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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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What sized battery are you guys using ? Car needs a new one. Has a walmart in it. And after the issues with the fuel line and constant cranking last year it's toast and I don't trust it.

Currently have a 725 ? it's like 580 cca or something. Fairly small battery. Just wondering what is really needed.

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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mine is cca720 ca 920 i think just got a new one
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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i run an Optima Red Top 34/78 it has 800CCA and 1000CA. it has both the top post terminals and the gm style too. Its about $180 but well worth it. ive had it for about 2 years (i think) and never had an issue with it.

Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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I run a red top, bought it from american muscle with the discount
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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i got a walmart battery in mine and its 1000 ca and 850 cca's.ive run them before and never had any problems with them
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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got my optima, recently I drained it bad, and was only providing 350cca but the mustang still turned over
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Motorcraft right here 760 cc
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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If you have a sams club membership they are a better buy then walmart. Same price but a year longer warranty
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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lol^^^^I had the champion battery from there......2 in 4 years took a crap both
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Well I work at a Ford dealership. I'm going to get a motorcraft. With my discount it will be under $100 I think.
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