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Old 01-16-2012, 02:57 PM
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What battery should I get?

Been shopping around for batteries..

My current running options are:

NAPA LEGEND 880CCA for $129. (reg $171 but getting a shop discount)

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FLEETSAVER EXIDE 870CCA for $107.


(PS, motocraft at the local ford was $171 each + tradein or $10 fee)

One of my motocraft is getting weak and my starter is starting to grind sometimes..
(cleaned the starter and put a new soleniod on, when the truck is fully charged or boosted, it never grinds)

I would be replacing these in pairs.
 
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Originally Posted by PEI
Been shopping around for batteries..

My current running options are:

NAPA LEGEND 880CCA for $129. (reg $171 but getting a shop discount)

OR

FLEETSAVER EXIDE 870CCA for $107.


(PS, motocraft at the local ford was $171 each + tradein or $10 fee)

One of my motocraft is getting weak and my starter is starting to grind sometimes..
(cleaned the starter and put a new soleniod on, when the truck is fully charged or boosted, it never grinds)

I would be replacing these in pairs.

Going off just those choices... NAPA.
 
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I have the SUPER START brand from Oreilly auto parts. They are made by DEKA. 1040 CA and 880 CCA. They were 124.00 each. Seem to be holding up well and have a 3 year free replacement warrany and 7 year total warranty. No complaints yet.
 
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I have the SUPER START brand from Oreilly auto parts. They are made by DEKA. 1040 CA and 880 CCA. They were 124.00 each. Seem to be holding up well and have a 3 year free replacement warrany and 7 year total warranty. No complaints yet.

No Oreilly's around here for at least a 8hr drive or longer depending if there is any on the eastern side of maine.. that kills the savings
 
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Originally Posted by PEI
No Oreilly's around here for at least a 8hr drive or longer depending if there is any on the eastern side of maine.. that kills the savings
IDK where in ME you are... but if you're in ME most of the time (like I am) I would check out the Die-Hards at Sears... great warranty, love mine so far. 880CCA, too,
 
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No Oreilly's around here for at least a 8hr drive or longer depending if there is any on the eastern side of maine.. that kills the savings
That would be an expensive set of batts for sure!
 
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IDK where in ME you are... but if you're in ME most of the time (like I am) I would check out the Die-Hards at Sears... great warranty, love mine so far. 880CCA, too,

Up in Prince Edward Island Canada, about 8 hr drive to the border
 
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Up in Prince Edward Island Canada, about 8 hr drive to the border
Ah, gotcha, lol
 
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That would be an expensive set of batts for sure!

Yep.. hmmm.. wonder if Florida has any good batteries? Somewhere warm like Miami may have some in stock right?
 
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Yep.. hmmm.. wonder if Florida has any good batteries? Somewhere warm like Miami may have some in stock right?
Be careful, now... go too far south and you find either gators, sharks, or gunboats!
 
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Be careful, now... go too far south and you find either gators, sharks, or gunboats!
OR Cubans!! Why not head south west Vegas has all kinds of batteries...
Stay away from the Optimas, Im kicking myself for getting them.... I didnt do my home work here first, only 800 CCA
 
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