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Dec 23, 2021 | 08:17 AM

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tfunk88

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Then you should definitely get the 370amp alternator I’ve got my eye on…

Dec 23, 2021 | 08:45 AM

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Or I just put on the 140a with OD pulley that's sitting on the shelf.

Dec 23, 2021 | 10:50 AM

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Ha ha I have a new 140 on my shelf as well…but we both know once you go big you don’t go back 😉

Dec 23, 2021 | 10:51 AM

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LindenBruce

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Does battery university list what brands are battery 1 through 9 some where? I don't seem to find it. B.

Dec 23, 2021 | 11:06 AM

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Cool, definitely let us know how those work out!

I will, don't know how old the batteries I replaced were but the engine cranks much better. May be my imagination but even sounds better when idling. I keep batteries on a Battery Tender 24/7 it has selectable battery type and output I keep it on 8 AMP.. Truck is not a daily driver but recently been driving it a lot more.

Dec 23, 2021 | 11:17 AM

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It will crank better since it can flow more amps with its lower resistance.

Dec 23, 2021 | 11:20 AM

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Does battery university list what brands are battery 1 through 9 some where? I don't seem to find it. B.

If you look at the footnote, Cadex supplied the data and graph, so you would have to backtrack through them if they even mention what batteries they were.

Dec 23, 2021 | 11:45 AM

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I went the Costco route. I did the walmart route before. Nothing wrong with them but in order to get warranty u have to have the paper receipt.
I lose them all the time.
Costco will just look u up and u are done.

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Dec 23, 2021 | 01:12 PM

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As usual a phenomenal post, Jack!

Yeah, I got the 270amp DC Power with the thought of being able to add accessories in the future…but so far 7 years into the future that has failed to materialize 😂

Didn't realize that even on a longer drive the batteries don’t get to full recharge, though. Guess I should start using that battery tender more often…just need to make sure I don’t forget and “unplug” it by driving off… 😬

Welcome to the Odyssey side tfunk! Where did you buy the batteries and what did they set you back in these crazy times?

And a word of caution on the battery maintainer for these: not just any maintainer provides the charging algorithm that Enersys says these need. One you might consider is a CTEK unit... Adding in the price of a charger makes the payout even longer - but I do like the way the Odysseys spin the 6.0...

Dec 23, 2021 | 01:56 PM

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Sometimes these are on sale for around $250. I think it is a good deal (5 year free replacement)

https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...wer/sli65agmdp

Dec 23, 2021 | 01:57 PM

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Thanks for the tip on the charger!

I got them from JB Tools, total just under $630 after taxes. Should be here tomorrow!

Dec 23, 2021 | 02:09 PM

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Sometimes these are on sale for around $250. I think it is a good deal (5 year free replacement)

https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...wer/sli65agmdp

And you likely remember I came very close to buying those... Until a friend (you) found a killer discount code that worked on the Odysseys that were somehow priced wrong at Autozone (I think they flipped the Extreme and Performance prices, But I didn't complain!).

Dec 23, 2021 | 06:33 PM

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I was going to buy the Costco AGM until I read their warranty. Batteries installed in diesel trucks the warranty is cut in half. The last time I warranted a battery at Walmart they just scanned the bar code on the battery no receipt needed. It's been a few years may have changed with all the theft going on.

Dec 23, 2021 | 07:06 PM

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I’ve brought the receipt. Mine does not have an auto department anymore. No testing, they just take my word the battery is bad. They are, but with the Lincoln LS, I take some liberties because that car gets weird when there is a spiking voltage drop at start.