What Cca For R33 Skyline???

[benl1981]

I have a 300cca battery that is a delco maintenance free. It seems to be low on water when you look in it.

Anybody know if you can just flick the lid, seems to be glued on ...

It's only 300cca - is thiss good enough you think...??

Thanks

[GtstCoupe]

if it seams to crank quickly then it is ok ,i think stock is somewhere in that range a few things do you plan to run a stereo in you car if so i would go a little larger to say something like 500-600cca mark ,i run an optima yellow top which is 600cca and is great.

i dont know how full you batt should be being maintance free and all ,i knew i needed a new batt when 4 oclock in the morning came and would have trouble starting due to cold weather, real slow cranking.

and my batt was the genuine r33 nissan battery.

hope this helps

Edited August 29, 2005 by gtstcoupe

[Sumo]

I had a maintenance free battery and it spat acid out into my boot. Now I have a servicable one and its been running fine.

As GTSTcoupe said, if it cranks the car ok leave it, if you are going to run a heap of auxillery gear then you may have to upgrade.

Cheers

Sumo

[benl1981]

Im thinking of wither getting a gel one from the forums ($140) or a new 300cca one from nissan (they do century) for about $70 - thats the one they sell for skylines - it is maintenance free

THe old one is 300cca but I think its had its day. Its charging at 14.3 volts but doesnt hold charge.

[MANWHORE]

IMO, do it once, and do it right the first time.

Ask yourself this question. do you like rusty metal? acid everywhere? paint peeling? acid in your boot carpet? if so, then buy the $70 one.

If you like things clean, put it in, never touch it again, buy the gel one.

I had to make this deicsion, and as i'm sure you're aware of which one I chose

[benl1981]

Yeah - there is already some acid there from the last one. Im going the gel one thanks for the convincing. 140 isnt much if it lasts 4-5 years trouble free.