What battery to use?

[rsm688]

Okay guys well the battery that came in my hummer is toast, it won't hold a charge well and it's also a little too big to sit down flush in the battery box. What battery would you guys reccommend for my 06 H3? Should i shell out the extra $$ for an optima battery or just pick up an auto zone one. I've got DVD/Nav, HID headlights, and no other electrical mods so I shouldn't be pulling too much power

Thanks,
Spencer

 

[rsm688]

Also, does anyone know what gauge the factory power wires are? I was going to ditch the factory terminals for some Stinger terminals but have no clue which ones to order.


Thanks,
Spencer

 

[digglesworth]

I got some stinger terminals. One 4/8 awg (neg) and a 4/4/8 awg (pos).
I also have an odyssey 34/78 pc1500dt battery. I love the setup. I have my winch wired to the front terminals. the stinger terminals on top and I have an aux fuse block off the stinger + terminal with a 50amp inline maxi fuse.

 

[derian06]

I got some stinger terminals. One 4/8 awg (neg) and a 4/4/8 awg (pos).
I also have an odyssey 34/78 pc1500dt battery. I love the setup. I have my winch wired to the front terminals. the stinger terminals on top and I have an aux fuse block off the stinger + terminal with a 50amp inline maxi fuse.

X2! Best battery i've ever used.

 

[silvrzuki77]

Deka agm

 

[Happy Hummer]

Walmart or Vatozone because there like roaches lol there every where.
I got mine at local Farmers store in town.

Chris

 

[Big2dabank]

Diehard Platinum P4, the P4 is a dual terminal group 34/78. Pretty much the exact same battery as the Odyssey PC1500DT, but much cheaper. $229 at sears.


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[derian06]

Nevermind I have the odyssey 75/86 PC1230DT 760CCA!

 

[Best4x4]

Yep I love my Diehard Platinum Marine Battery!!! Works great with my winch!!

 

[Renagade132]

Definitely the Odyssey battery! Nothing else is as durable and reliable, especially when adding lots of aftermarket components to your truck

 

[Kyle]

diehard!

 

[cna]

I use a Odyssey battery best investment ever

 

[Diode Dynamics]

You can buy Optima batteries at Sam's and Costco for around $150

Just make sure you buy an AGM battery, they last a lot longer and are considerably more durable

Nick C.

 

[digglesworth]

Or you could go to Mexico and get one for a few pesos... Lol

 

[SedonaBound]

Since you have no winch or need for a deep power draw or special need, I'd stick with the OEM Grp 86 in whatever brand/warranty/cold cranking power best suits your budget.