Which battery to buy?
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The one in my 92 just died because of sitting idle for a couple of months. I going to get a Optima Yellow top for it. Check them out www.Optimabatteries.com
I think that is the right link.
I think that is the right link.
Interstate
My NSX has a new Interstate battery. They are available at many auto shops and parts stores. The site lists batteries that replace OEM and has a dealer locator.
My NSX has a new Interstate battery. They are available at many auto shops and parts stores. The site lists batteries that replace OEM and has a dealer locator.
cmarsh90 said:
The Optimas seem to be similarly priced with comparable Die Hard and Interstae batteries. The Red top can be had for about $70. Otherwise I would just say get a Sears Die Hard if you are not worried about weight and don't want another OEM.
nsx4fun said:
I bought mine from Costco. They only had the Red Top though. It came out to $70 something.
I installed a Optima Red in my car this season. Works great especially with the stereo upgrades I did earlier this year.
Optima's are priced a liitle higher than normal, but I have been using this batteries in cars with high current consumption (Not our NSX for sure!) applications such as stereos and hydros etc.
Optima is a very efficient, 360 degrees mounting, almost vibration resistant, and best of all deep cycle with fast rechage. The Red has higher AMP meant for cranking and light loads and not meant to be rechaged frequently, and the Yellow a little less crank PWR but lots more current of longer amounts of time. (Like your gonna need this anyway for an NSX)
This only thing I had to do is switch the Neg and Positive from left to right if your facing the front of the car. OEM has the terminals reversed form a standard battery and the terminals on a replacement would be closer to the middle of the battery.
I will trade my Optima Red to a Yellow before the end of the year. That way I'm able to leave the stereo on all day long without worring of battery run down. I still have my original Yellow top going 6years strong in my other car.
Dali also sells the Odyssey Dry Cell $100US and alot smaller than stock which will require a special mount to be made or bought. I haven't used one of these but seems to be a very good battery as well.
Hope this helps...
Optima's are priced a liitle higher than normal, but I have been using this batteries in cars with high current consumption (Not our NSX for sure!) applications such as stereos and hydros etc.
Optima is a very efficient, 360 degrees mounting, almost vibration resistant, and best of all deep cycle with fast rechage. The Red has higher AMP meant for cranking and light loads and not meant to be rechaged frequently, and the Yellow a little less crank PWR but lots more current of longer amounts of time. (Like your gonna need this anyway for an NSX)
This only thing I had to do is switch the Neg and Positive from left to right if your facing the front of the car. OEM has the terminals reversed form a standard battery and the terminals on a replacement would be closer to the middle of the battery.
I will trade my Optima Red to a Yellow before the end of the year. That way I'm able to leave the stereo on all day long without worring of battery run down. I still have my original Yellow top going 6years strong in my other car.
Dali also sells the Odyssey Dry Cell $100US and alot smaller than stock which will require a special mount to be made or bought. I haven't used one of these but seems to be a very good battery as well.
Hope this helps...
You guys can install the Zanardi lightweight battery. Exide makes an equivalent. Forgot the part number. Search the forums.
This battery is also used by the Integra/Type-R.
This battery is also used by the Integra/Type-R.
There are only a few battery makers. Most of the 100's of brands are made by the same few companies. Two of the biggest manufacturers are Exide and Johnson Controls.
In general, Johnson Controls is regarded better than Exide. Just look on the battery's fine print-- it'll likely tell who really made it.
Batteries I've noticed were made by Johnson Controls: Optima, Costco batteries, many of the cheap Walmart battaries, and many of the more expensive Sears Die Hards. All of those should be good from my experience.
In general, Johnson Controls is regarded better than Exide. Just look on the battery's fine print-- it'll likely tell who really made it.
Batteries I've noticed were made by Johnson Controls: Optima, Costco batteries, many of the cheap Walmart battaries, and many of the more expensive Sears Die Hards. All of those should be good from my experience.
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