Looking at replacing my stock battery and what to know what is a better choice for replacing it??? Is there a lighter battery I can use? Thanks guys; and Always APPRECIATED!!!

 

OPTIMA!!!!! yellow top

 

Thanks for the help!!!

 

What is soooo much better about the optima batteries????

 

I need to replace it anyways so why not w/ something lighter...

 

Are they really that much lighter, I was going to get one, till I looked at summit it it's weight is 38LBS. I got a walmart one, there actually rated pretty good, think they are made by the same company that makes optimas if I remember.

Yellow top is even more 44lbs

 

Interstate or Optima

 

So what battery did you actually get??? Name?

 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. The Optimas are not lighter than OEM. They are actually heavier than the factory battery. I replaced my OEM battery with an Optima Red Top and it's definitely a few lbs heavier. If you want a lightweight battery than you need to look into Deka. Deka and Braille (Very Expensive) are the same thing. Here's a good thread with information.

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18503

Optima uses "Spiralcell" technology which is better and offers more power.

http://www.optimabatteries.com/optima_products/

 

heard many good things about optima.

 

Look at Odyssey batteries. Many models are lighter than stock, I've had them inseveral cars in the past, I have one in my Miata now, and plan to get them for one or both of my Mustangs this year.

 

FWIW I have an optima in mine. I chose it not for the weight but the fact its a maintenance free AGM battery. I work at a m/c shop and Harley's AGM batteries are some of the best batteries we've found. Last well over 5 years and actually put more CCA's than most of the high output "gel" batteries. They are miles ahead of any "wet" batteries, at least on bikes. Hoping I have a similar experience in my car.

 

I found this to be true so what I did was I bought the highest output Optima with the smallest footprint.

 

Another Optima vote here, too.

 

Last year I needed a new battery and reviewed all of the above possibilities. I decided to put the stock Motorcraft back in her for $100 bucks. It fits the battery tray and the tie downs plus the heat blanket. Also it had a 3 yr. free replacement warranty. Everything fit with no modifications. All other choices had issues. Even the Optima's.

 

Interstate is the way I went, same fitment as the ford OE, little better warranty, and I get them at cost, lol. (Well did)

 

I prefer Interstate too.
My dad's last one was good for over 8 years.
I told him back then that they lasted well.

 

Will the small difference in weight really be noticeable? I hope the 5 lbs. I gained over the holidays doesn't hurt the handling of my Mustang!

I got a red top Optima. It really spins the starter fast with 800 cranking amps.

 

Stick with a name brand battery and you will be good. Optima batterys are great, but they are also pretty pricey.

 

I went with the WalMart duralast for $43 bucks. A little better than stock on CCA and warranty to boot! Highly recommend to replace OEM at reasonable cost.