time for a new battery, which one?

[TheDarkness03]

so my battery light was flickering on and off last night, and from what i've read, that usually means the alternator is on it's way out. so i might as well replace the battery while i'm at it, too. which one do you guys recommend? i've been looking at either an Optima Red Top or one of those small Odyssey batteries (only 15 lbs). what do you guys recommend would be better? my car is mostly on the street and sees the occasional run at the strip...

 

[20psirabbit]

allspark ftw!

 

[02trgt]

redtop ftw

 

[TheDarkness03]

allspark ftw!

you are such a tool :lol1:

 

[SUPERSEXY32V]

redtop ftw

+ 1

 

[fiveoh2go]

Just get a Motorcraft replacement battery.

 

[Black Talon]

just get a motorcraft replacement battery.

+1

 

[TheDarkness03]

Just get a Motorcraft replacement battery.

+1

is that just to save money? or is there another reason? :??:

 

[oldmodman]

I have been using the AutoZone batteries. You get an over the counter , no cost exchange if it goes bad in the first three years. I have one in my Explorer that is now 8 years old and still has plenty of power. Just recently bought one for my 03 Cobra. Won't know how long it will last for a few years.

 

[chitowncobra]

redtop!!!:coolman::coolman:

 

[OrangeCobra2004]

I thought I heard that the Optima's don't fit well on our cars?

 

[SVT GI]

Optima's fit but you have to get the hold down for them also. Had two of them and they both died in less than a year on two different cars. Some people have luck with them...I don't.

Stock replacement or Napa battery gets my vote.

 

[evolve]

Get a battery with a warranty.

 

[TheDarkness03]

so no one's really impressed by the 15 pound odyssey?

 

[03cobra#694]

AutoZone,made by the same company that made the stock unit.

 

[04sleeper]

just get a motorcraft replacement battery.

+2

 

[JASPERSVT]

Get the autozone battery, got to represent the summer job/

 

[03SVTCOBRA10TH]

Get the yellow top it is made for cars that run a lot of electrics, i.e. dual fuel pumps,A/C, stereo ..etc.

Red tops are more for the traditional muscle cars,like 60's era, that need a lot of cranking amps for big blocks or high compression motors.

 

[RazorGTP]

Optima Yellowtop! Deep cycle is very handy...... If you say forget your lights or interior light on and it drains the battery, charge it back up and it will be as good as new.

 

[forcefedcobra]

factory replacement or autozone duralast (retopped oem.)