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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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i need a battery for my WS6 soon where is the best place to get one cheap?
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walmart, any auto parts store, a sponsor on here...lots of choices...the cheapest place would probably be walmart, and they have good warranties.
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The model 78-7yr AC Delco battery is a beast. It can only have an equal, there's no better battery out there that'll fit and is made for regular passenger cars. And with a 50 month 100% free replacement, it can't be beat for $109.00. Its also the lightest battery. 15 pounds lighter than the Die Hard Platinum.

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The model 78-7yr AC Delco battery is a beast. It can only have an equal, there's no better battery out there that'll fit and is made for regular passenger cars. And with a 50 month 100% free replacement, it can't be beat for $109.00. Its also the lightest battery. 15 pounds lighter than the Die Hard Platinum.

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^great info here. Me and my friends have also had great luck with the Optima Redtops, but then again, those carry a hefty pricetag. Since you where talking about the cheapest place, I'd still have to say walmart. They have batteries for cars ranging from $55-$75 dollar with 1-3 year free repacment warranties
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If your looking for a very light battery give these guys a try, about 11LBs

http://www.modularturbo.com/

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Me and my friends have also had great luck with the Optima Redtops, but then again, those carry a hefty pricetag.
+1. I was shocked when I saw the $169 pricetag on one at AdvanceAuto. That's a pretty big increase since I bought mine a few years back.
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^great info here. Me and my friends have also had great luck with the Optima Redtops, but then again, those carry a hefty pricetag. Since you where talking about the cheapest place, I'd still have to say walmart. They have batteries for cars ranging from $55-$75 dollar with 1-3 year free repacment warranties
I think I had a Red Top like 7-8 years ago, and I remember it being ok. It definitely only lasted a couple years though. But this friggin AC Delco 78 is crazy. I can work on my car for 2-3 hours with my stereo going and it does absolutely nothing to it. It cranks like a powerhouse.

And man, to be headache free for 50 months with a 100% replacement, I couldn't pass that up. $109 isn't cheap like what you can get at Walmart, but 50 months free replacement is awesome to have perhaps the best, most reliable battery made.

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Originally Posted by 1993 z28 f1
Hey:

If your looking for a very light battery give these guys a try, about 11LBs

http://www.modularturbo.com/

info:https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-s...e-battery.html


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I thought of these guys too when he posted, might be worth a shot, id love to see more reviews on these, i've considered buying one myself.

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I think I had a Red Top like 7-8 years ago, and I remember it being ok. It definitely only lasted a couple years though. But this friggin AC Delco 78 is crazy. I can work on my car for 2-3 hours with my stereo going and it does absolutely nothing to it. It cranks like a powerhouse.

And man, to be headache free for 50 months with a 100% replacement, I couldn't pass that up. $109 isn't cheap like what you can get at Walmart, but 50 months free replacement is awesome to have perhaps the best, most reliable battery made.

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all great points, definately a damned good value.
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+1. I was shocked when I saw the $169 pricetag on one at AdvanceAuto. That's a pretty big increase since I bought mine a few years back.
which battery is this?
i have the platinum and i paid like a 100 or so 70 bucks is a huge jump.
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Originally Posted by shaun
which battery is this?
i have the platinum and i paid like a 100 or so 70 bucks is a huge jump.
The Optima Redtop. I remember paying somewhere around $109, now it's $169. Granted, that was maybe 5 to 6 years ago, but still!
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Whatever you get make sure it's at least 690 CCA - in warm climates sometimes they're 550.
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Originally Posted by LS6427
The model 78-7yr AC Delco battery is a beast. It can only have an equal, there's no better battery out there that'll fit and is made for regular passenger cars. And with a 50 month 100% free replacement, it can't be beat for $109.00. Its also the lightest battery. 15 pounds lighter than the Die Hard Platinum.

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Where did you get this battery?
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Where did you get this battery?
Yeah, where did you find this for $109??
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