Will the factory supplied C-Tek charger maintain the AGM battery from Interstate (MTP-H6A)? I am replacing the FIAMM factory battery with one of these. As it is an AGM battery, I read that the float charge required to "tend" it is different. Anyone deal with this? Thanks
I would say yes. That is the same battery in my car. But I would confirm with someone else to make sure.
The MTP-H6A is a Gel Cell the H6 is a Wet Acid Battery. I can't find any Data on the Deltran that makes it specific to a gel cell or standard wet acid, but according to Deltran they have a specific tender for the wet and one for the Gel. The standard may work but I would not risk a $200.00 bat. Just my opinion.
Every reference I read says the MTP-48H6A is a wet cell battery using silver calcium technonlgy, just like the MTP-48H6. It is just a bit more powerful than the H6. This includes Interstate's own specifications on their web site. Does anybody have a reference for the MTP-48H6A, besides FChat, that shows it is an AGM battery? The warranty on the battery is identical to the MTP-91 and MTP-48H6 at 30 months free replacement and 85 months total. Braille and Odyssey do make AGM batteries that fit Ferraris.
Taz, I was told by a tech at Interstate that the MTP-H6A is a Gel cell. He may be wrong and it could actually be an AGM. If so I stand corrected. Im going to try and call interstate tomorrow and ask about a few bat models. If I get any decent info I'll let you know for your Battery Reference sheet. Chris
Chris- AGM batteries are probably the gel cells you are talking about. They do not need to be vented, are spill-proof, and can be mounted in different orientations (even upside down) without problems. Let us know if you get any additional info on the H6A.
Here are the specs on the battery. This battery or the mtp48h6/ fits perfectly and the breather vent location works perfectly with the stock fitting in the car with no mods. Scott Image Unavailable, Please Login
I have that battery in my 430 Spider and the Ferrari supplied charger works fine. Not sure if its a C-teck.. Its the red one supplied in the leather case.
Lou- That is the factory Zivan charger, about an $800 option on F430s prior to the introduction of a standard CTEK for MY 08. Should look like this. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Scott- That is the ad I found, too, which identifies the MTP-48H6A as a conventional wet cell battery using silver calcium technology.
