Batteries?
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Batteries?
Thank you for opening my thread.
Ok, so heres the deal. I have a '94 F350 7.3 IDI and my original battery (s) have died. Im going to go buy some new ones tommarrow. Do you guys suggest any particular brand or models?
Thank you in advance
Ok, so heres the deal. I have a '94 F350 7.3 IDI and my original battery (s) have died. Im going to go buy some new ones tommarrow. Do you guys suggest any particular brand or models?
Thank you in advance
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Optimum batteries if you can handle the price at 2 of them are a very solid buy.
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I wouldn't buy anything less then a battery with a 36 month full replacement 96 month pro rated warranty. I got my last set at Sam's Club, 850 CCA Energizers @ $76 each. I have never had Energizers before but with the warranty I can't go wrong.
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Optimas are deep cycle and sealed. Provide quicker power and for longer and charge faster. Great batteries and a huge difference. Spendy though and you got to be careful throwing them on a charger for too long or you'll cook em.
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Optima Battery Optima Batteries Free Shipping! Best Service! Deep Cycle Batteries Yellow Blue Red Top Optimum does free shipping if you want to go that route. If you are in canada, i would say dont do it. I dont know why the companies wont absorb the border fees and crap but they quoted me over 500 for both. Friggin insane! When i go to the states again i am taking the truck and i will install them there, then drive back. No way will i buy them here.
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$500!!!!!!???!! Oh my goodness!
I am in Cali. I have a Kregen, Napa, and Walmart all within driving distance. i will just stick with the cheapies for now. Id rather put the extra $350 into a new winch
I am in Cali. I have a Kregen, Napa, and Walmart all within driving distance. i will just stick with the cheapies for now. Id rather put the extra $350 into a new winch
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500 in canada. that is important take away. 120-140 should be easily attainable for each one. Yeah like we said, just get a good warranty, good cca and you should be good to go. If a winch is on the table, maybe get the optimas later! haha
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I just put in a pair of Interstate MTP-65's so it's a bit early for any feed back. I've seen the Optimas at the chain stores [Advance Auto, Auto Zone] so maybe you can work the against each other for the best price, as they are pricey
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Thanks again you three.
I am a newbie here to the diesel world and to this forum, and so far, being here has been absolutely awesome!!! And also, uploading the pic (anavar) of my baby girl here has made me feel even more at home
Thanks again fellas!
I am a newbie here to the diesel world and to this forum, and so far, being here has been absolutely awesome!!! And also, uploading the pic (anavar) of my baby girl here has made me feel even more at home
Thanks again fellas!
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WOW! So when you guys say that the Opitmus rule, is it JUST the start up? Or is there something else that this brand does better than the cheap ones? I am a believer in "you get what you pay for"
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I have two Interstates on both of my trucks. They have 85 month warranties. Batteries - Mega-Tron Plus - 85 Months - 850 CCA