Griffdowg

New Member

• Aug 12, 2009

• #1

Just a quick one.

What size battery do you have/need to run a V8? the PO of my lightweight bought a huge Numax truck battery that I cannot find a battery box for I want to relocate it in the engine bay, but its massive. Thinking of a downsize? whats standard to run these things? dont understand spark ignition I have no extra electrics, no reverse light, no fog lights, no stereo just headlights, tail lights and indicators.

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G-man

BBQ king

• Aug 12, 2009

• #2

200'x100'x50' should be sufficient

 

Griffdowg

New Member

• Aug 12, 2009

• #3

Feet? your nuts.

Here is the 1 i got 655 Numax Commercial Battery 12V 140AH - Commercial Vehicle Battery - Numax Commercial Battery Range

"suitable for a DAF fraighter"

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Aug 12, 2009

• #4

Just to start the engine as the alternator takes over the standard items when running then use a 069 or 072 which is the standard battery for a RRC and disco 1

Compare sizes/power/price of batteries with this link. Car Batteries, Cheap Car Batteries, Replacement Car Batteries, Next Day Delivery from Perfomancebatteries.co.uk

 

Khryztal

New Member

• Aug 12, 2009

• #5

Car Batteries, Cheap Car Batteries, Replacement Car Batteries, Next Day Delivery from Perfomancebatteries.co.uk
That site lists a bloody lot of batteries. They can also advise over the phone as to the best size/ power rating.
For example the RR classic 3.9 is a 278 x 175 x 190 mm 72 power with 660 cold crank amps.

 

Griffdowg

New Member

• Aug 12, 2009

• #6

yer, i was thinking of an AH in that range... same as diesel. Thanks for the confirmation chaps. Think I will go smaller and move the battery from the back into the engine bay

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