Pics* Installed a decent Duralast 1000CA battery in OEM location (Big battery)

[lotust]

This is just a small writeup. I was going to do a dual battery install but my budget is pretty tight this year.

I replaced that no name POS OEM battery that was in there. Its pretty god damn big compared to replacement batteries though

I went with the biggest battery Autozone had a 49-DL. Its 850CCA and 1000CA and 155minnute reserve capacity at what wattage/amp draw im not sure (chime in if you know) I made my own tray although it was unnecessary. I used a street sign from work for material. Its dense aluminium. I also had to shorten the OEM bolt down rods. I used a cutoff wheel and some heat to rebend the ends to hook in the OEM locations.

I plan to add a air intake later to make room on the other side for a second battery. Here are some pics.











drain tube entended

[menacekustoms]

Sorry to ask a question not related to this thread, but what did you use to paint your engine cover?

[lotust]

Originally Posted by menacekustoms

Sorry to ask a question not related to this thread, but what did you use to paint your engine cover?

no probmem. Its automotive paint. My stepdad and brother own an autobody shop. I prep it they paint it for free

[6shooter]

looks like good old 209 black sand pearl

[Map06TRD]

did u ask them what dose that battery go to... lol

looks good..

[lotust]

Originally Posted by Map06TRD

did u ask them what dose that battery go to... lol

looks good..

I think its a 7 series BMW lots of electronics in that baby

[BillBrasky]

plannin to jump-start some tractors?

[lotust]

Originally Posted by BillBrasky

plannin to jump-start some tractors?

hehe the wife wants to blow dry her hair while camping plus it was a way of me getting something I dont need. I will add another battery later on when I get some $$$

I also plan on running a coleman fridge overnight ect. Blowing up an air mattress ect..

[menacekustoms]

Originally Posted by 6shooter

looks like good old 209 black sand pearl

That's what I figured, I was just hopin' on the outside chance that there was an alternative. I don't have any family with a bodyshop you lucky bastard. J/K

[lotust]

Originally Posted by menacekustoms

That's what I figured, I was just hopin' on the outside chance that there was an alternative. I don't have any family with a bodyshop you lucky bastard. J/K

[Oxymar00n]

Nice write-up. Thanks!

[nyles]

That battery belongs in a Mercedes-Benz. Just keep your eye on the electrolyte in the battery. This paticular battery is prone to being acid starved due to it's low profile and high plate count. Just a word of caution.

[lotust]

Originally Posted by nyles

That battery belongs in a Mercedes-Benz. Just keep your eye on the electrolyte in the battery. This paticular battery is prone to being acid starved due to it's low profile and high plate count. Just a word of caution.

thanks for the info but can I ask how to know this?

[nyles]

Unless Johnson Controls has changed the top of that battery, you should be able to lift the caps under the handle to see the plates and electrolyte inside of the battery. I would check it at the same time that you check or change the oil.

[lotust]

Originally Posted by nyles

Unless Johnson Controls has changed the top of that battery, you should be able to lift the caps under the handle to see the plates and electrolyte inside of the battery. I would check it at the same time that you check or change the oil.

I will keep an eye on it then. Though its got a 2 year replacement right at auto zone. Thanks for the info. I guess it top secret