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**john** · 08-18-2006, 07:17 PM

This is the NAPA orbital type battery that is like an OPTIMA batt. Buy the OPTIMA. My first one lasted 29 mo's and the second one 23 mo's. I only drive my truck once a week but it should last longer with regular use. The good thing is they have a free 24mo replacement. One of my friends has an OPTIMA for 8 yrs in his truck with a high compression 454 driven less than mine and it always cranks. Anyhow they aren't worth the money.

68haywagon · 08-18-2006, 09:48 PM

My old boss bought an Orbital. He had it 3 months and it was toast. I was in a 69 Mach 1 that got driven twice a month. He took it back and went back to die hards. I have an Optima that is 2 years old that I thought I killed because it was in my van that died. Threw it on the charger for an hour and it's worked fine again.

Mike

fastwillie 696969 · 08-19-2006, 05:36 PM

i got one of those optiam orginal when they first came out its still in my boat
just charge it up before i go on the lake

**CMars45000** · 08-21-2006, 05:43 PM

I have an orbital in My K5 and it USED to be a great battery when I drove my truck every day. Now I only drive it a couple times a month and I have warrantied 3 of the orbitals in the last 12 months.

**john** · 08-21-2006, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMars45000

I have an orbital in My K5 and it USED to be a great battery when I drove my truck every day. Now I only drive it a couple times a month and I have warrantied 3 of the orbitals in the last 12 months.

Which brand? Im trying to decide what kind next, maybe regular batt with long warranty.

**truckdude239** · 08-22-2006, 06:10 AM

thats an exide battery for you

**PICKMUP** · 08-23-2006, 10:50 PM

If you have a nice truck, and don't want it eatin up with acid, you have to run some kind of Optima type battery. I keep a small battery "exerciser" (not charger) in my Blazer when it sits over a week. This keeps it up and seems to last for years. Remember, they do not like to be fully discharged...sometimes they won't come back.

68haywagon · 08-24-2006, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Remember, they do not like to be fully discharged...sometimes they won't come back.

Yea I made that mistake. Luckily after a good charge, my yellow top is fine

Mike

PHOENIX · 08-24-2006, 01:56 PM

The Optima's carry a 3-year replacement, with 3-year pro-rate. They have a total warranty of 6-years.

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...anty_info.html

We had one die in the car after about 1.5 years. Went to Sears and got a brand new one for free. Not sure exactly how old the one in my truck is, but I would say 5-6 years old. Never had a problem with it.

72BLAZERDUDE · 08-24-2006, 05:28 PM

I had a NAPA orbital type in my Blazer for about 6 years and I drove it erveryday and never had a problem until one day I went to crank it and dead silence. That was because some SOB stole the battery.

08-18-2006, 07:17 PM	#1
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	NAPA battery This is the NAPA orbital type battery that is like an OPTIMA batt. Buy the OPTIMA. My first one lasted 29 mo's and the second one 23 mo's. I only drive my truck once a week but it should last longer with regular use. The good thing is they have a free 24mo replacement. One of my friends has an OPTIMA for 8 yrs in his truck with a high compression 454 driven less than mine and it always cranks. Anyhow they aren't worth the money. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-18-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: NAPA battery My old boss bought an Orbital. He had it 3 months and it was toast. I was in a 69 Mach 1 that got driven twice a month. He took it back and went back to die hards. I have an Optima that is 2 years old that I thought I killed because it was in my van that died. Threw it on the charger for an hour and it's worked fine again. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

08-19-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: NAPA battery i got one of those optiam orginal when they first came out its still in my boat just charge it up before i go on the lake __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-21-2006, 05:43 PM	#4
CMars45000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 204	Re: NAPA battery I have an orbital in My K5 and it USED to be a great battery when I drove my truck every day. Now I only drive it a couple times a month and I have warrantied 3 of the orbitals in the last 12 months. __________________ Project Family Values Build Thread Vehicles/Projects: -1971 C10 SWB Fleetside! Gathering parts now, will begin frame-off resto soon... Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle

08-22-2006, 06:10 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: NAPA battery thats an exide battery for you __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-23-2006, 10:50 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: NAPA battery If you have a nice truck, and don't want it eatin up with acid, you have to run some kind of Optima type battery. I keep a small battery "exerciser" (not charger) in my Blazer when it sits over a week. This keeps it up and seems to last for years. Remember, they do not like to be fully discharged...sometimes they won't come back.

08-24-2006, 01:56 PM	#9
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Re: NAPA battery The Optima's carry a 3-year replacement, with 3-year pro-rate. They have a total warranty of 6-years. http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...anty_info.html We had one die in the car after about 1.5 years. Went to Sears and got a brand new one for free. Not sure exactly how old the one in my truck is, but I would say 5-6 years old. Never had a problem with it. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 08-24-2006 at 01:58 PM.

08-24-2006, 05:28 PM	#10
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Re: NAPA battery I had a NAPA orbital type in my Blazer for about 6 years and I drove it erveryday and never had a problem until one day I went to crank it and dead silence. That was because some SOB stole the battery. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA Last edited by 72BLAZERDUDE; 08-24-2006 at 05:29 PM.

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