Battery/Start Upgrade, any recommendations?
11-30-2009, 10:10 PM
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Battery/Start Upgrade, any recommendations?
Hey guys,
Im looking to upgrade my starter and battery to prepare for the cold winter. I can feel my car starting to get weaker on ignition, and I have never changed my battery (69k).. I also have the original starter on the 04 model, so I'm looking to upgrade that while I'm at it.
Which starter to you guys recommend? I know there are a few out there..
Which battery should I go with? Im looking something with hi amp's because I have a car computer running that sucks alot of power, and I use often when the engine isnt running..
Thanks!
Im looking to upgrade my starter and battery to prepare for the cold winter. I can feel my car starting to get weaker on ignition, and I have never changed my battery (69k).. I also have the original starter on the 04 model, so I'm looking to upgrade that while I'm at it.
Which starter to you guys recommend? I know there are a few out there..
Which battery should I go with? Im looking something with hi amp's because I have a car computer running that sucks alot of power, and I use often when the engine isnt running..
Thanks!
Last edited by tamz273; 11-30-2009 at 10:26 PM.
11-30-2009, 10:26 PM
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Didn't know BHR and MazSport made starters 
Anyway... You can try the buy/sell section of this forum and hope to get a deal on a used one.
Or buy it new from vendors like MazMart:
http://mazmart.com/PartsList.aspx?id=30&n=NEW&m=6
For batteries, I've been a fan of Optima (you would benefit from the yellow top)
Anyway... You can try the buy/sell section of this forum and hope to get a deal on a used one.
Or buy it new from vendors like MazMart:
http://mazmart.com/PartsList.aspx?id=30&n=NEW&m=6
For batteries, I've been a fan of Optima (you would benefit from the yellow top)
12-01-2009, 08:28 AM
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EDIT:
Did some research.. Looks like im gonna get the red top for the starter, and then a yellow top + Isolater for the car computer.. Pricey but worth it IMO..
Thanks!
Last edited by tamz273; 12-01-2009 at 08:38 AM.
12-01-2009, 09:53 AM
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The uprated starter is well advised.
Don't forget coils, 'plugs and cables. And verify your alternator belt tension and output (~14v) as well. They're all related to starting/running goodness.
You may want to consider the BHR ignition system (includes GMC Yukon coils and MSD cables). They can also get you a good deal on Iridium 'plugs.
I now also advocate the Diehard Platinum P-5 Group 35 over Redtop.
Don't forget coils, 'plugs and cables. And verify your alternator belt tension and output (~14v) as well. They're all related to starting/running goodness.
You may want to consider the BHR ignition system (includes GMC Yukon coils and MSD cables). They can also get you a good deal on Iridium 'plugs.
I now also advocate the Diehard Platinum P-5 Group 35 over Redtop.
12-05-2009, 04:45 PM
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I'd like opinions on starter brands too; I have the '04 stock starter now. I've swapped my battery for a reverse post yellow top, and so far it's been working fine. The CCA is less than the red top, but I like the yellow in case I need to deep cycle to de-flood.
12-06-2009, 10:03 AM
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^ you definitely want the uprated Mazda-branded starter. A good battery is great, but if the starter-engaged flywheel isn't turning fast enough ....
A couple vendors here still have them., including I believe Finishlineperformance.com (drop Tommy a note).
A couple vendors here still have them., including I believe Finishlineperformance.com (drop Tommy a note).
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