Best budget battery?

[bbeljefe]

Forget about the cost completely and focus on what you need to run the power you want to run. This includes alternators, batteries, wire, connectors, et al.

Then, go on the interwebz and search for the best price on the things you know you must have in order to have a system that does what you want it to do.

But put first things first and find out exactly what you need to be asking for, because "cheapest" changes by the minute.

 

[Nutdawg651]

Exactly what he said *** a battery bank either way it puts a ton of strain on the alternator as it has to charge every battery you need a highoutput alternator then you can put as many batteries as you want cheap or not to help the system out dont go the cheap route or youll end up spending more and having no car to drive until you recoupe the choice is yours play it smart save up do it right the first time

 

[momofx 10+ year member]

Depends, the g34 is $150 at my sam's plus a $15 core charge... They used to be $130 just a couple months ago and I'm pretty sure they were about $100 a year ago
PS: I ran 2500w on a stock 130a alt and the voltage drop was awful. I'd recommend not going over 2k unless you're willing to buy a HO alt.

F**k they are $179.99 + core here in Springfield those greedy f**kers.

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

F**k they are $179.99 + core here in Springfield those greedy f**kers.

Might as well grab a Kinetik/Shuriken/Odyssey/XS if you're gonna spend that much

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Deka group 31 or similar.

 

[Nutdawg651]

Go to bcae1.com look down the right side number 42 charging system basics it'll tell you everything you need to know

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

F**k they are $179.99 + core here in Springfield those greedy f**kers.

O'reiley's/VIP auto part stores also have a re-badged Dekka for around 150$

I'm a big fan of large battery banks. I have a strong suspicion that most people aren't getting anywhere near the rated output from their 600$ alternators under real world conditions.... Though really a lot depends on your listening habits.

I would generally budged at much in electrical upgrades as I have into amplifiers to be really solid.

 

[urmomsmin3 10+ year member]

im assuming u have a v8 ford? i have big 3 done 2nd battery my lights still dim its annoying

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

I suggest this battery

Duracell® Heavy Duty AGM Truck Battery - Group Size 31AGM - Sam's Club

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

here's a battery charger/maintainer i use on weekends when my car is parked

1.5 Amp Three Stage Onboard Battery Charger/Maintainer

 

[Syntaxx7x 10+ year member]

is this any good?? I do I need another Batt?? AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA

I got a 150 amp alt..

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