Miata Mailing List: April 1996, Message #31
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   From: "Ryles Dodd" 
Subject: RE: Battery
   Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 13:10:27 -0500

I wouldn't recomend putting a non-gel cel battery in a Miata.  While it may 
work well in day to day driving, there is always the possibility of that mini 
van in your rear end.  Wouldn't want to end up like a Ford Pinto.

Ryles
White 90A

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From: 	miata@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu on behalf of Hathaway, Malcolm
Sent: 	Saturday, March 30, 1996 8:51 AM
To: 	Multiple recipients of list
Subject: 	RE: Battery



>Does anyone know of a good place to get a Battery (besides the dealer)
>for the 1990 Miata.  I dont feel like paying $133.
>Thanks
>Gary S.
>1990 Miata B

Absolutely.  I went to Sears, and after several measurements and capacity 
checks, ( and making sure the new battery has vents) I got a Delco Freedom 
battery - 535 CGA  55-60S  Part no. 2284XX68.  The X's are either 3's and/or 
9's, the crease in my reciept goes right throught the part number (of 
course).  Cost - $57.

This battery fits fairly well in the battery tray (not perfect, but good 
enough), it has side vent-hose connections for battery gases, and it's now 
1.5 years old with no problems.  I was cautious about having the thing tip 
over and spill, since it's not a gel-cell, so I got some very thick foam and 
put the foam between the battery top and the inside of the fender.  This 
sounds clumsy, but it secures the battery well, and relieves concern about 
"interior dings".    They say the battery won't spill even if it tips over, 
but who wants to find out!

They might moan about how they can't give you a warranty because "Its not 
the right battery for your car", so just ask for the battery by model, and 
tell them never mind when they repeatedly ask "What's the make and model".

Goodluck

Mackyboy
MBRG '90