Help: Which Optima Battery?

[los33]

is agm a duralast battery?
and what exactly is agm? I've heard several of you guys saying it in the thread

Duralast platinum is an agm battery.

You have lead acid which is a standard battery then you have agm which is a non spillable battery and the lithium batteries.

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/absorbent_glass_mat_agm

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[nyg052003]

Duralast platinum is an agm battery.
You have lead acid which is a standard battery then you have agm which is a non spillable battery and the lithium batteries.

Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Battery Information - Battery University

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non spillable as the optima being maintenance free? That's one thing I liked about the optimas as well

 

[speedyjuarez Premium Member]

who did you talk to? What place?

at my local interstate battery store in New Mexico. Im sure you have one near you

 

[nyg052003]

at my local interstate battery store in New Mexico. Im sure you have one near you

there should be one. I know there are places that sells them. Will check tommorow

 

[speedyjuarez Premium Member]

there should be one. I know there are places that sells them. Will check tommorow

Interstate Batteries

2132 Aamco Way

North Charleston, SC 29406

 

[nyg052003]

i think so.
google sams club

and check there batterys and what they have in your state.

as not all state have them.

What about the AGM batteries at advance? I mean if I'm spending half the price if it last half of the years i guess that's fine but just want to know

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

My point was to tell you that no matter what battery you buy (as long as they're all similar quality) it will not likely last 7 b years in the conditions we use them in. That's why I'm saying buy the cheapest quality battery because there's no point in spending more for the same thing. In fact getting dual batteries would prolong the life span of your batteries which is why I keep recommending it

Quickstart or ever start idk which one are literally the same battery as the deka and duracell I'm talking about, just rebadged. We're pointing you in the right direction I promise lol just pick one you're comfortable with among what we recommended

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

Buy from Advance Auto, pay online and use code TRT41. Pick up in store. Profit $40 off retail.

 

[nyg052003]

My point was to tell you that no matter what battery you buy (as long as they're all similar quality) it will not likely last 7 b years in the conditions we use them in. That's why I'm saying buy the cheapest quality battery because there's no point in spending more for the same thing. In fact getting dual batteries would prolong the life span of your batteries which is why I keep recommending it
Quickstart or ever start idk which one are literally the same battery as the deka and duracell I'm talking about, just rebadged. We're pointing you in the right direction I promise lol just pick one you're comfortable with among what we recommended

Yea after talking to some folks this morning on the phone I'm just going to run a second battery. NOw I have to look at a battery tray to fit in the corner of the mustang. Ok so I can go with side post in the trunk so getting one from Michallana ( not sure if spelled correctly) won't be a problem in that regard that he only has side post batts. Guys I spoke to this morning did recommend something like a shuriken BT-45 or 60 then a decent cranking battery.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

what type of battery fits into your tray? pictures? im sure a standard duracell agm from sams club will fit unless mustangs have a small battery tray.

when running batteries in parallel its necessary for them both to be one type, AGM or lead, and of similar quality (some will argue otherwise but if you do research youll come to the same conclusion as me). so for example both my batteries were new 55ah east penn 775cca (duracell/deka/etc all the same) and i felt comfortable running them in parallel, id try to avoid putting an old battery with new, and avoid using a high AH rating battery with one thats rated less if you can. it'll cause uneven draw which isn't really ideal, there's ways around this with isolators/relays but its easier to avoid that

 

[nyg052003]

what type of battery fits into your tray? pictures? im sure a standard duracell agm from sams club will fit unless mustangs have a small battery tray.
when running batteries in parallel its necessary for them both to be one type, AGM or lead, and of similar quality (some will argue otherwise but if you do research youll come to the same conclusion as me). so for example both my batteries were new 55ah east penn 775cca (duracell/deka/etc all the same) and i felt comfortable running them in parallel, id try to avoid putting an old battery with new, and avoid using a high AH rating battery with one thats rated less if you can. it'll cause uneven draw which isn't really ideal, there's ways around this with isolators/relays but its easier to avoid that

OEM it calls for a 58 series battery. My old Optima measures 9 1/4 long by 6 3/4 wide.

Here is the dimensions of the Battery tray I'm thinking about getting from amazon:

7-1/4'' x 13-1/8'' and will fit group 24 27 and 74 batteries.

Yes I now need a battery for the stang so they both will be new and I will take your advice about same type

 

[tc300 10+ year member]

North Star if you have the money.. Tho I was told you want them close to your amps for best results.

Duracell is a good choice also and great for the money. I have one under my hood along with a yellow top in the trunk...

 

[nyg052003]

What about possibly 2 of same type from Sams?

 

[nyg052003]

North Star if you have the money.. Tho I was told you want them close to your amps for best results. Duracell is a good choice also and great for the money. I have one under my hood along with a yellow top in the trunk...

I have a 0 gauge running to the rear now to a distro block that comes out to the amps.

Do I need to have that second battery ran to the alternator as well?

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

I have a 0 gauge running to the rear now to a distro block that comes out to the amps. Do I need to have that second battery ran to the alternator as well?

No, as long as your wire connecting the main batt to the second batt can handle the current you can use one wire from main batt to second batt. Need to fuse within 18 inches of each battery so two fuses. Alternator can be left unfused.

You can get two of the same from Sams but it'll be cheaper if you can get and fit one of the dekas from Mike on the back. The front battery needs to be whatever group size fits in your tray because I doubt you want to modify brackets