Rod VZ Storm
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Hi Guys
Ive just fitted a new battery to my V6 ute and thought id post up what I found to help others. (sorry for the long post, I'll explain my process) I was running the original battery for 2 1/2 years and 50K's with no problems but i normally replace my batteries every 2-3 years to err on the safe side so not to get stranded somewhere. I have driving lights, run two way radios and also tow a trailer with additional clearance lighting etc ..... so i wanted the biggest battery I could fit in. I didnt want to buy a nasty non-chain brand battery.
I did a moderate amount of looking around at various retail automotive stores and Kmart etc. Everyone had the standard size batterys in stock (around 430CCA and 85mins RC) or a slightly bigger capacity. Most of the battery manufacturers web sites gave a couple of choices for the VZ, but nothing much bigger than standard. The VZ needs a battery with botton side ledges on the long sides so the clamp can hold it down. A number of the marine and 4x4 batteries do not have the ledges on them. They have smooth sides and they only suit clamping down with a bar across the top.
My local inderpendant mechanic sells Century Batterys and he rung his rep for me. They tracked down a couple of options.
I went with a :
Century NS70L
520 CCA & 110mins RC
Cost me $150. Im not saying this is cheap. Im happy to give my local guy my business and loyalty.
This is a conventional screw cap lead acid battery. Its about 255mm long and just fits in the battery tray with 5mm length to spare. Width is the same as the OEM battery. Its about 20mm higher than the OEM battery, but the bonnet still shuts safely. It has a 2 year warranty
EDIT: There was some concern since I originally posted this that the VZ needs a calcium alloy style battey in it. My mechanic has since spoken to the Century technical people who claimed this battery is a calcium style and is fine to use in my vehicle. Im only stating what I was told. There is no stickers saying its the calcium type.
Note: Im not associated with Century in anyway. I think a few other brands have the NS70L size as well, according to google
Im not saying this is the biggest capacity battery available for the VZ, as ive seen AGM Absorbed Glass Mat style batteries with more CCA in a similar physical size but pricing is upwards of $200.
I assume that V8's and sedans would have the same battery and engine bay arrangement as my V6 ute. I hope that this info can help some other members that run extra accessories or have sound systems installed in their car.
cheers
Rod
Ive just fitted a new battery to my V6 ute and thought id post up what I found to help others. (sorry for the long post, I'll explain my process) I was running the original battery for 2 1/2 years and 50K's with no problems but i normally replace my batteries every 2-3 years to err on the safe side so not to get stranded somewhere. I have driving lights, run two way radios and also tow a trailer with additional clearance lighting etc ..... so i wanted the biggest battery I could fit in. I didnt want to buy a nasty non-chain brand battery.
I did a moderate amount of looking around at various retail automotive stores and Kmart etc. Everyone had the standard size batterys in stock (around 430CCA and 85mins RC) or a slightly bigger capacity. Most of the battery manufacturers web sites gave a couple of choices for the VZ, but nothing much bigger than standard. The VZ needs a battery with botton side ledges on the long sides so the clamp can hold it down. A number of the marine and 4x4 batteries do not have the ledges on them. They have smooth sides and they only suit clamping down with a bar across the top.
My local inderpendant mechanic sells Century Batterys and he rung his rep for me. They tracked down a couple of options.
I went with a :
Century NS70L
520 CCA & 110mins RC
Cost me $150. Im not saying this is cheap. Im happy to give my local guy my business and loyalty.
This is a conventional screw cap lead acid battery. Its about 255mm long and just fits in the battery tray with 5mm length to spare. Width is the same as the OEM battery. Its about 20mm higher than the OEM battery, but the bonnet still shuts safely. It has a 2 year warranty
EDIT: There was some concern since I originally posted this that the VZ needs a calcium alloy style battey in it. My mechanic has since spoken to the Century technical people who claimed this battery is a calcium style and is fine to use in my vehicle. Im only stating what I was told. There is no stickers saying its the calcium type.
Note: Im not associated with Century in anyway. I think a few other brands have the NS70L size as well, according to google
Im not saying this is the biggest capacity battery available for the VZ, as ive seen AGM Absorbed Glass Mat style batteries with more CCA in a similar physical size but pricing is upwards of $200.
I assume that V8's and sedans would have the same battery and engine bay arrangement as my V6 ute. I hope that this info can help some other members that run extra accessories or have sound systems installed in their car.
cheers
Rod
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