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My "BLUE" Marine/Deep Cycle has been running since late '97 without any
problems...110+ to 20 degree weather. 1000CCA
- Bernd
> I checked my truck's battery last night, both when it is off and when it is
> running, and it will be time to replace it shortly. I just dont want it to
> die out somewhere on me, so I am going to replace it. I need a battery which
> has 4 posts, or the possibility to have 4. My current battery is a Champion
> 4x4 1050CA/900CCA, a true beast. It has the top post terminals and
> 'optional' side posts, which I use for all my accessories with screw in
> solid brass terminals.
>
> Every place I look, I find out different CCA/CA specs for Optima batteries.
> Can someone please provide me with the correct specs for the 'red top'
> Optima line of batteries. Thanks.
>
> Next off, I called Wards and they carry the Champion Vortex(with Spiralcell
> Technology, same as the Optima). This battery has 900CA and 700CCA;
> 'liquidation' price is $98.
>
> Napa has their new Orbital battery(sealed gel battery once again), which has
> 890CA and 700CCA for $125. The guy on the phone told me this battery only
> has 2 terminals. I need 4 so this one is out.
>
> Exide also has thier battery, also called Orbital for $129. At Carparts.com
> I have a $30 off first time buyer coupon. But the specs are 890CA and
> 700CCA.
>
> I just want some higher numbers here, what is so hard about that! My Sam's
> Club Champion ran me $40 when I bought it 3 years ago, and even now it is
> only $45, with better specs than any of the above batteries. From what I
> have read though, a sealed gel Spirallcell battery produces about 1000CA at
> startup and well over 900CCA at startup, but for some odd reason they are
> rated less? I dont get it. Thanks for any and all info.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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