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AGM [Optima-type] battery in chrome bumper B

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Here's probably more info on batteries then you'd ever want to know, but if you scroll down to the AGM section, they give you all the pros and cons.
 
I think Advanced Auto sells them now. Reg. and Deep cycle. Pricy though. PJ
 
While on the topic of batteries, is there a cheap alternative to the ludicrously expensive battery boxes sold at Moss and elsewhere? Am I missing something about the plastic used: is it special in some way, making it super expensive?
 
I love my optima yellowtop. Never have had a problem with starting even with temps sub -40 and it handels heavy winching with the light on without breaking a sweat. Great battery.
 
you have a winch on your B?!??!? That brings new meaning to "MG Wrecker Service" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

I know you meant your truck /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
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you have a winch on your B?!??!? That brings new meaning to "MG Wrecker Service" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

I know you meant your truck /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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Ah. I figured he was a Boy Scout in an earlier life. You know: Be prepared. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif

Sure would solve the question of towing points with that gorgeous front-end.

R.
 
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if you try to rapid charge it with a 40amp charger, you'll destroy it.

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Does that mean you can't jump it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
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if you try to rapid charge it with a 40amp charger, you'll destroy it.

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Does that mean you can't jump it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

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A quick jump shouldn't hurt it. But it won't take a 20amp fast charge. You need about an amp for lots of hours (24 or so).
 
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