Time for a New Battery
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Up to this point I have always used Interstates or Die Hards with very good results. But I've heard nothing but good stuff about poeple using Optimas. (until now)
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
Up to this point I have always used Interstates or Die Hards with very good results. But I've heard nothing but good stuff about poeple using Optimas. (until now)
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I've had an Optima in my Camaro for about 6 years now. Sometimes it'll go 3-4 months without starting it. It always fires my BBC right up NP so I've had extremely good luck with mine. Now the oem bat in fbodys is a POS ( from my experiences anyway )
1. Optima
2. Diehard
3. Interstate
That kind of the order of preferance for me at this point. I've never tried one of those lightweight drycell's. I might go that route the next time I have to. I'd definitely pick one with similiar specs to stock. I wouldn't want to have any problems while re-flashing the ECM or something like that
1. Optima
2. Diehard
3. Interstate
That kind of the order of preferance for me at this point. I've never tried one of those lightweight drycell's. I might go that route the next time I have to. I'd definitely pick one with similiar specs to stock. I wouldn't want to have any problems while re-flashing the ECM or something like that
I have an Optima Red in my car, I love it but I have to run the car at least once every three weeks when it's cold out or it doesn't have enough charge to start the car. I probably have an electrical issue somewhere, though.. just too lazy to look for it.
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Originally Posted by NataSS Inc
Ever thought of putting in a Hawker battery? About the size of a cigar box.
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Originally Posted by NataSS Inc
Ever thought of putting in a Hawker battery? About the size of a cigar box.
See the link I posted Boyce. most use the 525(hawer/Oddesy) for $67 bucks
n I am using the 925 because it was rated the same or higher then my Stock battery Rott. No offence taken. As I noted a few times...If it is working for your go with it
I'm shopping for a battery right now... my original AC Delco is about 4 years old. It failed a battery test yesterday at Advance Auto Parts.
I think I may just get the Interstate. They're pretty heavy duty from what I remember about them 10+ years ago.
I think I may just get the Interstate. They're pretty heavy duty from what I remember about them 10+ years ago.
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Verdad Gallardo Well, I was going to buy my tried and true Interstate... but then I found out Optima has a 3yr warranty on their batteries.
So I thought I'd try something different and see what the hype is about... and try Optima. It does have some sweet CCA's!
So I thought I'd try something different and see what the hype is about... and try Optima. It does have some sweet CCA's!
Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
I picked up an Optima Red Top @ Costco for $99.
IMO, you'll be happy with the red top - my SS doesn't start much and it gets driven even less, but never a problem with my Optima (well, that and the Battery Tender).