Posted By: 70sixpkrt
Which Battery To Buy? - 04/01/15 08:54 PM
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?
Posted By: YO7_A66
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/01/15 09:27 PM
If you want another option, the NAPA Legend has a 1020cca (at 32 degrees) battery for $130.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catalo...8434_0398840662
Posted By: astjp2
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/02/15 12:33 AM
Or one of the 2.5 pound light weight batteries and is only $50 more than a retail optima. Tim
http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.co...2&keyType=P
Posted By: 70sixpkrt
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/02/15 12:58 AM
Thanks for your suggestions but I would like to stick with the MP or Optima.
Posted By: therocks
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/02/15 03:12 AM
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
Posted By: Car Nut
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/02/15 03:23 AM
I use the biggest Diehard's Gold without any problems.
Posted By: AlexP
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/02/15 04:39 PM
I just bought a 680cca type 35 from autozone in AGM for $170. No more leaks!
Posted By: finadk
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/04/15 05:57 AM
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
Posted By: SCATPK
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/04/15 06:57 AM
Ricky, just go down to Sears and by yourself a Diehard Gold and peel the top lable off. That is what I run in all of my rides with no issue's!
Posted By: SCATPK
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/04/15 05:33 PM
We happen to have a Sears automotive store right down the street from us that has been there for years.I have had nothing but good luck with the Diehard batteries and have always gone the distance. Plus by peeling the lables off the side, look fairly stock and blend well in the engine compartment. The factory batteries are still going strong in my 03 Dodge Ram PU and will replace with Diehards when they finally give up and not crank over its diesel engine.
Posted By: 70sixpkrt
Re: Which Battery To Buy? - 04/05/15 12:00 AM
Herb which Diehard are you using? I didn't have good luck with them in the past.
