Interstate Battery Group 47

[RodneyW]

After five years, it is getting to be time to replace the battery in my Fastback. I went exploring Interstate, and I called them to ask where I might fight a dealer who sells Group 42 batteries. I was told they have phased them out and a Group 47 battery will serve in its place (with a higher CCA by the way). Anyone hear similarly or have used the Group 47 battery?

Thanks.
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(1) No matter what the world brings, I am never anything but happy driving my Ghia.

(2) The Fastback is running, rolling and, especially important, stopping. Interior is done. Driving more often; commuting on occasion. Dreaming of paint.

'71 Bahia Red Karmann Ghia Coupe
'71 Marina Blue Type 3 Fastback
'03 Reflex Silver Passat Wagon (sold but still in the family)

[Tram]

[RodneyW]

Thanks for the reply Tram. According to the Interstate website, the 42 is 1/8th of an inch wider and the 47 is 1/4 of an inch taller. What do you think, does 1/4 inch under the seat make a difference?
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(1) No matter what the world brings, I am never anything but happy driving my Ghia.

(2) The Fastback is running, rolling and, especially important, stopping. Interior is done. Driving more often; commuting on occasion. Dreaming of paint.

'71 Bahia Red Karmann Ghia Coupe
'71 Marina Blue Type 3 Fastback
'03 Reflex Silver Passat Wagon (sold but still in the family)

[blankmange]

I bought a 42 late last year at a NAPA store...
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[RodneyW]

I can buy a 42 at Advance Auto. I was just curious to know if anyone else had heard that Interstate discontinued 42s and claim to replace them with the 47s. It would fit in my Ghia without question, but under the seat in the Fastback might not work.
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(1) No matter what the world brings, I am never anything but happy driving my Ghia.

(2) The Fastback is running, rolling and, especially important, stopping. Interior is done. Driving more often; commuting on occasion. Dreaming of paint.

'71 Bahia Red Karmann Ghia Coupe
'71 Marina Blue Type 3 Fastback
'03 Reflex Silver Passat Wagon (sold but still in the family)

[Dfasty]

you might put a cheap rubber mat over the battery for that little margin of
insulation.
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70 fastback automatic 06 invader

[Erik G]

yeah, I'd be way nervous about it being taller. All the more reason to go to optima I guess (can be mounted sideaways

[vdubin]

Do the easy thing. Convert to a 75 series where the posts are on the side.

[Erik G]

Ive thought about that, but I have side post on my truck, and I hate it. When tightening the bolts, the power connects on and off, causing issues with my stereo, and those tiny terminals make it a pain for jump starting

[Tram]

[RodneyW]

The Interstate Group 47 is in and working without incident. It fit without any particular challenges. I will post immediately if problems arise. Hopefully this thread will be of value for anyone told Interstate doesn't make a Group 42 anymore.
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(1) No matter what the world brings, I am never anything but happy driving my Ghia.

(2) The Fastback is running, rolling and, especially important, stopping. Interior is done. Driving more often; commuting on occasion. Dreaming of paint.

'71 Bahia Red Karmann Ghia Coupe
'71 Marina Blue Type 3 Fastback
'03 Reflex Silver Passat Wagon (sold but still in the family)

[Mike Fisher]

I keep a small carpet square on top of my Group 42 just for the Hell of it.
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