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Mar 14, 2007 | 10:18 AM

ECA

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Motorcraft Batt Replacement

The original Batteries on my 04 are about done. Would brand seems to hold up good? Do not really care about cost.

Mar 14, 2007 | 10:19 AM

sgthawkusmc

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The Optima batteries are pretty awesome. I have one in my big block '69 Camaro.

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:02 AM

Storm

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Optima is my choice too! Once my factories go I'll replace them with Optima Yellows (I think thats the color I need)..

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:03 AM

sgthawkusmc

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That's the more heavy duty one. That would be the one I have and the ones I'll buy for the truck when the factory ones get replaced. Hopefully not too soon though...

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:07 PM

ECA

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Thanks for the input. I checked into the Optima and they look good, expensive but good.( $200.00+ x2) However, when I asked my buddy who works on my truck, he checked into both. The answer from his Ford guys was Motorcraft...ahh...Super something Batts. 1090 cold cranking amps at 32 deg F. $95.00ea. ( his and my price) 36 months free exchange, 100 months prorate. ) The optima is not even close to that. Also the Optima does not come in a 36 series size so you have to have some kit to make them fit right. Oh well. Went with these killer Motorcraft Batts.

If you need the exact name I can get it. Just cannot remember right now.

Thanks again!!

Mar 15, 2007 | 07:53 AM

origcharger

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Optimas are good and so are Delcos.
I put Delcos under our 2004 E-450 van when the originals failed, I said under because thats where the darn things go and its a pain in the posterior so I went with the Delcos which have worked well for me in the past.

Mar 15, 2007 | 12:52 PM

sgthawkusmc

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Originally Posted by ECA

I would have done the same thing. I didn't try fitting the Optima yet. They only run me ~$100 each if I remember correctly. If they were $200 each, I wouldn't have done it.

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Mar 15, 2007 | 02:53 PM

DSMMH

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OPTIMAs!!!!!!!

I put Optima Reds in my X late last summer. Got them off the net. No problems with cold starting (some mornings between 15-20°F) with my remote. It just cycled twice vice the normal once. I believe the difference between the Reds and Yellows is warranty. I believe the Yellows have a 1 year free replace and the reds have a 3 year free replace. IMHO, the Reds have plenty of capacity for the 6.0. Anyway the big thing I do not miss is the battery acid running down the side of the battery corroding the battery mounts. The only problem I had installing them is one of the passenger side battery terminals I had to bend a little to get it to fit but other then that I like um! I have them in everything including my boat. They are worth the extra $$$$$$$.

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