Battery: What are you using and why.

[6PKRTSE]

My new batteries I just buy whatever is on sale and convert them to look like a factory batteries.
For my used batteries once my old repro batteries give up i gut them and hide the lightweight racing batteries inside of them.

 

[heminut]

Another Wal Mart battery user here, like Xcudame, I live in the desert and I get the most inexpensive battery I can. I used to drag race my Cuda so I mounted the battery in the trunk in a vented stainless steel battery box in accordance with NHRA rules. I no longer race the car, but theres an electrical relay box mounted in the engine compartment where the battery originally was so the battery stays where it's at in the trunk.

 

[Dodgeboy]

I use the Optima red top, recently moved it into the truck to cleanup/make room in the engine compartment.
I would go thru a regular car battery every 3 years (Canadian Tire) and each time I start the car I only had 4 tries to start it (I.e. hot engine/cold engine- pump the pedal not enough or too much and no-go). Batteries would all be drained too much after the 4th starting attempt if I messed up. And every 3 years the Batteries would just be junk.

 

[340sport]

Walmart batteries in my A-bodies as suggested by many. Converted to appear as a factory battery with the cap/decal dress up kit. Will do the same with the 'cuda

 

[Katfish]

You guys in cold weather have it rougher. The CCA number is taken at 0 F and is roughly only 60% of the warm number.
Since I'm in FL the cheapest 24F battery with 585 CCA is actually 900 for me, because my temps never go below 40F.

 

[toolmanmike]

Wal Mart battery here. Inexpensive and it has pry off caps and a black case. I dressed it up with one of these kits from Weskcar.

Mopar battery dress up kits and cap color chart

Here's some slick kits to make your Parts store battery look like a original Mopar one. I bought a Everstart from Wal Mart that had smooth sides and top. The kits are shipped from Belgium so they will take a while to get there. Items for sale by weskcar | eBay UPDATE 1/22. they also have...

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[Challenger RTA]

best for the price. No way was going to spend 600 for a battery that was period correct.

I could not agree more! I have bought work cars for less. Then drove them for years with a good battery and tires. Then sold it for about the same.

So would the $150 premium last 10yrs or the $300 lithium last 20yrs?
Of course not.

If only!

I get from the late model wrecking yards. $35

Got tired of buy new batteries for cars that I didn't drive much. Musical cars as I worked on them. They would only last a few years. Went to the wrecking yard and bought 5 at $30 and lasted 5-6 years. They were Panasonic.

Must be your local store?

I think there was a change of management policy. It's just not my first choice now.

had 3 that rotted the positive post off inside the battery after 3 years

That's what I heard before. It's disappointing.

AGM battery to ensure no leaks onto my painted engine compartment.

That's the way I'm leaning now. price point is an issue.
Also a clean.

Does anyone know who's batteries will last 10 plus years now?

Got a battery out of my sister's car. Someone put an oversized battery in. At times would short out against the body. Was not bolted down. Put in a car for a time a year or 2? Went dead put it aside and tripped over it 10 years latter. Charged it up and worked for a number of years, 5?
AutoZone Duralast.

battery is remove and placed on a 2x4 piece of wood

I have always heard and practiced that. Keeping it of a concrete floor. Probably the manufactures claiming that.

Had a US made red top lasted over 10 years and wasn't even well looked after.

That would be worth it! That would be the Cat's meow!

Forget their lower priced 1yr, 2yr and 3 yr batteries that have prorated warranties. Their platinum battery costs more, but it has a 4 yr warranty with no prorating. The guy in the service department told me to bring it back in 3.5 yrs and get a new one. Even exchange.

A few times bought Autozone Silver. They only lasted a month or two past the warranty.

Autozone Duralast Gold Group

You get what you pay for? Is that what it comes down to?

My new batteries I just buy whatever is on sale and convert them to look like a factory batteries.

I like that Idea. Looks correct. Also self contained for a mishap.