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Jayz28
04-16-2015, 02:56 PM
Im sure it's been covered before but I am in the market for a new battery. What does everyone prefer and how long have they lasted.

I have a higher compression LT1 engine with a mini torque starter. No electronics other than water pump, electric fans, ignition box, Wideband, headlights and fuel pump. Nothing else draws a power in my car.

I kinda enjoy keeping my weight down so the lightest I can go, the happier I'll be.

I heard of ppl using lawn and garden mower batteries? Heard they are cheaper than the Braille batteries.

Give me some info fellas. I appreciate it!!
SexyTransAm
04-16-2015, 03:24 PM
http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?27126-Lightweight-Battery-Test
Jayz28
04-16-2015, 04:05 PM
Thanks. I havnt seen you on here in awhile. How you been?
Jayz28
04-16-2015, 04:13 PM
I'll pick me up one tomorrow. Thanks a bunch.
SexyTransAm
04-16-2015, 07:35 PM
no prob. i get on facebook most the time. iv been meaning to get back on here more
Jayz28
04-18-2015, 07:56 AM
I picked up a battery last night. It was 89.99 at advanced auto. Didn't know how you guys are getting the discounts.
popo8
04-18-2015, 08:20 AM
Looks like some bought from here;

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Crank-ETX18L-Battery.html?Category_Code=big-crank-batteries
SexyTransAm
04-18-2015, 09:57 AM
i buy everything on line and use promo code p20 then go pick it up
Jayz28
04-18-2015, 10:54 AM
I just have to make an account right? I may return this one and order one offline at the next store lol.
Jayz28
04-18-2015, 07:12 PM
I returned the battery and used the online store to purchase it again from another nearby advance.

Got it for 64.14!!

Im happy. And I already checked out the battery earlier today. It was working great in my car. Need to make a bracket and im good to go.
popo8
04-18-2015, 07:19 PM
Good deal man...saved 25 bucks.
SexyTransAm
04-19-2015, 04:11 PM
With an account on their page u can only use tge code a few times. But If u logout and use paypal u can uses is forever lol
Jayz28
04-19-2015, 09:30 PM
lol that's good to know.

I googled advance coupons or promo codes and found a bunch. I used the 30 dollar off one. :) Im happy.
casey20000007
04-20-2015, 10:35 AM
I think I'm gonna jump and get one of these


Smoke tires not drugs
Jayz28
04-20-2015, 11:23 AM
I think I'm gonna jump and get one of these


Smoke tires not drugs

I've been testing out the limits of the battery and so far so good. I let my car heat up and the fans come on. I let the fans run for awhile with the car off to see if the battery could take it.

Came back and it fired right up.