Let's re visit batteries, Any good sealed ones made in USA? |
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Let's re visit batteries, Any good sealed ones made in USA? |
Ampex351 |
May 14 2020, 07:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 8-April 20 From: Roseburg, Oregon Member No.: 24,115 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I went shopping for a new battery today. Found an Optima 35 but didn't buy. The guy was really honest with me and said that Johnson Controls owns Optima these days and that Optima's are made in The UAE, Spain and Saudi Arabia. Not the USA. Quality control is NOT what it used to be. Then he mentioned Panasonic batteries and talked about how good they are.
I have a sweet '73 2.0 with a perfect battery tray and hell hole. I don't want them messed up from an acid battery. What are your thoughts and ideas on this? I'd really like to buy something domestic. Help me out. |
raynekat |
May 15 2020, 01:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Best thing I found was this "sealed" AGM battery made by XS Power.
Carried by both Jegs and Summit Racing. It cost about $280 including shipping. Bolts right into the factory battery tray using the stock hold down hardware. Terminals are in the correct locations. Has plenty of power in cranking amps (760A) and reserve or amp-hrs (62A-hr). Weighs 41 lbs. Wild graphics on the battery: I tamed down using a battery cover and some creative graphics on the side: So far, it's been the perfect battery for me. |
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