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which battery brand you are looking for? usually you can find right match for your Versa on the battery manufacturer sitefor a 2007 Versa 6 speed SL?
Is a 51R the right battery?
I needed a new battery for my 2009 Versa S with MT-6 a couple of months ago. I was unable to find a battery with the correct length! The height and width were fine. The replacement batteries were all about 1" longer so I was unable to close up the battery heat shield so I left the open gap on the side away from the engine. My local NAPA dealer had the best price for the 7590 battery. The longer battery fits fine in the battery tray. Double check the length of your old battery and I believe the 51R is also longer than the original so the battery heat shield will not close up around the battery.for a 2007 Versa 6 speed SL?
Is a 51R the right battery?
In my research it appeared that the MT-6 and CVT for 2009 used different batteries and there may not be a problem for the CVT with the battery heat shield.I replaced my factory battery last summer, and I replaced it with one from Costco. I just checked what the book said in the battery isle, purchased that size, and it fit perfectly.
I heard that the 6 sp and the CVT used different sizes but if one is a perfect fit that's good news, thanks.I replaced my factory battery last summer, and I replaced it with one from Costco. I just checked what the book said in the battery isle, purchased that size, and it fit perfectly.
It's a nice car but not enough overdrive. I'd like to get my hands on the boob that designed the transmission ratios.Another 6 speed SL! Nice! I have an 07 too!
The spring perch sounds like it might be right. The edge of the tread is the other point.Between the rubber and the spring holder? What dimension are you talking about? Between the sidewall and the spring perch on the strut?
The gearing is what makes a 6 speed sort of peppy, or at least adequate for city driving. I don't understand how the CVT/Auto guys drive these things around, a 1.8 let alone a 1.6, gutless gutless gutless!
Did you go in for the upper strut bearing involuntary recall?
The spring perch sounds like it might be right. The edge of the tread is the other point.
I live in a semi rural area and don't need peppy. Did you know the 6 speed wasn't really designed to go over 60 mph? Over 60 the fuel economy drops off quickly and high rpms are bad for an engine.
Never heard of the recall. Tell me more.
So... you're mostly starting out in second gear because 1st is basically useless?Just like 1st is basically useless.
I only use it to get going yeah. So you were around in the old school muscle car era eh? Seen all the technology and the rise of EFI, emissions control, etc. That is so cool. I'm 20 and a mechanic, i just love the whole car scene. This is my daily, i'm working on an 87 Porsche 928 S4 as my current project. 5.0 V8 32V, 316HP/303ft lbs stock, 5 speed manual (tranny in rear), black leather/vinyl interior, recent BC/CC Schwarz black paint. I have headers for it and took the engine out for inspection and a bunch of new parts. GTS cams (5.4L motor they put in 93-95's) with higher lift and a bit longer duration.So... you're mostly starting out in second gear because 1st is basically useless?
BTW, I used to hot rod Chevys in the early 70s. Be careful what you say. :wink
Too old to care. I just want more overdrive in my Versa 6 sp.Are you a through and through muscle guy though? Whats your oppinion on the popularity of imports in the car scene, and all these new stupid ricer trends (stance, nonsense paint jobs, anime garbage)?
Thanks Frank. This sounds like the way to go but I want to get the Costco 51R battery for $80.I needed a new battery for my 2009 Versa S with MT-6 a couple of months ago. I was unable to find a battery with the correct length! The height and width were fine. The replacement batteries were all about 1" longer so I was unable to close up the battery heat shield so I left the open gap on the side away from the engine. My local NAPA dealer had the best price for the 7590 battery. The longer battery fits fine in the battery tray. Double check the length of your old battery and I believe the 51R is also longer than the original so the battery heat shield will not close up around the battery.
Frank 2009 Versa S MT-6 with 59200 miles