GVR-4 Group 51 batteries not lasting on GVR-4

[4gfun]

I have no idea why a Galant VR-4 which would arguably be more loaded than a 1g DSM used a Group 51 battery from the factory.

If my GVR-4 breaks down and I leave it for a while, the Autozone Duralast Gold won't take a great charge any more.

I can put it on a battery charger, go for a short drive, leave it for 20 minutes and the start will be weak....making me worry that I will get stranded.

I ended up using a full size 1g dsm battery instead and have no issues.

I'd like to buy an Autocraft Gold from Advance Auto but they only have the Silver and no Gold...for $131...that is insane!

Anyone know why the stock battery on a GVR-4 is so small to begin with?

Anyone know of a good Group 51 battery? Looking for something with stock sized and positioned terminals. I have put some decent money and work into quick disconnect terminals to reduce hassle. Don't want to mess with that!

Thanks

 

[bling5tatus]

Have you checked your car for battery drains? This video does it pretty in depth:

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[4gfun]

anyone?

 

[chrysler kid]

Optima yellow group 51 is the best

My 2g had issues with the 86 series battery that were solved by switching to an optima red. The 86 always seemed weak for whatever reason

 

[lasershark]

I have no idea why a Galant VR-4 which would arguably be more loaded than a 1g DSM used a Group 51 battery from the factory.

They did also have a higher amp alternator from the factory as well though... My Galant does fine with stock size battery.

Try testing your alternator voltage. I just ran into an issue with my 2g where I was getting 14.xx volts at start up and for the first 10-15mins but then voltage would drop to below 12 volts.

Try idling the car in the driveway for 15min to let the alternator get some heat and then test the output. I speculated that my voltage regulator was working fine till it warmed up then crapped out... Drove me crazy for a bit... I did the saturn alternator for my fix as I didn't want to by another mits alternator AGAIN

It might not be the same case for you but just throwing it out there since it's a simple test, that drove me crazy...

 

[4gfun]

Thanks guys. I have an expensive as heck Denso reman after chasing weird problems. My Radar Detector has a built in VOM and there is no voltage drop when driving so I am good there.

I thought Optima quality took a crap at some point and is built outside of the US now?