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rddaves54 · 07-08-2009, 12:35 PM

This might be a silly question but I need a new battery for my 72 Chevy 350. The one that came in the truck was very small and shot. I was wondering what cold cranking amps is needed or anything else I would need and if the ones from Wal-Mart are alright or some other place would be better.
What are the thoughts on this?

**nightmare** · 07-08-2009, 12:53 PM

i have a 500 cca battery in my '69. it has a/c, is hei, and has an am-fm radio and that is it. it starts up just fine every single time.

turp mcspray · 07-08-2009, 01:39 PM

I've used the walmart ones in a few vehicles. Their not the best but when it craps out take it back for a new one. They have like a 3 year free replacement and are a lot cheaper than an Optima which is my favorite battery.I buy the most cca I can. I'd rather have too much battery than not enough.

69GMCLonghorn · 07-08-2009, 02:42 PM

The more CCA you can afford, the better. It's the same as horsepower. If you have a big block and drive it normal, it won't be working very hard and (in theory) should last a long time. A 6 cyl will work harder to do the same work and may wear out more quickly. Same is true with batteries.

In terms of where to buy them, go to Costco! Consumer Reports rated their batteries as being better than an Interstate battery! They have a decent warrantee and no hassles on returns. I've bought them for my vehicle for a few years now and haven't had one fail yet.

PanelDeland · 07-08-2009, 07:54 PM

I also like lots of cca's.The more elect options a vehicle has the more cca's are needed.I was once told a battery should be a minimum of the same #of cca's as the CI of engine displacement for a vehicle with no power options.I think of that as buying a half ton truck then piling 1500 # of crap on it and going hot rodding.It ain't gonna last long.

07-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#1
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	battery question size This might be a silly question but I need a new battery for my 72 Chevy 350. The one that came in the truck was very small and shot. I was wondering what cold cranking amps is needed or anything else I would need and if the ones from Wal-Mart are alright or some other place would be better. What are the thoughts on this?

07-08-2009, 01:39 PM	#3
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: battery question size I've used the walmart ones in a few vehicles. Their not the best but when it craps out take it back for a new one. They have like a 3 year free replacement and are a lot cheaper than an Optima which is my favorite battery.I buy the most cca I can. I'd rather have too much battery than not enough. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-08-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: battery question size The more CCA you can afford, the better. It's the same as horsepower. If you have a big block and drive it normal, it won't be working very hard and (in theory) should last a long time. A 6 cyl will work harder to do the same work and may wear out more quickly. Same is true with batteries. In terms of where to buy them, go to Costco! Consumer Reports rated their batteries as being better than an Interstate battery! They have a decent warrantee and no hassles on returns. I've bought them for my vehicle for a few years now and haven't had one fail yet. Last edited by 69GMCLonghorn; 07-08-2009 at 02:43 PM.

07-08-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: battery question size I also like lots of cca's.The more elect options a vehicle has the more cca's are needed.I was once told a battery should be a minimum of the same #of cca's as the CI of engine displacement for a vehicle with no power options.I think of that as buying a half ton truck then piling 1500 # of crap on it and going hot rodding.It ain't gonna last long. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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