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Hey,

It appears my car is due for a New battery, I'm just wondering if there is a spercific type of battery I would be looking for?

Im currently running a Stock R32 Gts-t

However im about to know it up to Running 1 Bar and a larger fuel pump as well as putting in my new Stereo which contains one 12".

Should this be fine on a Normal Battery? Or should there be a certain type or options to look for.

Thanks,

Essential.

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Just grab the biggest capacity maintainence free battery you can possibly squeeze into the space.

Battery terminals are easily replaced, so is the the wire, so if you cant find a big capacity (ie: ~550CCA) battery with the terminals in the right position, just replace the wire with single guage and a new terminal that handles single guage.

I've put big capacity batteries in every car I've owned as soon as I could and never had another battery problem again (my original kingswood replacement battery is still working, 6 years on from when I got it and is on its 3rd actual car, one of which borked the regulator and was constantly charging the battery yet it never blew up)

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if the battery is to big the altenator wont fully charge it hence it will shorten its life a wast of money indeed. I think what you are trying to ask is what size amp hour battery do i need. in wich case it's best to consult your nearest battry place and get them to test your altenator while they are at it. my 2 cents.

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