Allerno Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi guys, just another quick question for you all. What type of car battery best suits the GT6 MK2?I have been searching through the internet for some answers and have come up with several different types of battery size to use, but none that have really stood out as being the one that the majority have used...So far I have seen 027, and 063 batteries come up a few times, and in the Haynes guide (the original one) it suggests using a battery with 56Ah (if that is relevant)Anyway I leave the suggestions to the professionals once more!Thanks again in advance for your answers!Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I think the best answer to this is get the biggest most powerful battery that will fit in the battery tray.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 A 62ah and 600 cranking amps turns a six over quite nicely54 ah is OK for the Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 i've been using a unipart battery for ages now with no problems, holds up to the RBRR easily!unipart GBA3065EN 510A/hr 59R/C 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I fitted a Bosch Silver battery to one of my other carsI bought it from Halfords as they offer a 5 year warranty (as long as you keep the receipt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Was just looking at Halfords and......Halfords Calcium Battery HCB072 Guarantee: 4 YearsStartup Power: 550 AmpsType: CalciumAH Value: 68Bench Charge: 6.8 AmpsDimensions (LxDxH): 261x175x220mmReserve capacity: 125Weight (kg): 16.69This is for the GT6, always look under rover for triumph parts in Halfords. Personnally I'm going to use the gt6 battery for my spitfire as injection will arrive next year.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Chris, autoexpress (or one of the similar named car mags) did some in-depth tsting of batteries. They found the non-calcium version actually had more oomph in it at low temp or something. Could be handy for you ;)Also, if you buy at halfords make sure you have access to a tradecard, I think it is about 30% off their own batteries. Otherwise plenty of other places sell exide, varta, bosch etc batteries.I have found the 063 to be a good value battery, worked absolutely fine on my 2.5 vitesse, all year round. Standard starter motor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 michael_charlton wrote:A 62ah and 600 cranking amps turns a six over quite nicely54 ah is OK for the Spitfire £48.00 from a local factor we have a trade account with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 cliftyhanger wrote:Also, if you buy at halfords make sure you have access to a tradecard, I think it is about 30% off their own batteries. Otherwise plenty of other places sell exide, varta, bosch etc batteries.I have found the 063 to be a good value battery, worked absolutely fine on my 2.5 vitesse, all year round. Standard starter motor too.Yes mate I have a trade card saves me a small fortune. Was looking at the Bosch batterys. Is there much trade discount on these???Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Nope, a lot less % on non-halfords stuff. Saying that, their batteries used to be made by yuasa, jap so were good. Not sure now. However, their batteries have never been an issue for me. And I have fitted about a dozen over the years to various cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Will get the Halfords one for a GT6 then. That should be able to run injection shouldn't it?Ah 61Cold crank 600amps???Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 EFI shouldn't make a lot of difference at all. Its only a pump and ecu. Not huge current draw at all, especially compared to starter. Alternator may be an idea for when the heater/lights/heated seats etc are on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 cliftyhanger wrote:Nope, a lot less % on non-halfords stuff. Not aways. Bosch bulbs give a far larger discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 back to the same old discussion , but halfords (discounted or not) are just a rip off compared to a good motor factor!!!if you want to pay halfords prices then give your money to me and i'll wander down the local partco and make some beer money!!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 cliftyhanger wrote:. Alternator may be an idea for when the heater/lights/heated seats etc are on :)Alternator is a new 55amp denso conversion. Should be fine.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Forgot to add, the Herald battery is 625 cca. I'll check the number later is anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'd never go for anything other than Bosch after abusing two of them thoroughly — hold their charge forever.Totally drained them a few times (lights on) — left for 6 months and no issue at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitNoir Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Sounds like I made a lucky choice then. Bosch Group/Size 34 with 630 CCA.Been working like a champ even with all the sitting and cranking.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 how about a second battery in the passenger foot well wired in parallel to the main one this would aid cranking in very cold conditions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Yes bob it will but make sure you dis connect it after as you alternator wont handle both.My current battery is a 32ah 230 cold crank. Suppose to be standard.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Ok, Halfords..... Bosch silver battery HSB075Ah61Cold Crank 600amp£114 normal price, Trade card price £75.Think I will invest.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 when i replaced my alternator i was told it was a bigger capacity. so i,m hoping it would cope with two spitfire sized batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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