Re: Which Battery To Buy?
[Re: 70sixpkrt]
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04/01/15 06:56 PM
04/01/15 06:56 PM
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STROKIE
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I need to get a new battery for my 1970 Charger. It's a choice between a 600 cold cranking amp Mopar Performance battery or a 800 cold cranking amp Optima Red Top battery. My motor is a 500 hp with 10:26-1 with MSD dist and MSD 6 AL. I was using a Optima but it only lasted 5 years. The MP battery is a lot cheaper than the Optima. Which one should I get?
Another option... ODYSSEY® Extreme Racing
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Re: Which Battery To Buy?
[Re: 70sixpkrt]
#1794329
04/01/15 11:12 PM
04/01/15 11:12 PM
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Posts: 21,072 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Last Optima my kid had was like 8 years old Charge it up and it was good for 6 months then it sat went low and recharge and it was good again.I run the biggest battery I can fit.I like Advance or Interstate as we sold them at work and they were always good.The Optima is nice but pricey.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Which Battery To Buy?
[Re: 70sixpkrt]
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04/04/15 01:57 AM
04/04/15 01:57 AM
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finadk
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I tried Optima but they did not hold up on a car that sits for any length of time. The things were always dead and would not re-charge. Go for an Interstate, Sears DiHard Gold, or the top of the line store brand from you local retailer.
The Duracell from Same Club has been good this winter in my Mustang too.
SCOtt
Scott
1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (408 Stroker, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rack & Pinion, 6 speed)
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
1976 Corvette
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Re: Which Battery To Buy?
[Re: 70sixpkrt]
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04/04/15 08:23 PM
04/04/15 08:23 PM
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Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca
SCATPK
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Herb which Diehard are you using? I didn't have good luck with them in the past.
Diehard Gold. I have them in my gtx,dart,and my 2 hondas with no issues. Cant say much about their cheaper models, but the gold units have worked great. I have never used a trikle charger or disconnected a cable and even sitting for over 2 months at times always fire up! Buy the best they offer and you will be good to go.
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