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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 12:17 AM
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Larger battery.

It's possible to replace the current 51R battery with a larger battery without heavy modification to the battery bay area?. Have anyone done it before. Current battery is really not holding up too well in the winter and have to keep charging it between day while having the car seating.

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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 12:33 AM
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search is your frined.

just need a tray and change out the cables
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 01:17 AM
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Physical size is not the determining factor in batteries. A larger battery is possible in the same size space/container.

Battery size is determined by amperage rating. In general the more you pay, the more amperage you'll get.

Shop for amperage not battery size. For any vehicle there's usually at least two different amperage offerings.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 01:33 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 05:12 AM
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You might need a new battery.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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I put in the V6 battery size (24F) about a month ago for better starting during winter. Worked out fine. Used an inventory Bin i found at work as a tray, which was the perfect dimensions. Doesn't move around horizontally at all and all the cables are sufficient length.

Still need to install a proper tie down, just been lazy.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by D4nnyD
I put in the V6 battery size (24F) about a month ago for better starting during winter. Worked out fine. Used an inventory Bin i found at work as a tray, which was the perfect dimensions. Doesn't move around horizontally at all and all the cables are sufficient length.

Still need to install a proper tie down, just been lazy.
Your right. I did some more research, looks like most Honda accord I4 drivers upgraded to 24F and V6 comes with 24F.
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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Your battery is dying. Just replace it with a reputable brand with a great warranty and call it a day.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 08:17 AM
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Sounds like you need a new battery rather than a larger one.

I was having a similar issue with the crappy OEM battery that comes with the car.

I'm running an Interstate 51R battery that has more Cold Cranking Amps (500 vs 430): Car and Truck Automotive Batteries - Buy a Vehicle Battery for Cars or Trucks | Interstate Batteries - Mega-Tron 51R Automotive Battery Five-Year Performance 500 CCA.

The car starts up fine even at 10 degrees F. Goodluck

Originally Posted by johnma
It's possible to replace the current 51R battery with a larger battery without heavy modification to the battery bay area?. Have anyone done it before. Current battery is really not holding up too well in the winter and have to keep charging it between day while having the car seating.

Thanks.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by DLCU2
Sounds like you need a new battery rather than a larger one.

I was having a similar issue with the crappy OEM battery that comes with the car.

I'm running an Interstate 51R battery that has more Cold Cranking Amps (500 vs 430): Car and Truck Automotive Batteries - Buy a Vehicle Battery for Cars or Trucks | Interstate Batteries - Mega-Tron 51R Automotive Battery Five-Year Performance 500 CCA.

The car starts up fine even at 10 degrees F. Goodluck
Yup! got my Interstate at Costco for under $80 with 42 month warranty.
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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DONE, autocraft 24F AGM battery fits right in. Have to flatten the metal hold down to make it fit for a larger size.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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dead battery 08

[B][i have the same problem did you find anything, I did find some good stuff a few months ago.
Originally Posted by johnma
It's possible to replace the current 51R battery with a larger battery without heavy modification to the battery bay area?. Have anyone done it before. Current battery is really not holding up too well in the winter and have to keep charging it between day while having the car seating.

Thanks.
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 10:38 PM
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51r

Yeah I just replaced my small 51r
With a larger AMG 24f (v6)battery. I used a v6 tie down and boom it fitted right in!
cca 680 800 cranking amps
Feels so much better !

Last edited by Itr0059; Jan 25, 2016 at 10:40 PM.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Itr0059
Yeah I just replaced my small 51r
With a larger AMG 24f (v6)battery. I used a v6 tie down and boom it fitted right in!
cca 680 800 cranking amps
Feels so much better !
Did you also get the battery box? Or does our stock tray work?

OEM Acura TSX SEDAN 2010 BATTERY (V6) parts
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 12:17 PM
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I installed mine without the box , if you want to install one the V6 box would be needed ! They are cheap to get anyway. ..!
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