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Old 21-02-2014, 07:56 PM
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Just wondered what everyone's running battery wise on there escort rs turbos? I have an 075 round post on there at the min which is totally shot as I've got next to no cold cranking amps, have the option to keep with a round post or go back to the original square post as all the terminals are still there. A lot of posts about using diesel battery's with bigger cranking amps so probably looking down that route.
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I struggled to find a good one with square posts so opted for round, and the guy threw in the adapters I needed.

Not sure what the original batteries were power wise, but the guy that tested my broken battery recommended a Varta blue dynamic 60ah.
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065 battery on mine, does the job just fine.
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Originally Posted by Chopshop85
I struggled to find a good one with square posts so opted for round, and the guy threw in the adapters I needed.

Not sure what the original batteries were power wise, but the guy that tested my broken battery recommended a Varta blue dynamic 60ah.
Do you know what number battery it is?
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Originally Posted by studabear
065 battery on mine, does the job just fine.
Do want to go lower than what's already fitted on there really
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Originally Posted by S2 Cabby
Do you know what number battery it is?
I believe its an 075. I'm pretty sure its the biggest one Varta do that will fit in the escort battery tray.
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Whatever battery is fitted, the alternator has to be capable of properly charging it.

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097 fits escort battery tray.
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Originally Posted by TommysKeeper
097 fits escort battery tray.
or 096 if you want a round post version.
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