best kind of batteries

thatsmokinobs · Sep 1, 2015

Ok I'm almost positive this topic has been discussed in depth many times on here, but my search option has stopped working. What would you guys say is the best type/brand to get? I'm almost positive mine ain't gonna last till next spring when it time to bring her out after winter. I've heard a bit about gel cells and AGMs and they seem like they're the better options than lead acids, but have no experience with them. Anyone had/have these?

dsberman94 · Sep 1, 2015

Check out post # 10 in here. The really long quote should give you some pretty good info. http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66203

kadeninabnitt · Sep 1, 2015

I have agm batteries from Autozone in mine no complaints at all

Justin@DP-Tuner · Sep 2, 2015

AGM batteries are the best in my opinion. Odyssey if you can afford them.

SEABEE08FX4 · Sep 2, 2015

I've got a set of Optima Blue Top's ( Deep Cycle ) that I bought used off another member on here ( UNBROKEN ) about 3-4 years ago and they are still kicking like new.

Pockets · Sep 2, 2015

Duralast Platinums from Sears

79jasper · Sep 2, 2015

Pockets said:
Duralast Platinums from Sears

You mean diehard?

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thatsmokinobs · Sep 2, 2015

Would AGMs be strong enough to start my 7.3 when it's -10 and not plugged in? How well do they hold up to deep cycling?

79jasper · Sep 2, 2015

Agm are generally less affected by temperature.
The answer is yes.

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dsberman94 · Sep 2, 2015

thatsmokinobs said:
Would AGMs be strong enough to start my 7.3 when it's -10 and not plugged in? How well do they hold up to deep cycling?

Yup. Even without glow plugs.

thatsmokinobs · Sep 2, 2015

That's good cause my plugs need replaced soon too haha. Goddamn college life stealing all my money

dsberman94 · Sep 2, 2015

Make sure the relay works. Mine quit on a night when it was -15 and that's how I learned that these are the best batteries on the market. And that it sucks having a broken block heater as well. Lol. Solid minute of cranking and it finally gave a cough. Let it sit for 20 seconds and gave it another minute till it started. Coulda done that a bit different by jumping the relay but I was cold and pissed. Lol.

Then the next morning i started it and didn't have time to let it warm up because we had to go look for some escaped horses, and the rear cover seal on the hpop let go. How fun that was.

Pockets · Sep 3, 2015

79jasper said:
You mean diehard?

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Yes it's DieHard... sorry I'm a dumbass

521turbo · Sep 3, 2015

DEKA Intimidators are nice.

thatsmokinobs · Sep 3, 2015

Hahaha that sucks. Soon as the temp gets below 45 degrees, I give her 10 minutes to warm up at least. Hotter than that, at least five. Luckily I still have the beater car I drove around when I painted it, so that's what I'm driving this winter. First snowflake I see, I'm driving my truck home and bringing that back out to school. So I don't have to worry about cold starts this winter, thank god.