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Old 02-18-2011, 06:20 PM   #96 (permalink)
darlo
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I am seriously considering deleting my alternator, after reading through this topic! If I go with 4 12V 750CCA deep cycle batteries (costco), would they last longer than if I simply went with one or two? What I mean is, is 1/2 killing one battery worse than 1/8th killing 4?

If I buy 4 @ $80 = $320 and they last 2 years, that is $13.33 per month.

If I buy 1 @ $80 = $80 and it lasts me only 3 months..... = $26.67 per month.

I know I would be sacrificing some rolling resistance due to the weight, but if it is better in the long term........

I wont have an issue with the water pump.....I can find another belt for that for $10 or so.....
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