Batteries Again
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: PNW
Yes, they are good batteries. Had one that was 9+ years old in a Toyota truck and I replaced it just because of it's age even though it was still working OK.
Does Interstate have one that will clamp into the battery tray like OEM?
Does Interstate have one that will clamp into the battery tray like OEM?
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 37
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From: Leesburg GA
I've got an 04 I bought new. The battery died about 6 months later. To answer your question yes a much bigger battery will fit. I went with an Optima that has both top posts and side posts. My car is not a DD (plus I store it 6mo out of the year) so I used the side posts to mount a little harness that comes with the Battery Tender Plus, this harness will reach up to the cowl. So after I drive it I don't even have to open the hood to plug in my charger. I'm very happy with the Optima red top, but you will find people on this forum that don't like it. Mine's going on 5 years with now probs, and when it finally does die I'll buy another, but they don't like to be drained so if your car is not a DD and you don't have a float charger I wouldn't recommend an Optima.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
Taken off http://www.themanufacturer.com/us/pr...HPSESSID=c88bc website for you few who think one brand is better than the other since Johnson Controls is the largest Battery maker in the US. You will be amazed how many brands they make and how people say one brand is better than the other even though they are made on the same assembly line but packaged in different colors for different brands.
"Market share has grown steadily due to a continuous effort to both improve battery quality and extend the life of this vital piece of equipment. Johnson Controls now supplies original equipment batteries for leading automakers, including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. A stable of leading battery brands, including DieHard, Duralast, Interstate, ProStart, and Everstart, along with others, all bear Johnson Controls signature. Aftermarket service is also important, and customers represented in this segment of the market include AutoZone, Interstate Battery, Sears, Wal-Mart, and Costco. Of course, it is not just automobiles that need batteries to start. This may be the biggest market, but Johnson Controls also produce batteries for other applications such as marine, lawn and garden, commercial, motorcycle, wheelchair, and golf cart use. There is also a special synergy with the spiral-wound AGM battery that Johnson Controls produces under the brand name OPTIMA."
Also for some more research I did the Orbital and Optima are made by the same company so Exide Batteries is part of Johnson Controls then.
"Market share has grown steadily due to a continuous effort to both improve battery quality and extend the life of this vital piece of equipment. Johnson Controls now supplies original equipment batteries for leading automakers, including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. A stable of leading battery brands, including DieHard, Duralast, Interstate, ProStart, and Everstart, along with others, all bear Johnson Controls signature. Aftermarket service is also important, and customers represented in this segment of the market include AutoZone, Interstate Battery, Sears, Wal-Mart, and Costco. Of course, it is not just automobiles that need batteries to start. This may be the biggest market, but Johnson Controls also produce batteries for other applications such as marine, lawn and garden, commercial, motorcycle, wheelchair, and golf cart use. There is also a special synergy with the spiral-wound AGM battery that Johnson Controls produces under the brand name OPTIMA."
Also for some more research I did the Orbital and Optima are made by the same company so Exide Batteries is part of Johnson Controls then.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,955
Likes: 161
From: PNW
Taken off http://www.themanufacturer.com/us/pr...HPSESSID=c88bc website for you few who think one brand is better than the other since Johnson Controls is the largest Battery maker in the US. You will be amazed how many brands they make and how people say one brand is better than the other even though they are made on the same assembly line but packaged in different colors for different brands.
"Market share has grown steadily due to a continuous effort to both improve battery quality and extend the life of this vital piece of equipment. ... There is also a special synergy with the spiral-wound AGM battery that Johnson Controls produces under the brand name OPTIMA."
Also for some more research I did the Orbital and Optima are made by the same company so Exide Batteries is part of Johnson Controls then.
"Market share has grown steadily due to a continuous effort to both improve battery quality and extend the life of this vital piece of equipment. ... There is also a special synergy with the spiral-wound AGM battery that Johnson Controls produces under the brand name OPTIMA."
Also for some more research I did the Orbital and Optima are made by the same company so Exide Batteries is part of Johnson Controls then.
I truly believe the only reason they wanted my leaky Optima back is so their engineering department could dissect it to see what happened during manufacturing in hopes to maybe improve quality down the line.
BTW – for those who haven’t see the leaky Optima thread, here it is:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...a-red-top.html
Last edited by ZeeOSix; Mar 15, 2009 at 03:02 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Gboro/H-point/Reidsville NC
I had one to last 8+ years and it had a huge amp on it.When the time comes that I need one thats what I'll be getting.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: PNW
MTP-75-Mega-Tron Plus - 85 Months - 700 CCA
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...470-2147384742
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,400
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From: Gboro/H-point/Reidsville NC
Went on-line and found the Interstate for a 2002 Vette - looks like a good replacement candidate also. Price isn't bad either.
MTP-75-Mega-Tron Plus - 85 Months - 700 CCA
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...470-2147384742
MTP-75-Mega-Tron Plus - 85 Months - 700 CCA
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...470-2147384742
That will be the one I order when I need one.Great battery if ya ask me.
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