[Healeys] Optimas

[Alan Seigrist]

Having replaced to boot floor on my BJ8, going with the AGM was a must.  It
makes all the difference.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 1:16 AM, Ronald J. Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> It just so happens I an in need of a new battery as well.  After 4.5 years
> of performance, the original type, over priced, tar-top battery seems to
> have given out.
>
> The November 2008 issue of Consumer Reports rates batteries.
>
> Group 65:
>        No. 1:  DieHard Platinum 50065 (AGM type), $180, 930 CCA
>        No. 3:  Kirkland Signature 12866,  $75, (Costco), 875 CCA
>        No. 6:  Everstart Maxx-65N, $75, (Walmart) 850 CCA
>
> Group 35/78 and 78:
>        No. 1:  DieHard Platinum 50090 (AGM type), $180, 880 CCA
>        No. 2:  Optima RedTop SC340 (AGM type), $150, 800 CCA.
>        No. 3:  Deka Intimidator 9A78D (AGM type), $180, 750 CCA
>        No. 5:  NAPA Select 84 34/78, $82, 800 CCA
>        No. 6:  Autocraft Titanium 34/78-4 $83 (Advance Auto Parts), 800 CCA
>        No. 8:  Orbital Exide Select ORB78DT-84 (AGM type), $172, 770 CCA
>
> Group 24/24F:
>        No. 1:  Interstate Mega-Tron PlusMTP-24, $101, 800 CCA
>        No. 2:  Everstart Maxx-24N, $75 (Walmart), 700 CCA
>
> Since the 3000s battery is in the trunk, I like the idea of the AGM type
> batteries due to their completely sealed cases and  the fibrous glass
> material which absorbs the liquid electrolyte.  This means nothing can leak
> out in the event of a cracked battery, such as might happen in a rear end
> collision.  However, as Gary and Pete pointed out, I don't like the idea of
> paying twice as much money for a battery that has the same cold cranking
> amps (CCA) and similar warranty period
>
> Ron
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