Battery Opinions?

"Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage" (Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage)
05/13/2016 at 21:32 • Filed to: Batteries

I’m buying a new battery for the Corvette. Not that it makes much of a difference, but, what are your favorite batteries? I’m not going to pay the price for an Optima, so that’s not an option. Probably either Diehard or Interstate, but I’d be interested in your opinion.

Geo Storm wagon for your time.

DISCUSSION (31)

Nisman > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 21:38

I've had good luck with Napa. Avoid Duraladt and SuperTech at all costs.

CRider > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 21:38

Lithium ion batteries, much lighter and they last longer.

His Stigness > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 21:40

I think Centennial Batteries have the best price for performance and warranty. I went through Battery Systems and got an AGM which has a really good warranty and was super cheap (compared to others).

I also have Braille Battery AGM in my Mercedes (my Golf has the Centennial). I haven’t had a problem with it, and they have ridiculous amounts of power. They’re just more expensive but offer way more compared to Optima.

Chasaboo > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 21:41

One that is not on fire. That really sucks.

mazda616 > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 21:42

I ran an interstate in my 3 for many years with no problem.

Birddog > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 21:56

I’d say you’re good with the Interstate. The last one I had in Crusty lived from 2003-2015.

HammerheadFistpunch > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 22:02

A deka usa agm, comes in many names including auto zones house brand and duracell. Optima are garbage these days

Die-Trying > HammerheadFistpunch
05/13/2016 at 22:16

depends on the optima..... the dual post (top and side combo) tend to short themselves out after about 6 years, but the single posts keep on going pretty good...... havent bought a new one in a little while.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Nisman
05/13/2016 at 22:32

I don’t even know if I have a Napa around here, actually. Yeah, I was looking into Duralast for a bit because their warranties are good, but I’ve chosen against it.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > HammerheadFistpunch
05/13/2016 at 22:33

Gotcha. Cool. Where do they sell Duracell batteries?

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > CRider
05/13/2016 at 22:34

Never heard of a Lithium Ion battery in a car?

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > His Stigness
05/13/2016 at 22:38

Cool, never heard of either of these brands? Those Centennial batteries look pretty decent. The Braille batteries are a little pricey for me, but are good to keep in mind.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Chasaboo
05/13/2016 at 22:43

True story lol

His Stigness > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 22:44

The Centennial batteries have great prices. I think I paid $130 or something for an AGM for my Golf, but that’s my shop price. But I think it retails for around $175, which is super cheap for the warranty they offer and the power.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > mazda616
05/13/2016 at 22:46

Yeah, I’ve got an Interstate in there currently. An old Interstate though lol

HammerheadFistpunch > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 22:47

I see them mostly at local shops

CRider > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 22:48

They’re out there, expensive but they weigh a third of what a lead acid battery weighs, they last longer, and can be deep cycled unlike a lead battery. If you do drain it you’ll need a smart charger, though. http://www.jegs.com/p/Lithium-Pros…

Big Bubba Ray > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 22:50

Interstate for sure. They’re the only batteries they use at my tech school and every car guy I know runs an Interstate.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Birddog
05/13/2016 at 22:52

Damn. Yeah, I got an old Interstate in there right now. It was good when I bought it, but now it’s not holding a good charge.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > HammerheadFistpunch
05/13/2016 at 22:55

Yeah, I just found some at Sam’s Club. Sweet.

Matt Nichelson > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 22:56

So am I going to be the only one to comment on the random choice of car?

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > CRider
05/13/2016 at 22:56

Daaaaaamn dude. I can’t afford nearly that much on just a battery lol. Cool idea though.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Big Bubba Ray
05/13/2016 at 22:58

Yeah, they’re sweet. I have an old one in there right now. Not sure how old, but its just now not holding a very good charge.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Matt Nichelson
05/13/2016 at 23:04

Because Geo Storm wagon lol

CRider > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 23:09

Kinja'd!!!

Shit ain’t cheap, that’s for sure.

DipodomysDeserti > Big Bubba Ray
05/13/2016 at 23:10

Really? Every car guy that I know runs an Optima in their non race cars.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/13/2016 at 23:15

Got here late, but interstate.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes
05/13/2016 at 23:21

Seems to be the norm here. Cool.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch
05/13/2016 at 23:22

Came here to throw in a word for Deka too. I had never heard of them until my battery died while I was trying to drive away from my local lube shop a few years back. (Don’t hate this place does Royal Purple for like $5 more than just the cost of 5 qts of RP at the parts store.) Deka is what they had and threw in for me and it did great. The TX heat kills batteries quick, so anything that lasts more than a few years gets my recommendation.

Big Bubba Ray > DipodomysDeserti
05/13/2016 at 23:47

It’s a 50/50 split between Optima and Interstate. My tech school uses Interstate, a handful of car guys I know, which is a lot use Optima. The way I see it, it all comes down to personal preference.

hike > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
05/14/2016 at 09:24

I'm gonna be the weird guy who says Magnetti Marelli because I can get a discount. It's also fun being different. Just don't get a crap AAA battery and you're good. Most batteries are made by a few companies anyways.