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What Size Battery

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Hi again all,
I'm just about ready to need a battery for the the Sebring.
I have it mounted in the engine bay as per Gerry's manual.
What size battery do you guys have / recommend?
I think I can get an 067 in the space available. (Should be plenty as the cable runs are short).
As per someone else's idea I have made a removable panel in the wheel arch to aid fitment / removal.

Many thanks
Kev Davies
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This is mine bought 2 years ago fitted into engine bay space nicely. No problems but lightly loaded ( no heater) and trickle charged.

Was best power/size I could find from battery specialist in Tewkesbury ( will try to find name if interested)
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Pics not very clear 54AH (20HR) and 90MIN(RC)
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54 Amp hour battery is fine Kevin.
Don't bother with the Optima ones either. I bought one and it lasted a little over 12 months and then died.
I use Tanya batteries online https://www.tayna.co.uk/ You can search on Ah rating and dimensions and they supply various makes and prices.
Post orientation depends on how you've fitted your leads.
Delivery is pretty sharpish nearly always next day, or the day after.
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Thanks Stew and Stu,
I normally use Tayna Batteries as my supplier too.
Very good service and prices.
I note from the dimensions on their website that I can get an 096 in the same size as the 067.
More than enough amps in that up to 750 cold cranking amps and 74Ah.
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/e38/
Almost makes it an electric Cobra LOL!
Kev Davies
DAX Mk4, 383 Chevy Stroker, Tremec. SOLD
Contemporary CCX 3-4028, 445ci Big Block FORD FE,TKO 600. SOLD
Dax De Dion LS2 and T56. SOLD
1965 Ford Mustang 289 Convertible SOLD
In build Hawk 289 (302) Sebring. Awaiting IVA:D
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