ok i have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 5.7 and need a new battery but just dont know what kind to go with what do u think

 

Optimas are great performers when you need more than a standard battery, but are not cheap.

For a standard battery, I gotta admit that it's still hard to beat a good, old Sears Diehard. Craftsman tools have gone to Chinese made crap for the most part, but the batteries still seem to be good...

 

I just replaced the original battery in my 06' Ram. There was nothing wrong with it, but i figure it's coming up on 6 years old and winter is around the corner, why risk it. I went with an Interstate basic model. I figure if the factory battery lasted just fine for this long, an Optima would be total overkill.

 

I have always gone with Interstate in everything I own.

 

I have no need for an Optima or "performance" batteries. I buy my batteries on warranty and availability. Mostly I end up with a Wallys Everstart Maxx (still JC manufactured here) or an Autozone Duralast Gold. Price is reasonable, good warranty on both, and AZs and Wallys are everywhere, in case something should go south out of town it wont be hard to find one to exchange.

 

I just found the biggest battery with the most cold cranking amps I could fit into my battery tray. If you run lots of accessories a dual post battery is great, you can run accessory wires to a separate terminal

 

I would just get a duralast gold.

 

I run Duralast Gold 65-DLGs I think. They are 1000CA and 850CCA. I have two of them. Ive never had a power issue or an issue jumping anyone off....LOL

 

If you are interested in an Optima you can buy them a little cheaper at Sam.s Club. I have one in my truck and in my wifes Grand Cherokee.

 

I speak about Optimas based on what I have seen and dealt with but after going through THREE very costly Optimas, I will not buy any more of them. I was replacing them every 2-3 years and was doing no major electrical draws on them.