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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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I need to get a battery for my 99 silverado it still had the original battery in it. Finally died on me this morning. Whats the Highest CCA I can go on my silverado?

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What battery do u recommend?

I have the red top optima in my TA and love it.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Get the biggest battery that will fit in the battery tray; it will have the highest CCA's, probably around 850. I like the Red top also but they are expensive.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Optima Red Top. There are 2 models that fit our trucks, get the larger--it has more CCA. $119 at Advanced Auto.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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Optima Red-top!!! I've had mine for 6 years and in 2 different trucks and NO problems!
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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I have a red top in my truck, but if you want CCA I think Autozone has one with 1050.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:42 AM
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Optima Red Top.. I have one for about a year and no problems so far..
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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the yellow top is better for discharging and charging...it is a marine battery dont know the cca
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