Superbird battery.

[Dr V]

Took the bird on its maiden voyage last night.   What a fun car to drive.  And, an awful lot of finger pointing as I went down the road.   Anyways, I need a battery and my dad looked one up in the exide book and it had 8 different optional sizes.  Any Idea how many CCA's I need for a 440+6 and also the group number would be a big help too.    Thanks

[nascarxx29]

Without looking it up I believe its group 27

[Charger-Bodie]

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=battery+mopar&page=2

Get a repro turbo start Sealed batery. The link is to summit,they seem to have the best price.

[nascarxx29]

http://www.mymopar.com/battery.htm  Know if you can find a group 27 for appearance with modern internals you got the best of both worlds   I ve gotten 9 years out of a sears diehard series 75 gold.Been in all my cars.And its still in use

The original battery and the repo ones with the vented caps .Contracted and expanded spewing acid vapors .And contributed to underhood damage battery tray rot out and frame rail on the left side.large holes in fenderwell etc etc

[swissmopar]

This is the repro battery: Mopar S27MR - Late Restoration Battery; I have in serveral cars - available maintenance free or with acid

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/reba.html             U$229.00

Product Specifications

Crank Amps @ 32o F 875
Cold Crank Amps @ 0o F 700
Reserve Capacity 160
Length 12"
Width 6 3/4"
Height 9"
Plates Per Battery 102
Dry Weight 57 lbs.
Positive Post Location Front Left

Red caps for:
1969 - 1971 : 426, 440
1972 - 1973 : 440
1974 : 400, 440

[gtx6970]

Group 27's are still avail thru Mopar for about $120 , sealed and maint free , but obviously not OE correct.

[Dr V]

Thanks for the replies gang.   Ordered my sealed group 27 today.