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Skandocious
11-19-2008, 07:14 PM
Trista and her sister went to Costco to get a new battery and they found one that was the same group and fitment code, but was 850 CCA, while the one she already had was 650 CCA. Is it okay to run the higher CCA or will that fry the starter wiring?
TexasNomad
11-19-2008, 07:15 PM
I don't think the cranking Amps would danger any thing.
I have a 950CCA bat on my truck and Bronco.
dragogt
11-19-2008, 07:20 PM
It will actually be a little easer on the starter, less cranking time.
Skandocious
11-19-2008, 07:21 PM
Good deal. Thanks guys.
smokey
11-19-2008, 07:22 PM
A higher CCA won't hurt a thing. Just have better cranking power in low temps like you guys really need it out there :)
Skandocious
11-19-2008, 07:23 PM
A higher CCA won't hurt a thing. Just have better cranking power in low temps like you guys really need it out there :)Yeah it gets pretty cold out here. The other day I had to wear a SWEATSHIRT! :D
ford4life69
11-19-2008, 07:35 PM
what did it get to? like 50 or something....
dragogt
11-19-2008, 07:37 PM
Na it probably dropped down to 65*
Skandocious
11-19-2008, 07:42 PM
:nana: :nana: :nana:
blackhat620
11-19-2008, 08:48 PM
Definition of CCA: The discharge load measured in amps that a new, fully charged battery, operating at 0° F (-17.8° C), can deliver for 30 seconds while maintaining the voltage above 7.2 volts.
www.batteryfaq.org

Always buy the largest physical size battery that will safely fit in your vehicle with the highest CCA available.