And was told 600 CCA would be "plenty" for my truck. And yes, this person knew it was a diesel. I decided to wait and do some research.

I'm looking for a battery with over 1000CCA for under $100 if possible. I'd like to stay with one battery instead of switching to two. Winter here means down to about -15*F occasionally, but generally a low around 0*F.

So what do you guys recommend, and from where?

 

Ask for a Group 31 battery. I just got one from Advance a couple months ago, it was 1025 CCA and around $85.

 

Thanks. Will it fit without modification in the battery tray?

I'll probably get one this week.

 

i think i paid just a hair over $100 for my interstate. 960cca i believe. it's served me well, even the trips to lake placid NY, no problem.

 

Buy the Group 31. I bought my last battery from Napa and it cost me $139 CA. I owned my 92CTD for 14 years and during that time I replaced the battery twice.

 

Just put in a group 31 from OPTIMA (yellow top) paid $85 for a blemished unit. Comes with the same warranty as the non-blem(plus $8 back when I return the core). Call some of your local battery shops to inquire. D31A and D31T are commercial grade batteries and have a 900 CCA rating with 1125 CA rating. It's been below 0* here this last week and she's been starting up like it's a 100* outside. I purposely left her unplugged the other night to see if the starting would slow or stutter, but it started without hesitation.

 

Group 31 is the size that fits the battery tray. Carquest. Regards, DBF

 

Ive got a 1200cca group 31 battery in my truck. More than enough power for everything on the truck.

When i installed this battery, i also replaced the battery cables with new, homemade 2/0 peices, and since my new battery has 3/8" studs instead of posts, i converted my new cables and wiring to ring type terminals, which i like better anyways, and think are more dependable and rugged.

Just food for thought

 

Sounds like a good idea. Wouldnt mind seeing what that looks like.
Tom

 

I got a bro deal when I had my PSD. A friend of mine works for an independant school bus service shop. His dad got 2 Motorcraft batteries for the PSD for $50, brand new in the plastic from one of their parts guys. I got the same deal just because it was too good to pass up. I never installed them in the PSD and I sold the truck. I was planning to use one in my '57 International pickup and in my '83 Ford F-250 gas sucker, but I decided to shelf em until I need a pair for the Dodge.

 

Thanks guys. I got a 1000CCA, 1190CA group 31 battery today for $75.

 

gman07....... where did you get that one ? I need one & wanted to see of it might have come from a "chain" stire we might have down here. Cheapest I have found is around $100.
Thanks in advance,
chuck

 

cap-j take a look at TSC i think they have some monster group 31's for a good price.

 

Thanks Micaiahfied....

TSC = Tractor Supply Company ??????

 

New OEM cables are also available from your local Dodge dealer - and they are cheaper than the gasser ones for the same year. Strange but true. I treated my truck to a new set because the terminals on the originals were just trashed from morons overtightening them, just a shade over $100 for the pair.