needed cold cranking amps

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needed cold cranking amps

04 Apr 2011 21:03

when buying a new battery, what cold cranking amps do i need for kz1000 with ported head, larger cams? 210, 230, 270? thanks Joe

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Re: needed cold cranking amps

04 Apr 2011 22:30

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The compression ratio will have a big affect on this as well.

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Re: needed cold cranking amps

04 Apr 2011 22:38

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tachrev wrote: The compression ratio will have a big affect on this as well.

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Re: needed cold cranking amps

06 Apr 2011 18:39

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i will let u know what i have in my kz1200. im at work right now.

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Re: needed cold cranking amps

06 Apr 2011 19:28 - 06 Apr 2011 19:28

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tachrev wrote: The compression ratio will have a big affect on this as well.

[strike]Static[/strike] Dynamic compression would be more important, which can change depending on valve timing.

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Re: needed cold cranking amps

06 Apr 2011 20:52

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mine is about 200cca.

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: needed cold cranking amps

06 Apr 2011 21:11

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mark1122 wrote: mine is about 200cca.

thanks mark:)

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