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hombres ruin · 11-07-2021, 07:46 PM

Hey guys does anyone have info on any of these brands that produce these ford script batteries? There is two ,similar price . Any info on performance, longevity or fit. Thanks

tubman · 11-07-2021, 08:42 PM

Hmmmm. 570 CCA vs 800 from an Optima. And they say an Optima is expensive at "almost $200".

Kube · 11-08-2021, 08:23 AM

I've purchased a number of batteries from Battery Central and have been very pleased with fit and function. With only one exception, they have all been the Optima within the Ford case. A bit more costly initially but they last for MANY years beyond what an acid filled battery does. By far the best deal if you plan on keeping your car.

DavidG · 11-08-2021, 08:51 AM

Mike,

I agree that is an ideal solution, but unfortunately, that option isn't available for the earlier V8s with different battery sizes where the available Optima batteries won't fit into an empty Ford battery box.

Kube · 11-08-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Mike,

I agree that is an ideal solution, but unfortunately, that option isn't available for the earlier V8s with different battery sizes where the available Optima batteries won't fit into an empty Ford battery box.

You are correct of course. I should not have assumed the original poster was inquiring in regard to his '41.

JayChicago · 11-08-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hombres ruin

Hey guys does anyone have info on any of these brands that produce these ford script batteries? There is two ,similar price . Any info on performance, longevity or fit. Thanks

Don’t you think those are the same, that the one sold by Jegs is made by Battery Central?

I ordered one from Battery Central last winter. Had to wait three months for it.

But no regrets. Expensive, but sure looks nice in an engine compartment trying to look correct. I painted the Ford logo a flat gold.

hombres ruin · 11-08-2021, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

You are correct of course. I should not have assumed the original poster was inquiring in regard to his '41.

I am wanting to use this in my 41

hombres ruin · 11-08-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JayChicago

Don’t you think those are the same, that the one sold by Jegs is made by Battery Central?

I ordered one from Battery Central last winter. Had to wait three months for it.

But no regrets. Expensive, but sure looks nice in an engine compartment trying to look correct. I painted the Ford logo a flat gold.

The cranking amps and cold cranking amps are different

11-07-2021, 08:42 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Ford script battery companies Hmmmm. 570 CCA vs 800 from an Optima. And they say an Optima is expensive at "almost $200".

11-08-2021, 08:23 AM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,008	Re: Ford script battery companies I've purchased a number of batteries from Battery Central and have been very pleased with fit and function. With only one exception, they have all been the Optima within the Ford case. A bit more costly initially but they last for MANY years beyond what an acid filled battery does. By far the best deal if you plan on keeping your car. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

11-08-2021, 08:51 AM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: Ford script battery companies Mike, I agree that is an ideal solution, but unfortunately, that option isn't available for the earlier V8s with different battery sizes where the available Optima batteries won't fit into an empty Ford battery box.