Battery for LS1 VYSSII - 550cc (how much and where?)

[FrangaFry]

Hi folks, got me a need to get a new battery as mine is on it's way out and I don't want to get stranded.

Whats the best battery for an LS1 (550 and up) and who has them at a decent price at the moment?

Cheers,

[XUV]

i run one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DELKOR-12V-610CCA-AUTO-BATTERY-HOLDEN-FORD-3YR-WARRANTY-/290619835870?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43aa4ac5de&_uhb=1

they're a Delkor 22f-610 at 610cca at 135 bucks delivered , there is a 22f-680 at 680 cca version too at about 185 bucks at probatteries.

It's been good.

[Drewie]

I have probably been extremely lucky or whatever, but the battery in my VX SS is a plain old 460cca Exide that was fitted on the 8/06/06, so just over 7 years old and still going strong, just came back from a 5 week overseas holiday and it started as if I had driven it yesterday. It is the old style lead acid battery with the filler caps so you can top it up, a lot of the newer batteries are now sealed and are a Calcium battery or part Calcium. Now I have said this I have probably jinxed myself. I will probably just go another Exide or a Century. I have bought most of my batteries from East Coast Spares in Ringwood, they are pretty good price wise.

[vz hsv]

go straight for an optima.

[wagz]

Im with Drewie. Exide or century last ages. I have a century going on 4 years. No issues what so ever.

If you cant afford or arent running crazy stereo installs or doing track days you wont need an optima. If you can afford it, they are a good option.

[BLACK 346]

I just bought one of these, but xuv's option looks pretty damn good at that price.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111011997330&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

[QldKev]

I like the Century batteries. The normal on is the 58, but if you get a 68 you get a 3 year warranty for domestic use. A lot cheaper than Optima etc.

http://www.centurybatteries.com.au/search/index.php/batteries/ID-19 620cca / 120 rc. Both better numbers than the Optima and unless you are driving you car up side down just as good

[FrangaFry]

I like the Century batteries. The normal on is the 58, but if you get a 68 you get a 3 year warranty for domestic use. A lot cheaper than Optima etc.

http://www.centurybatteries.com.au/search/index.php/batteries/ID-19 620cca / 120 rc. Both better numbers than the Optima and unless you are driving you car up side down just as good

Cheers Kev and thanks to all for the feedback; Ended up going the Century 68 (good price from autObarn as well I thought, $165). At least I have confidence it will start on these bloody cold mornings now, was a bit touch and go this morning....

[dazzrael]

optimas arent that expensive if you know where to find them.... i got my yellow top off eBay for $200 and ive killed it half a dozen times and it keeps on keeping on... just re-charge it and away you go,.....

[VX2VESS]

another one for reference these i've had no issues with from memory was $130 last time i got one http://www.supercharge.com.au/products_auto_gold.php


Ve recommended one http://www.supercharge.com.au/product_detail.php?seq=45&return_url=battery_search.php (http://www.supercharge.com.au/products_auto_gold.php)

[BLACK 346]

I like the Century batteries. The normal on is the 58, but if you get a 68 you get a 3 year warranty for domestic use. A lot cheaper than Optima etc.

http://www.centurybatteries.com.au/search/index.php/batteries/ID-19 620cca / 120 rc. Both better numbers than the Optima and unless you are driving you car up side down just as good

I think the Century batteries are fine so long as you don't put them through any unusual conditions ie letting them go flat etc. I had the 68 in my hardly ever driven SS sitting in the shed on a CTEK charger, it lasted just over 12 months under those conditions. I am hoping for better life out of the Yellow Top, but I guess time will tell.

[VNV8]

I used supercharge gold MF53 in my VT (one lasted 6 years, the other was still perfect after 2 years), was 600CCA from memory and maintenance free.