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Panther
08-21-2013, 02:10 AM
In need of a new battery what battery is Recommended and what is the CCA needed to run the car. All I have is k&n filter and SCT tune. It has Ford Motorcraft battery now.


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MOTOWN
08-21-2013, 03:32 AM
I personally like Optima Yellow tops! i have a Optima D31A, 8051-160 which is 900CCA but its 13" long prolly wont fit up front, im mounting mines in the trunk.
03mmmonroe
08-21-2013, 04:32 AM
In need of a new battery what battery is Recommended and what is the CCA needed to run the car. All I have is k&n filter and SCT tune. It has Ford Motorcraft battery now.


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Just get another Ford Motorcraft battery 850 CC. Price at ford dealers $109.00. + tax.
RF Overlord
08-21-2013, 04:34 AM
^^^what 03mmmonroe said^^^
fastblackmerc
08-21-2013, 05:36 AM
The owners manual has the specs for the battery. Make sure the new one meets or exceeds those specs.
1Marauder
08-21-2013, 09:57 AM
YES.. ^^^^^ I like exceeding SPEC on batteries. I like to get as many Cold Cranking Amps as I can--I just bought one--And found a Big 850CCA in all Black--s so it looks nice underhood!

It was +$20... but this is one area where soending the extra cash usually saves $$ a few times over the next 4-7 years.
RF Overlord
08-21-2013, 10:29 AM
With batteries, bigger is not always better.

To make more power in the same physical size, the plates have to be thinner. This makes them more susceptible to warping from heat and damage from vibration. Unless you NEED more CCA for some unusual reason, the manufacturer's spec is more than enough.
Panther
08-21-2013, 04:55 PM
Thanks all I will be getting a ford motorcraft batter. I do have a Optimal battery in my 1977 F250 never had a problem starting it up.


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JoeBoomz
08-21-2013, 07:12 PM
Optima batteries are tough to kill. You can drain them to nothing and charge them again and they run like new. I've killed quite a few conventional batteries by completely discharging them before.
MOTOWN
08-22-2013, 12:25 AM
optima batteries are tough to kill. You can drain them to nothing and charge them again and they run like new. I've killed quite a few conventional batteries by completely discharging them before.

exactly!;)
Zim Hosein
08-28-2013, 09:09 PM
In need of a new battery what battery is Recommended and what is the CCA needed to run the car. All I have is k&n filter and SCT tune. It has Ford Motorcraft battery now.

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Purchase and install a Ford Motorcraft BXT-65-850, it is an "upgrade" vs. the stock supplied battery and fits the battery tray perfectly Panther :beer: .
Panther
08-31-2013, 08:22 PM
Purchase and install a Ford Motorcraft BXT-65-850, it is an "upgrade" vs. the stock supplied battery and fits the battery tray perfectly Panther :beer: .

What did that run you if you don't mind me asking.



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Zim Hosein
09-01-2013, 12:15 AM
What did that run you if you don't mind me asking.

I don't remember to be honest :o, but I'll dig out the dealer invoice on Monday okay Panther?
Mercurykidd
09-01-2013, 12:49 AM
I would get the Optima Yellow top, Interstate, and or a Motorcraft in that order. Honestly, the Motorcraft is great battery for the price, but if you have the extra bucks buy an Optima.....
Panther
09-01-2013, 12:52 AM
I would get the Optima Yellow top, Interstate, and or a Motorcraft in that order. Honestly, the Motorcraft is great battery for the price, but if you have the extra bucks buy an Optima.....

I have a Optima battery in my truck love it but in the MM it has to be ford.


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RF Overlord
09-01-2013, 05:55 AM
For reference, I paid $109 for a stock-size Motorcraft from the local dealer. It was actually less expensive than the equivalent offerings from VatoZone or Advance. No-brainer here.
MMcactusflower
09-01-2013, 10:55 PM
I have put Optima Yellow Top batteries in all my vehicles for some years...never a problem.
Zim Hosein
09-10-2013, 08:12 PM
What did that run you if you don't mind me asking.

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It was ~$120.00 dealer installed Panther. :)
Richy04
09-10-2013, 08:41 PM
Walmart, never had a problem in any of my cars and you can pocket the 30 bucks you'll save, just make sure you are dressed ok or you will end up here>>> www.peopleofwalmart.com