New Member, first question, hopefully simple

[Alan73Charger]

Hey guys,

Just got my 73 Charger delivered yesterday and I'm making my "list" of things to do.  The car could use a battery.  Would the Turbo Start S27MRL been in my 318 car from the factory?  I found one for $219 and I'm ready to buy, but I'm seeing some information saying this battery would of only been found in a 440 car in 73.  Would it be overkill for my 318 or still a wise choice?  If not what battery would you guys recommend?

Thanks and I'll be posting some pictures of the car soon!

[nvrbdn]

I wont be able to help with the battery question, but welcome to the group. congrats on the charger purchase.

[XH29N0G]

Welcome too.  And a question - I gather you are looking for a battery to be 'correct' in the restoration sense, but I am not quite sure from the last few statements you make in your post.  Either way, someone on here will have an answer.  (I am not using a period-correct looking battery - so also not the person to answer the post).

[polywideblock]

welcome to the site          don't think you can have "over kill " with batteries  . I have one on order for the roadrunner  

   I think it would of come down the line with  the  green top one but  

[DixieRestoParts]

Hey guys,

Just got my 73 Charger delivered yesterday and I'm making my "list" of things to do.  The car could use a battery.  Would the Turbo Start S27MRL been in my 318 car from the factory?  I found one for $219 and I'm ready to buy, but I'm seeing some information saying this battery would of only been found in a 440 car in 73.  Would it be overkill for my 318 or still a wise choice?  If not what battery would you guys recommend?

Thanks and I'll be posting some pictures of the car soon!

Hi Alan,

You car would have used a Group 24 battery, not 27. However, the 27 won't  hurt it if you want to use one.

Good luck with your car and welcome to the site!
Randy

[Alan73Charger]

Thanks guys, that's what I needed to know.  Looks like the S24MG green top would of been the battery.  Summit has it for $209 with free shipping, I don't think I'll beat that.  I'll have some pictures up this weekend. 

[Baldwinvette77]

i put a 2002 honda civic battery in my charger with a bigblock, it worked fine just my   but compression ratio and ignition style (points, HEI, MSD) are a factor.

a bigger battery needs a bigger alternator, and more cranking amps means a shorter backup life if the alternator was to die on the road.

a 440 battery is likely matched with an alternator with higher amperage. but im just thinking outloud here  

Anyway, Welcome to the site Alan, hope you find your time here useful  

[Mopar Nut]

Welcome aboard!

[tan top]

hello & welcome 

[Pete in NH]

Hi,

Welcome to the group. On my 71 the stock battery was a group 24. I ordered the heavy duty battery option and the car came through with a group 27 battery. It never hurts to have a little more battery capacity.