What battery to upgrade to?

[PNSH3R]

As the title states - I would like to get a better battery for the cobra and was just curious as to what everyone is putting into theirs and your experiences. Thanks. :biggthump

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[SLASH]

dont think you can go wrong woth an interstate. some will tell you optima or die. i disagree, its overpriced and not worth it.

 

[TERMINATED97]

yeah fuck optima....I know you want a better battery but ive never had any problems with my ford one. Even in my old escort, I had it parked under about 2 feet of snow last year for a month and it still started right up.

 

[stock-t-bird]

not a Cobra owner....but my Interstate works fine in my T-bird....

 

[[email protected]]

I use Optima. Once you've had a normal battery explode in your enclosed trailer, you'll understand why. Thank God there wasn't a car in it at the time.

 

[04suprchrgd]

the oem one sucked always had trouble starting switched to an optima no problems since Optima FTW

 

[HeavyG]

Love my Optimas....always starts....last years....and if it dies (had 1 out the 5 i had) it get replaced.

 

[SLASH]

I use Optima. Once you've had a normal battery explode in your enclosed trailer, you'll understand why. Thank God there wasn't a car in it at the time.

is the optoma blow up proof? and what caused the "regular" battery to blow up?

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

battery acid FTL, optima FTW

 

[Wiked03]

:-o When my stocker died I bought a Duralast replacement. Works just fine.

 

[stock-t-bird]

is the optoma blow up proof? and what caused the "regular" battery to blow up?

I was just typing the same question.....what does cause a battery "to blow"....especially not hooked up...

battery acid is incredibly bad shit...

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Loose cables, causing high amp draws/sparks

Plates, if two or more plates come loose and contact inside the battery, direct short, causing a chemical reaction (hydrogen)

just to name a few...

 

[SLASH]

Loose cables, causing high amp draws/sparks

Plates, if two or more plates come loose and contact inside the battery, direct short, causing a chemical reaction (hydrogen)

just to name a few...

but the question still remains, why would an optima be less abt to blow under the same conditions?

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

SEALED, VIBRATION RESISTANT, AND LEAK PROOF EVEN WHEN BROKEN


In an OPTIMA battery, the lead plates and separator are wound and tightly compressed into a cell tube so they can't move, shed, or break, even in severe shock and vibration applications. In independent SAE tests, the OPTIMA kept working after being subjected to vibrations up to 5G for 12 hours. As in all AGM TECHNOLOGY BATTERIES, there is no "free acid" that can leak out or spill and the OPTIMA can be operated effectively in any position -- even upside down -- without any risk of leaking and because it is sealed, no corrosion can form on the posts, connectors, or cables. At DC Battery, we have been shown tests in which the a bullet is fired into an Optima leaving a huge hole in the center. Even with the battery's interior exposed, there was no leakage and when placed into a vehicle, it performed perfectly.

 

[SLASH]

SEALED, VIBRATION RESISTANT, AND LEAK PROOF EVEN WHEN BROKEN


In an OPTIMA battery, the lead plates and separator are wound and tightly compressed into a cell tube so they can't move, shed, or break, even in severe shock and vibration applications. In independent SAE tests, the OPTIMA kept working after being subjected to vibrations up to 5G for 12 hours. As in all AGM TECHNOLOGY BATTERIES, there is no "free acid" that can leak out or spill and the OPTIMA can be operated effectively in any position -- even upside down -- without any risk of leaking and because it is sealed, no corrosion can form on the posts, connectors, or cables. At DC Battery, we have been shown tests in which the a bullet is fired into an Optima leaving a huge hole in the center. Even with the battery's interior exposed, there was no leakage and when placed into a vehicle, it performed perfectly.

thanks professor cut and paste!

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

only on that one, wanted to let you know of the research that has been done on these to show how "bulletproof" they really are.

any more questions, let me know dr. ebay

 

[SLASH]

lol

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

lol

 

[01Cobra]

Ford Tested Tough premium battery. Its 2009 and I am still running the stock Ford Battery that came on the car from the factory.

 

[Slow99x]

as the title states - i would like to get a better battery for the cobra and was just curious as to what everyone is putting into theirs and your experiences. Thanks. :biggthump

you still have your car?????!!!

 

[SLASH]

lol

lololol

 

[blck10th]

:-o When my stocker died I bought a Duralast replacement. Works just fine.

+1 :biggthump

 

[ShelbyGuy]

Plain old diehard here. Stock battery still holds a charge but my alternator died so I simply swapped them both out as a matter of preventative maintenance.

 

[PETSNKE]

My 13 year old stock Motorcraft battery still works fine, even with sitting all winter with no trickle charger on it.

I just bought a Odyssey dry cell a few days ago to take some weight of the nose of the car, still looking for a nice billet hold down bracket for under $60
http://www.portablepower.com/odyssey_pc680mjt-p-213.html

 

[95trippleblackconv]

Wallmart here. I haven't started the car over 2 months and it started right up yesterday. I had no charger on it and just pulled disconnected the neg cable.