Battery

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Bill Baer

If you have room for two batteries, then the CSR 24-volt system is tops. Nothing beats spinning over a big inch engine than 24 volts."

I agree with John, I think the 24 volt stuff is a better technology. But being a bit of a cheapskate, I use a red top optima and I buy a new one each year, I also use a powermasters best (Biggest) starter and an east coast electric 70 amp alternator. My set up is a fuel injected 14:1, 540 and it cranks over fairly easy but it can be hard to start and we do crank it about twice as much as of carbureted competitors need to. I also have heard some negative comments about the Optima batteries but to date I haven't had any problems. Hope this helps

Just curious.If you use an alternator why do you go and buy a new one every year.
I have the same Optima red in my stocker for 3 years.Granted I don't crank 950CI and 20:1 comp. but
my battery is fine.
I also crank the engine at 40 Deg locked dist. with the ignition off and I put the battery on a rotating
basis in my trailer with a marine battery that i've had for 6 years on a Battery Tender.Maybe that might help?
In the mean time send me your "old" Optimas:-)
P.S. I'm on the same Mopar factory starter for 7 years.