"aarcuda69062" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Lawrence Glickman > wrote:
>
>>
>> OK, it is an experiment.
>>
>> Lg
>
> You measured 230 amperes starter draw in warm conditions.
> Do you think the starter draw will be higher or lower when the
> -10 hits?
>
> If you want reliability, spend the extra bucks for an Optima
> battery.

IIRC peak current when the starter is first engaged is over 500 amps even in
warm weather with the permanent magnet starters
Bob