03-29-2009, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Des Moines,
IA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #373,Shelby FE Alum Block #077, 488 stroker, Tunnel Port, Dual-TMP DP Holleys
Posts: 91
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Give the Braille battery a look
I have had 3 Ultimas and have since gone to the carbon fiber Braille battery offering. Very light weight. Early on SPF had some issues with thin fiberglass in the battery well.
I also bought a Battery Tender. Perminately wired the hookup pigtail to come through the battery hold-down/lid. I keep the tender on it at all times when the car is in the garage. The gel batteries are very sensitive to over charging. I think the key to battery longevity (in a collectible or special interest car) is to drive the car everyday or have a Tender.
Braille is available throught Jegs and I think Summit as well as the Tender. Bought mine from Jegs and comes with 1 yr warranty. It is priced about the same as a yellow top Ultima.
Ray
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