Battery Died
Le Mans Master
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From: Puget Sound
If that's the situation keep buying a 3 year battery and that's all you get.....I use the strongest battery that fits the box and I encourage my customers to do the same....not all batteries are created equal, that's why there is different price levels...I would suggest that to 'up grade' your battery and your cranking problems should go away.....
You need to get more info. on batteries if you think the high amp. output ones are the best. They have thinner plates so they can fit more in the same size battery thus increasing the amp. output. However, when they discharge, the plates can/will warp, short out and your battery is toast.
Jim
Le Mans Master
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From: NJ Hockey beer league
If you want to get good battery life, the key is to have a disconnect switch or pull the ground cable off when not driving it. I have gotten VERY long life out of the Corvette (NAPA / Interstate) batteries doing it this way. Last battery still tested good in the 59 after 12 years, but I replaced it anyway for peace of mind. 
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Thanks sooo much for all the input ...From what I've read so far is that I should purchase a "Group 24" battery. I'm assuming no matter who the manufacturer is that a "Group 24" battery would have the same dimensions as what's in my car now. And get as many CCA's as possible......Many thanks 
...From what I've read so far is that I should purchase a "Group 24" battery. I'm assuming no matter who the manufacturer is that a "Group 24" battery would have the same dimensions as what's in my car now. And get as many CCA's as possible......Many thanks
Melting Slicks
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IMO - There is no substitute. Cranks my modified 11:1 BB over like no other battery I have ever had!
http://www.odysseybattery.com/
http://www.odysseybattery.com/
Burning Brakes
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From: Minneapolis, MN USA
I don't even shop for batteries any more. I simply drive to Costco. For the past 4-6 batteries I have had to purchase, I sat and did lots of research....price...review....CCA...etc. Nothing beats Costco (Interstate I believe) batteries in a price/CCA ratio. Add on top of that the great Costco warranties....done. Don't even look around. Drive to Costco and be happy!
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Thanks sooo much for all the input ...From what I've read so far is that I should purchase a "Group 24" battery. I'm assuming no matter who the manufacturer is that a "Group 24" battery would have the same dimensions as what's in my car now. And get as many CCA's as possible......Many thanks
...From what I've read so far is that I should purchase a "Group 24" battery. I'm assuming no matter who the manufacturer is that a "Group 24" battery would have the same dimensions as what's in my car now. And get as many CCA's as possible......Many thanks Corvette Stories
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Probably my ONLY best move, besides buying my '61 Corvette, was buying the "Firestone Forever" battery 30 some years ago. I think I'm on my 6th or 7th battery now (lost track).. ALL FREE after my initial $49 purchase. Replacements are "top of the line" batteries and have been very good. And yea, I've got to find the oldest employee at the Firestone store to start the conversation about how they will replace the battery for free (I have the paper work) but they always come through.
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Probably my ONLY best move, besides buying my '61 Corvette, was buying the "Firestone Forever" battery 30 some years ago. I think I'm on my 6th or 7th battery now (lost track).. ALL FREE after my initial $49 purchase. Replacements are "top of the line" batteries and have been very good. And yea, I've got to find the oldest employee at the Firestone store to start the conversation about how they will replace the battery for free (I have the paper work) but they always come through.
Good for you for not only keeping the paperwork but also, making Firestone stand behind their warranty.
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Thanks sooo much for all the input ...From what I've read so far is that I should purchase a "Group 24" battery. I'm assuming no matter who the manufacturer is that a "Group 24" battery would have the same dimensions as what's in my car now. And get as many CCA's as possible......Many thanks
...From what I've read so far is that I should purchase a "Group 24" battery. I'm assuming no matter who the manufacturer is that a "Group 24" battery would have the same dimensions as what's in my car now. And get as many CCA's as possible......Many thanks 
