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MG TD TF 1500 - Battery new type ??

Just saw this, has anyone had experience with this type of battery? Just curious. PJ

Cranking Amps: 750
Maximum Output: 750 Amps
Amp Hours: 22
Weight: 14.5 lbs
Dimensions: 3-1/16"L x 7-1/8"W



Paul161

No experience specifically, but that looks like a general purpose battery, not an automotive one. If so, it might not do well in an automotive application, with wide environmental temperature fluctuations and lots of vibration.
S Maas

The ad says, "Designed for use as an additional battery to power your high-performance sound system." The battery posts don't look like they would accept automotive battery cables.

Tim
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TW Burchfield

I think modern batteries are infinitely superior to those fitted to our cars when they were new. I bought a new "Alphaline" battery from the Battery Megastore shortly after starting the restoration of the TF over three years ago. I have used it for testing all the electrical components, for the initial start up of the engine, without the dynamo and it is now the car's regular battery. I have never had to charge it externally.

Jan T
J Targosz

I have an Optima in the TF, it's covered with a fake cover making it look like an old style and it works very well. Only installed it as it's profile is lower than most and I can install or remove it without unfastening the rear bonnet hinge bracket. PJ
Paul161

I wonder how this compares to the Optima. It's certainly smaller, but has around the same output but less amp hours.
Geoffrey M Baker

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