Battery
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: July 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Topic: Battery
Posted By: abright52
Subject: Battery
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 1:25 AM
The Blazer needs a new battery. My question is how does the Rockford Fosgate Battery compare to an Optima Yellow Top? My plan was an Optima Yellow Top, but I have found a RF for under $100, brand new. Retail is supposed to be $302 and it is 950 CA, doesn't say what the CCA is on the package. I know the Optima is 650 CCA and 850 CA. What do you guys recommend?
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Posted By: Dan M C
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 1:13 PM
I don't think RF makes their own batteries,it could be good but i would go with the Optima any time,it'reliable and will outlast all conventional batteries out there,i have mine (Optima red top for 6 years and still really good battery),why i said conventional ?,because Optima uses spiral instead of vertical lead plates,even Interstate (i think they own Optima now) has a version with spiral cell technology.
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Dan M C
Posted By: abright52
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 2:43 PM
Optima is made by Interstate
RF is made by Exide
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Posted By: abright52
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 5:31 PM
Posted By: 91blaze
Date Posted: November 04, 2002 at 11:49 PM
i think napa has a battery just like the optima's but its black. i think its a 14 volt too. im not positive if its napa though.
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