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06-07.5 LBZ & LLY Duramax Powertrain Discussion of components that are directly involved in the power production and all that is needed to get and keep the truck moving . Engine , Transmission Ect
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#21 permalink ASE Certified PartsWhore
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delong_1 DO NOT buy the batteries from WalMart, i have swaped two sets. they have all leaked acid, 2 sets in 8 months not worth it to me even if they are only 60 each with warranty.
X3 on that... they are junk... I had to do some pretty serious dismantling, and cleaning/repainting because of those POS batteries.
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Location: West of Lansing, MI
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still got the stockers in my '03 and '05
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i would say you need atleast 800 CCA for the batteries. i would get them from a napa or advance auto parts. they are always good
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#24 permalink Duramax Forum Moderator
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I just got batteries from the dealer. ACDelco 800 cca. Grand total was around 270.00
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thats about right. i paid 300 for both of mine.
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$300 for a pair of batts? Are you guys high???
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bnkrupt $300 for a pair of batts? Are you guys high???
yea thats a lil high but my stockers are kicking ass and i would love to get them again when they finally go..
what do you recommend?
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right they just show n' shine aint spoolin that turbine
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I think the Cummins guys are already datalogging in a very sophisticated manner:
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RedBowTies88 yea thats a lil high but my stockers are kicking ass and i would love to get them again when they finally go..
interstate 78's or optima red tops can both be bought for under $300.
The stock Delco's are about $80 each dealer cost..
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#29 permalink Duramax Forum Moderator
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bnkrupt $300 for a pair of batts? Are you guys high???
Yes. Extremely
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I only have one so i will be paying 150 for a red top.
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$300 for a pair of batts? Are you guys high???
right they just show n' shine aint spoolin that turbine
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