 08:45 AM

Herman, I ran Sonnenschein Gel Cells...these are a german made battery that match the original fit exactly. All my car files are with Evren in Istanbul now. If memory serves, they are available through a company called Fort Lauderdale Battery in Florida...

They weren't cheap, but they fit perfectly and totally eliminate the fear of acid spill and fumes eating your car and/or carpeting.

jpnovak · 07-19-2007, 08:49 AM

Odyssey PC925 will fit and work with the stock tie downs. They make one with a vertical mount. YOu might need a small spacer block behind the battery to take up space.

herman maire · 07-19-2007, 09:01 AM

Thanks guys I really appreciate it... I just put a order in with PORSCHE for 2 batteries for the total of $420!!! Did I just make a mistake??

How much do the other batteries sell for?

pwd72s · 07-19-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by herman maire
Thanks guys I really appreciate it... I just put a order in with PORSCHE for 2 batteries for the total of $420!!! Did I just make a mistake??

How much do the other batteries sell for?

you may have goofed. Are the Porsche batteries gel-cell, or liquid acid? I'm really sold on the gel-cell technology. Going by a fading memory, but I think I paid around $400 for the Sonnenschiens. Kept them fully charged with a battery tender, loved 'em!

herman maire · 07-19-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by pwd72s
you may have goofed. Are the Porsche batteries gel-cell, or liquid acid? I'm really sold on the gel-cell technology. Going by a fading memory, but I think I paid around $400 for the Sonnenschiens. Kept them fully charged with a battery tender, loved 'em!

Thanks again for the reply but I think I goofed again

..... I canceled my order with Porsche right after reading all your replys and I just bought 2 Odyssey DRY CELL batteries locally. I dont know how good these batteries are but I will have them tomorrow morning VS next week with the porsche ones

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PWD- If I had more time I would look into your gel batteries, my next car will have these. Thanks.

thanks again for all the replys

I have been trying 2 days to try and find a battery that fits with NO LUCK...

2 odysse PC925's on there way

911pcars · 07-19-2007, 10:59 AM

Herman,
I would have suggested reviewing the archives before you pulled the trigger. According to Odyssey specs:

Cold Cranking Amps: 380
Dimensions: 6 5/8" x 7.0" x 4 15/16"
Weight: 25.5 pounds

In your cold climate, you might be better served by using a battery/batteries with a higher cold cranking spec. There's also a weight penalty of 50+ lbs. with the two Odysseys, if that is of any consequence.

For example, a single Optima, also a sealed-type, weighs approx. 35 lbs. and has a cold cranking amp rating of 800. However, installing this requires some fabricated brackets to secure it on it's side.

Sherwood
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c911s · 07-19-2007, 03:15 PM

Replaced batteries in my 73 last month
Found replacement batteries at Davidson Battery Service at 550 E. Broadway, Vancouver; they had a special on so I saved about $14 on each battery. Battery that fits the early 911 battery box is a Davidson SMF53646. Cost of each was about 102.00 with 13% taxes.