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    Quote Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
    , I am going to try to find more info on the small ones made by Odyssey Battery Company. They are gel cells, and are super small. The one I am looking at is only about 7 inches x 3 inches wide and 7 inches high. I need to know if it will have enough power for a sbc with no power accessories, so I will give them a call tomorrow.
    http://www.odysseybatteries.com/bci.htm Actually they're a dry cell rather than jell cell. I use the 925 and it works great. Should be more than enough for your car without lots of accessories and sound system demands. Looks like you're looking at the 680, only 210 cca at 0*f, might be a little skinny, but then you're in a forgiving climate.
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    Oh great, someone with some experience with them. So you think the small one might not have the kick I need? I could move up to the next one if I had to, but space back there is pretty limited.

    Here is the one I've been looking at, Bob.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
    Oh great, someone with some experience with them. So you think the small one might not have the kick I need? I could move up to the next one if I had to, but space back there is pretty limited.

    Here is the one I've been looking at, Bob.


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    You might get away with it if you've got low compression, your starter and ignition are in top shape, and there's not too much leakage in your wiring, as well as good grounds, but imho it's borderline. It'll be interesting to hear what they tell you.
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    I wonder what they build this particular battery for? I understand Optima also makes a compact battery, but I haven't researched that one yet.

    I agree with you, Bob. This one seems a little light duty to me.

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