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    Battery Recommendations

    Ok my battery doesn't hold the charge it once did. I have no idea how old it is cause it was in there when I got the vic. It looks older but it is a different one because it is a Napa one. It is corroded and I clean it every so often but it comes back really fast. I don't know if that is a sign or anything but I thought I would mention it. Ok so the question is what would be the best battery for me. I have 2 8" subs in the truck, it still draws quite a bit. Are optimas worth there value?? I thought I would change it soon cause I don't want to be standed somewhere.
    Thanks,
    Zack
    2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"
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    #2
    I run an optima.

    I don't think I will EVER change back.

    I have run one in each car ive owned for the past two years...the redtop, that is...
    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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      #3
      What is the difference between the red and yellow top optima's?
      2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"

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        #4
        I use reconditioned Interstate batteries. It's a brand new Interstate battery without the warranty basically. Plus they're only $35.

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          #5
          I have an interstate as well. So far so good.
          1989 Grand Marquis LS
          flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mph

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            #6
            INTERSTATE all the way - Ive had one in mine since 2000 and it still cranks and passes a load test like it was new.
            Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
            'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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              #7
              I think mine is an exide, or something like that, put it in a couple months ago, the old one was leaking vital fluids everywhere lol
              Pebbles-1968 Ford F250
              Pile of Junk! An Electronics Project Site (To get wet by)<---Clicky! NEW STUFF!!!!

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                #8
                I have a Delco but it was an emergency replacement and I had no choice. I've seen Interstate batteries sit underwater overnight with the running lights on a boat shorted on, then pulled up the next day and it had enough juice to run 3 bilge pumps for several hours. It then ran most of the rest of the summer before exploding from being shorted out. Not too shabby, especially considering it was 2 years old before it went under.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

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                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                  #9
                  Champion SubZero here, 900CCA, 1000 regular, dated at Y2K and still fires up the car every single time, no matter how long it's been sitting or how cold it is outside.

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                    #10
                    DieHards

                    They suck! I went through 4 warranties :drug:

                    2009 Ford F-350 6.4 powerstroke diesel. 1977 Ford F-150 built 300 six, 5 speed trans. 1976 MG MGB roadster, 359w, t5 5 speed. 1996 Kawasaki ninja ZX6R.
                    My rod is glowing, my bead is clean, my middle name is acetylene

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                      #11
                      Diehards do suck! Ive never run an optima for a daily driver but it worked great on the chevelle. Do you have a cap for your amp? I guess it doesnt really matter since youve got a newer vic with a 130a alt.
                      Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

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                        #12
                        I run the optima battery, on a stock 65 amp alt and a good sized amp (no cap) and I love it...

                        I used to be able to get them for next to nothin when I worked at advance :evil:
                        1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                        Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                          #13
                          Ya I don't have a cap. for my amp. I wouldn't go with a diehard. Killed may of those. I will price some batterys. Thanks for the help guys, I thinking optima or interstate.
                          2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"

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                            #14
                            I just bought an Optima battery "red top". I'm happy with it.


                            '90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
                            Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
                            5.4L swap coming soon.

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