cbuts2

whats a good battery for under the hood, and what would it cost me?

is there any good ones i can get from canadiantire.ca ??


got my battery tested, the interstate test from midas said battery replacement is highly recommended

battery results:
voltage 12.59V
measured 220 cca
rated 650 cca
temperature 22 C

starter test:
voltage 11.34V
time 2.47s

Charging system test:
no load 14.32v loaded 14.040v
ripple 70mV
-0.10v.

Dukk

I ran a CT Eliminator in my car for the last 6 years. Flawless. I also like the Eveready ones from WalMart - I have put them in at least 4 cars and was always well satisfied for a moderately priced battery.

b34tBoX

The Energizer one's from Walmart are awesome!
Costco Kirkland Signature batteries have good reviews as well.
Else, I would goto Car Quest and pick up a rebranded Deka.

cbuts2

thanks, so any battery is fine? im runnin 2 sa 12s and a rockford fosgate 1500, i want to run atleast 1200 rms, and ill be ampign my speakers, do i need to look for any specific amps or something when buying?

b34tBoX

Oh, thought you were just looking for a starter battery.

In that case, you'll be happier by doing big-3 upgrade and getting a second battery for your amps. Including a new one for under the hood.

For your speakers if they are aftermarket and say rated at 75RMS a piece and you have four of them, grab a 4-chan amp that does at least that per channel.

cbuts2

yes i am looking for a starter battery, but i do i need anything specific, whats a good one to buy?
any Energizer one from walmart will do?

b34tBoX

Well depends on your vehicle, you need to get the proper size in most cases.
If you go there they will have a catalog that will help you to choose the right one for your vehicle.
The Energizer one is excellent, especially for the price!

cbuts2

alright, but now when i go to choose one, if theres one thats $120, and one thats $180, which should i get? does the starting battery matter or no? in the FUTURE ill be gettin a deepcycle batt for the trunk, but the test showed i need a new batt, and sometimes when i go to start my car it hesitates like its low on juice, and im gonna be hooking up my system tommorow, so i guess ill find out how logn it lasts n thatll tell me if i need a new batt.. lol

b34tBoX

There no economy/premium versions of Energizer, you just get the size that you need. All quality is the same. As far as I know even the largest battery is no more than $100.
You can get away with using two of these batteries for your system. No use in getting a deep cycle, it really serves no purpose in your application. If you need more power, upgrade your alternator and then consider AGM type batteries with greater capacity.

Alas, the energizer batteries are made by Johnson Controls. A very reputable manufacturer.

cbuts2

so u suggest buy a $100 batt for under the hood