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Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 06:59:52 -0800 (PST) I guess that everyone's batteries are dying these days.. I called Interstate and they have 2 batteries that will fit the M3.. a MTP-91, which is a standard group 48/91 (smaller than stock) and MB66-60, which I presume is the same as a group 92, which would be the same size as stock. I opted for a group 48/91 since I live in TX and would rather save 10lbs than have an extra 50 CCAs. You can also get the exide 48/91 which has 60M warranty and has the vent on the correct side of the battery. It's about $10 cheaper than the Interstate. BTW, my old battery was the original and lasted from 4/94 until this week. Pretty good, eh? -Matt From: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com Subject: more info on Interstate batteries Use Interstate's website to find the specific battery they recommend for your model BMW: http://www.interstatebatteries.com/estore/search.asp?N=21+4294574641&Ntx=&Ntk=&Ntt=&Ns=product+Type%7c0||Rank|1&Nu=Part+Number&js=1 Here is a list of Interstate's Automotive batteries, http://www.interstatebatteries.com/www_2001/content/products/product_auto.asp BMWs tend to the following guideline for batteries in the USA
BCI Grp # Interstate Type CCA* CA/ RC Warranty Dimensions (inches)
MCA** (Min.) (Months) L x W x H
E30 4cyl Group 47 [MT-47] 590 740 85 75 9-5/8 x 6-7/8 x 7
All 6cyl Group 48(91) [MT-48] 550 690 96 75 11-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5
[MB66-60] 550 690 96 60 11-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5
Group 91(48) [MTP-91] 700 875 120 85 11-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5
All 8cyl Group 49(93) [MT-49] 750 940 130 75 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5
[MB88-60] 750 940 130 60 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5
Group 93(49) [MPT-93] 850 1065 155 85 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5
MT-42 [example: 1984 BMW 318i(alternate)] Pro-rata warranty: 75 months Weight: 28 pounds Length: 9.63 inches Width: 7 inches Height: 6.75 inches Cranking Amps: 565 Cold Cranking Amps: 450 Voltage: 12 MT-47 [examples: 1984 BMW 325e(alternate)] Pro-rata warranty: 75 months Weight: 30 pounds Length: 9.63 inches Width: 6.88 inches Height: 7 inches Cranking Amps: 740 Cold Cranking Amps: 590 Voltage: 12 MTP-91 [examples: 1995 BMW 318i and 1990 BMW 325i and 1991 BMW 318i and 2001 Z3 (all)] Pro-rata warranty: 85 months Weight: 38.80 pounds Length: 11.38 inches Width: 6.88 inches Height: 6.88 inches Cranking Amps: 875 Cold Cranking Amps: 700 Voltage: 12 MTP-93 [example: 1995 BMW 325i (optional battery) and 2001 BMW X5 4.4l and 2001 BMW 540i and 2005 BMW X5 4.4] Pro-rata warranty: 85 months Weight: 48 pounds Length: 14.38 inches Width: 6.88 inches Height: 6.88 inches Cranking Amps: 1000 Cold Cranking Amps: 850 Voltage: 12 |
