[67blackcherry]

OK - I'm a retard (or lazy, or whatever) but what's a good battery for my GTO?

No AC, no radio, mild weather, direct drop in but I do NOT want an Optima battery; I think those look hideous.

Thanks.

[mechanic17]

They may LOOK hideous, but they can save you from a fire when they flip over during a donut session!

[boater bill]

I put in an Autozone 880 CCA battery in my 68 Bird with the new engine and it kicks azz so far. The engine catches on the first turn over from the starter every time.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Battery in trunk. Better handling, and Tends to last longer.

[66bonne]

Originally Posted by mechanic17

They may LOOK hideous, but they can save you from a fire when they flip over during a donut session!

I only run Optimas anymore but....beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

For lead acid batteries I go to Walmart because they are easy to exchange before the warranty runs out.

Jim

[tekheavy]

I've used Sears DieHard batteries for years. They've never let me down.

[Scarebird]

Originally Posted by mechanic17

They may LOOK hideous, but they can save you from a fire when they flip over during a donut session!

They are not made in the US anymore, nor as good as they used to be according to the HAMB crowd...

[vin63]

Originally Posted by 67blackcherry

OK - I'm a retard (or lazy, or whatever) but what's a good battery for my GTO?

No AC, no radio, mild weather, direct drop in but I do NOT want an Optima battery; I think those look hideous.

Thanks.

There are just a few manufacturers these days, so I would look for the highest cca, longest warranty for the best price in the size you want. I usually end up with Deka/East Penn batteries - the Napa store near me is currently carrying their re-branded Legend batteries made by East Penn for a great price.