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Batteries for 1971 911
Hi, I need 2 new batteries for a 1971 911 E, Im in the san francisco bay area. Can someone point me to a dealer? Interstate no longer carries the ones I bought 10 years ago. thanks
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05-05-2009, 04:13 PM
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For a Long Nose, you have several choises:
Replace your twin batteries with a single Optima on its side. You will need to fabricate a hold down and fool with your leads. Not hard if you have any mechanical competence. I used a flat braided ground lead and placed the negative (ground) end inside the battery box. I bought my red top at Costco and I think it is a Model 75/25 or a 34/78; A pair of Miata Batteries; or A pair of Sonnenschein DF75 (A512 /40 A) gel cells - www.batterysales.com (exact fit as well).
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05-05-2009, 04:26 PM
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I put 2 Deka batteries in mine. If you have any questions, let me know.
Deka - Another Dual Battery Option
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05-05-2009, 06:17 PM
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I went with one optima, i ad to fab up a hold down and mount the battery on its side. Check out rennline for other optons
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05-05-2009, 07:04 PM
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Interstate still supplies the 911U battery, some of the distributors chose not to carry them. You can try a different distributor.
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05-06-2009, 04:28 AM
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i went with the sonnenshnoozensteinmeisterbrau just to avoid the fabrication bull****. actually was considering factory weight distribution as well.
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05-06-2009, 07:22 AM
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FYI the Garner NC Interstate warehouse had the U911 batteries for $103.95 as of 6/16/2009. I had to call Interstate, get a person, and they connected me to the local warehouse...
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06-16-2009, 09:26 AM
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I just put a new Interstate in my '72. They're still around and work just fine.
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06-16-2009, 10:52 AM
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Hmm, I'll give them a call!
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